A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antwerp vs. Flores for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antwerp or Flores?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Flores can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Antwerp or Flores?

Antwerp

Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.

Flores

The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Flores or Antwerp?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Flores is €37. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antwerp and Flores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antwerp 71
    Flores 7.58
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antwerp 142
    Flores 15
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Flores

Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Flores? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Antwerp


Hotels in Flores


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antwerp 12
    Flores 6.91

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:

  • Transfer Antwerp Luxembourg (1 to 8pl): $283
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $271
  • Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $188
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
  • Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $105
  • Antwerp Shuttle Transfer Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $189

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores

Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
  • Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
  • Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
  • One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
  • Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
  • Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
  • From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
  • Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
  • Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
  • Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Flores?

Prices for flights to both Flores and Antwerp change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antwerp 68
    Flores 20

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antwerp 8.21
    Flores 18

Tours and Activities in Antwerp

Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $42
  • AXE THROWING EXPERIENCE IN ANTWERP: $29
  • Antwerp - Private Historic Walking Tour: $407
  • Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary: $6.96
  • Antwerp Beer Tour: $99
  • Antwerp Beer Tour: $105
  • Antwerp Beer Tour: Discover the Diamond City Liquid Gems: $236
  • Antwerp Bike Tours: $38
  • Antwerp Bike Tours Pop-Up: Christmas Bike Tour + Hot Drink: $52
  • Antwerp Bike Tours Specials: Bikes & Boat Tour: $76
  • Antwerp Bike Tours: The Highlights & Beyond: $35
  • Antwerp Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $88

Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Tikal Entrance (for 2)
    34
  • Map of Tikal
    2.83

Tours and Activities in Flores

For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
  • From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
  • Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
  • Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
  • Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
  • Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
  • Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
  • From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
  • From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
  • From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
  • From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
  • Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour: $38

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antwerp 18
    Flores 18

Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp

Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $19
  • Antwerp Pub Crawl: $71
  • Wine Tasting Gold in Antwerp: $79
  • Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $105
  • Private Wine Tasting in Boomgaardstraat Antwerp: $106

Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:


  • Two Margaritas
    2.26


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Flores, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Flores is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Flores.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antwerp Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Flores?

Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Flores, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.