A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antwerp vs. Saint John's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antwerp or Saint John's?

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 Saint John's can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Antwerp or Saint John's?

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.

Saint John's

If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.

St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.


Which place is cheaper, Saint John's 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 €123, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €250. 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 Saint John's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antwerp 71
    Saint John's 110
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antwerp 142
    Saint John's 220
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Saint John's

Looking for a hotel in Antwerp or Saint John's? 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 Saint Johns


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antwerp 12
    Saint John's 16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:

  • Private Transfer to Brussels by Luxury Car: $217
  • Belgium: Private Airport Transfer Service: $54
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $165
  • Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $176
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $238

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:


  • Local Bus
    1.40
  • Taxi From Airport
    6.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:

  • Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
  • Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
  • Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $157
  • Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
  • Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $257
  • Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
  • Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
  • Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
  • Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $65
  • Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
  • Private One-Way Transfer From Antigua Airport To Antigua: $45
  • Private One-Way Transfer From Antigua To Antigua Airport: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Antwerp or Saint John's?

Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 39
    Saint John's 108

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.

  • City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
  • Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
  • Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
  • Afro-Vegan Cooking Classes: $165

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antwerp 8.21
    Saint John's 95

Tours and Activities in Antwerp

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

  • Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.25
  • Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.30
  • Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City: $3.30
  • Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.31
  • Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.18
  • Antwerp in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.35
  • Explore Antwerp Highlights with Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $7.67
  • Walking Tour with Audio guide App (Improved 09/24): $8.15
  • Antwerp City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $8.82
  • Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion: $8.99
  • Bring the Lost Boy Home in Self Guided Tour & Game: $11
  • Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio): $17

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's

Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu
    2.76

Tours and Activities in Saint John's

Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
  • City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
  • Group Tour for the Best of Antigua: $65
  • Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
  • Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
  • Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
  • Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
  • Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $78
  • Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
  • Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
  • TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
  • Antigua Round Island Tour: $85

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antwerp 18
    Saint John's 17

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: $17
  • Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
  • Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
  • Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $98


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antwerp and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Antwerp much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp is in Europe and Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Antwerp would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antwerp 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Antwerp.

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


Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Saint John's?

Antwerp has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp and Saint John's, 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.


When is the best time to visit Antwerp or Saint John's?

Antwerp has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Antwerp or Saint John's in the Summer?

Both Saint John's and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Antwerp is much colder than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antwerp. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Antwerp 17°C (63°F) 
    Saint John's 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Antwerp or Saint John's in the Autumn?

Both Saint John's and Antwerp during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.

In the autumn, Antwerp is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antwerp in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).

In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.

Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Antwerp 12°C (54°F) 
    Saint John's 27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Antwerp or Saint John's in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Saint John's. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

It's quite cold in Antwerp in the winter. In January, Antwerp is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 3°C (38°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Antwerp usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Antwerp 3°C (38°F) 
    Saint John's 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Antwerp or Saint John's in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Saint John's. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.

Antwerp is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the spring, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Antwerp usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Antwerp 8°C (47°F) 
    Saint John's 26°C (78°F)

Typical Weather for Saint John's and Antwerp

Antwerp Saint John's
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C (38°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 24°C (76°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 3°C (38°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 24°C (76°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Mar 6°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 25°C (76°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Apr 8°C (47°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 26°C (78°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
May 12°C (54°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 27°C (80°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Jun 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Jul 17°C (63°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Aug 18°C (64°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Sep 16°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 27°C (80°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Dec 5°C (40°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 25°C (77°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)