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.
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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 Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Belgium, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Guatemala, and The Best 3-Day Tours in Guatemala.
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Antwerp Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €152Flores €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €152, while the average daily cost in Flores is €36. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Flores €7.41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Flores €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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Flores €6.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $190
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $178
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $191
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
- Private transfer Mundo Maya Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores : $133
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
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
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Food Meals for one dayAntwerp €68Flores €19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Flores €17
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $299
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $43
- A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.58
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
- Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $65
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $299
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
- Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting: $201
- Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.57
- From Full Day Guided Holland Keukenhof & Windmills Tour: $173
- Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€33
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Map of Tikal€2.77
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour: $48
- Tikal National Park Full-Day Guided Tour from Flores: $65
- From Flowers Eco Tour to Blue Crater All Inclusive: $70
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Tour to Tikal (Awesome): $85
- Yaxha Day Tour from Flores: $100
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- Full-Day Shared Tour to Tikal from Flores Peten with Lunch: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntwerp €18Flores €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Crawl : $72
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.21
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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.