Which place is cheaper, Flores or Auckland?
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 Auckland 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 Auckland and Flores can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Flores?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Auckland Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $162Flores $43
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $162, while the average daily cost in Flores is $43. 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 Auckland and Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $94Flores $8.78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $188Flores $18
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Flores $8.01
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$8.99
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Airport Shuttle$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by suv: $53
- Transfer Service: Auckland to Rotorua or Rotorua to Auckland: $172
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $175
- Private Transfer from Auckland Port to Auckland Airport (AKL): $41
- Private Transfer from Auckland Cruise Port to Auckland: $51
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport /City to Rotorua: $286
- Private Transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Port: $41
- Private Transfer North Shore or Henderson to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Van: $132
- Private Transfer North Shore or Henderson to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $132
- Private Transfer From Cruise Ship To Auckland CBD Hotels: $86
- Private Transfer From Cruise Ship To Auckland Airport: $172
- Private Transfer From Auckland CBD Hotels To Cruise Ship: $86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $43Flores $23
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Dinner Cruise Scenic Views and Seasonal Buffet: $54
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $103
- Auckland Downtown Food Tour with 5 Locals Favorite Dishes: $123
- Ponsonby Road Food Tour in Auckland: $135
- Gourmet Auckland Food Tour A Place at our Table: $243
- [PRIVATE] SUNSET. Wine. Hot Pool. Dinner: $263
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $26Flores $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$31
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$113
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "City of Sails" highlights - private tour with German tour guide: $210
- 2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour to Lucas Creek Waterfall: $69
- 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour: $92
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $166
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $15
- AKL: TAUPO - Maori Rock Carving Cruise, Wai O Tapu & Blue Springs: $274
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $120
- America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour: $123
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
- Auckland Airport To Ports Of Auckland Private Highlights Tour: $229
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)$39
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Map of Tikal$3.28
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
- 4 Hours Private Tour to see the sunset at El Rey Canek Viewpoint: $100
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Classic Private Tour of Tikal from Flores Guatemala: $180
- Classic Tour to Tikal from Flores Mayan Temples and Tropical Jungle: $110
- 1-Day Tikal Tour Private Service From your Hotel: $185
- Blue Crater, Imox Lagoon & Hidden Pools Tour: $75
- Tikal National Park Tour with Mayan Energy Reading: $222
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Flores $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Auckland Coastal Brewery Kayak Tour: $68
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch: $143
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $204
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
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$2.62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Flores, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Flores?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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.