Should you visit Athens or Hamburg?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Athens and Hamburg. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Which city is cheaper, Hamburg or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €72, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is €68. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Athens, €78 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Athens, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €39, such as in a hostel.
Hamburg's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €62. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €31.
Food
In Athens travelers spend around €20 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Hamburg can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €22 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €8.80 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Athens €20
Hamburg €22
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:
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Online 1hr Cooking Class: Santorini Tomato Fritters:
$6.22
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Flavors and Memories Self-Guided Mobile Food Tour:
$9.21
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Hard Rock Cafe Dinner Menu with Priority Seating:
$23
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Greek Meatballs Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Athens Private Food Tour with a Local:
$42
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Online Cooking Class: Greek mini cheese pies:
$45
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Favorite Food Tour - 10 Tastings w/ a Local:
$47
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Athens Food Tour and Lunch:
$52
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3.5-Hour Traditional Greek Cooking Class:
$54
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1.5-Hour Greek Cooking Class in Downtown Athens:
$54
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3-Hour Private Food Tour with Tastings:
$55
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Taste of Athens 3-Hour Walking Food Tour:
$56
Typical Food prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls
€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites
€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke
€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer
€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch
€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break
€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market
€3.50
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Coffee and Donut
€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
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Historic Reeperbahn Tour with Optional Dinner in Hamburg:
$38
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St. Georg Hamburg - Food Tour:
$45
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HafenCity & Elbphilharmonie - Food Tour:
$50
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Sternschanze Hamburg - Food Tour:
$53
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St. Pauli - Food Tour:
$53
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Eat Like A Local : Hamburg Private Food Tour With Tastings:
$146
Local Transportation
Athens's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €13 per person, per day on transportation in Athens.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €10 per day to get around in Hamburg.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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ATHENS AIRPORT to ATHENS or vice versa PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSFERS:
$62
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Airport Transfer:
$77
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Airport Transfer/ Athens Greece:
$59
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Airport pick up taxi and minivans transfers ,tours and trips:
$60
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Airport transfer:
$156
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Ancient Olympia Taxi Transfer from Athens:
$539
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Athens Rafina Port to Athens City:
$100
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Athens & Sounio Taxi Multiple Destination Transfer:
$311
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Athens 6-Hour Guided Tour with Transfers:
$184
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Athens Airport Departure Private Transfer. Depart in Style!:
$62
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Athens Airport Departure Transfer (Athens Hotels to Athens Airport):
$66
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Athens Airport Departure Transfer: Athens Hotels to Athens Airport Shuttle Bus:
$34
Typical Local Transportation prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
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Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen:
$591
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Hannover Airport to Hamburg City - One Way:
$501
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Luxury Van:
$311
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Airport Transfer Luxury Van 8-seater:
$299
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Luxury Car:
$280
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Deluxe Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City:
$249
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Lübeck Blankensee Airport to Hamburg City - One Way:
$236
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Business Car:
$228
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Airport-Transfer First Class:
$198
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Airport-Transfer Premium Van:
$180
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Airport transfer executive sedan:
$148
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Sedan Car:
$124
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Athens can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €12 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €29 per person, per day in Hamburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
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Athens virtual History, Philosophy and Democracy Tour:
$6.22
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Skip the Line: Frissiras Museum Entrance Ticket:
$7.46
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Skip the Line: War Museum of Athens Entrance Ticket:
$7.46
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Private Tour with a Local Guide:
$8.07
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Skip the Line: Temple of Olympian Zeus Entrance Ticket:
$8.09
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The Acropolis Museum Ticket & Access to Ancient Excavation:
$8.24
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Skip the Line: Roman Agora of Athens Entrance Ticket:
$8.71
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Athens Museum of Cycladic Art Admission Ticket:
$8.71
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Cats of Self-Guided Mobile Tour in Plaka:
$9.21
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Hellenic Motor Museum Entrance Ticket:
$9.22
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Temple of Olympian Zeus Skip-the-Line and Audio Tour:
$9.22
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Skip the Line: Admission Ticket for Acropolis Museum:
$9.33
Typical Entertainment prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2-Hour Walking Tour: Hamburg Speicherstadt and HafenCity:
$160
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5-Day Independent Hamburg to Heidelberg Coach Tour:
$486
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5-Day Overnight Coach Tour from Hamburg to Munich:
$534
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5-Day Overnight Coach Tour from Hamburg to Stuttgart:
$726
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Alternative Hamburg Private Alternative Street Art Tour:
$274
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Best of Hamburg - Private tour:
$368
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Bird Watching Adventure Tour in Hamburg, South Africa:
$272
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City Tour of Hamburg with Hop-On, Hop-Off Ticket:
$22
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City Walking Tour DEADLY KIEZ:
$22
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City Walking Tour JEWISH HAMBURG:
$22
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City tour through Hamburg:
$24
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Craft Beer Tastings Tour in Hamburg:
$50
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Athens, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.98.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Hamburg may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
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Wine Tasting:
$35
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Athens Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tasting:
$37
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The Greek Wine Tasting Beginner's Class:
$46
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1-Hour Wine Tasting:
$46
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Athens Old City: Wine Tasting Experience:
$52
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Greek Wine Tasting Experience:
$56
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Greek Wine Tasting Experience:
$58
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Private Wine Tasting Experience in Athens:
$63
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Local Greek Wine Tasting and Meze:
$68
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Wine Tour and Tasting in a 19th-Century Tower:
$78
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Food and Wine Tasting Tour at Night:
$80
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From Wine Tasting Tour to a Greek Winery:
$83
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
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Hamburg Pub Crawl: 4 Bars, 1 Shot per Bar:
$14
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Corona Pub Crawl with special drinks:
$62
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Private guided Club & Pub tour - Pub Crawl:
$358
When comparing the travel costs between Athens and Hamburg, we can see that Athens is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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