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

Should you visit Antwerp or La Ceiba?

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 La Ceiba can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Antwerp or La Ceiba?

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.

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

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 Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba is €63. 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 La Ceiba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antwerp 71
    La Ceiba 19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antwerp 142
    La Ceiba 38
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and La Ceiba

Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or La Ceiba? 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 La Ceiba


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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 La Ceiba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antwerp 12
    La Ceiba 26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:

  • Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $178
  • Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $190
  • Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $191

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43
  • From Copan: One Way Shared Transfer to La Ceiba: $29
  • From Roatan: One Way Shared transfer to La Ceiba: $49
  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $180
  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $180

Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or La Ceiba?

Prices for flights to both La Ceiba 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
    La Ceiba 25

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antwerp 8.21
    La Ceiba 18

Tours and Activities in Antwerp

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

  • Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.57
  • Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.57
  • Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.57
  • A Taste of Antwerp Tasting Tour: $3.58
  • Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
  • Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $23
  • Discover Antwerp with this Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
  • Historical Old Harbour Boat Tour in Antwerp: $30
  • Antwerp Bike Tours: $36
  • Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: $38
  • 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $43
  • Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antwerp 18
    La Ceiba 4.13

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and La Ceiba, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is La Ceiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba.

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


Which is Bigger, Antwerp or La Ceiba?

Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of La Ceiba. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and La Ceiba, 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.