Which place is cheaper, Copan or Athens?
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 Athens or Copan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Copan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Copan?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Copan
If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.
Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Copan €85
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Copan is €85. 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 Athens and Copan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Copan €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Copan €36
Compare Hotels in Athens and Copan
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Copan? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Copan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Copan €63
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "Private Airport Transfer: Athens Airport to/from Piraeus Port": $81
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $270
- ATHENS CENTER: Transfer From/To Airport Athens: $78
- Aegean Wonders Santorini Transfers: $32
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $92
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $127
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Car: $142
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Van: $127
- Airport transfer: $198
- Alimos Glyfada Vouliagmeni to Athens Airport Private Transfer: $40
- Arrival Private Transfer from Athens Airport ATH to Athens City by Minibus: $144
- Arrival Transfer from Αthens Airport to Piraeus Port: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Copan?
Prices for flights to both Copan and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Copan €30
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $49
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $65
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $67
- Cooking Class & Dinner at a Roof Garden in Athens: $69
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $76
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $79
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $81
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Copan €20
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self-Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.49
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.95
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.25
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Athens Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h20 and 29 Audio Reviews: $6.88
- Ancient Agora of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.17
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.32
- Traditional Greek Food: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Athens: $9.99
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $10
- Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $11
- Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Copan €5.81
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $11
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl Acropolis Views and Nightclub Fun: $18
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $41
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $57
- Noble Greeks Acropolis Wine Tasting with Private Sommelier: $70
- Athens Boutique Wine Tasting: $78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Copan, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Copan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Copan 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 Copan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Copan 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Copan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Copan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Copan?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Copan. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Copan, 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.