Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Belfast?
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 Belfast or Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Belfast or Guatemala City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Belfast or Guatemala City?
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. It has a population of about 270,000 and almost 500,000 in the metropolitan area. It's located on the mouth of the River Lagan and is set between many low hills that rise up around it.
One of the most famous, and tragic times in Belfast's history is referred to as "The Troubles." During this time, between 1969 and 1997, there were many bomb and gun attacks throughout the city. This left many areas as essentially no-go zones. Neighborhoods became completely lawless do to the lack of security and the damage is still visible today in some areas. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement was signed and much of the politically motivated violence ended. The city actually received praise recently as the safest city in the UK based on crime rate. Tourism is growing and many visitors enjoy seeing this less popular travel destination. The city has a lot of character and will give you an interesting take on Irish and British history.
Belfast has a temperate climate and temperature and precipitation have little variation throughout the year. The climate is influenced by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, making it warmer than many cities that are found at the same latitude. Rain is common with precipitation falling an average of 157 days a year. Snow is much less common, although it does happen about ten days a year. The warmest days during the summer may reach a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and the coldest days have lows that drop just below freezing.
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Belfast Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelfast £170Guatemala City £42
The average daily cost (per person) in Belfast is £170, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is £42. 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 Belfast and Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelfast £68Guatemala City £18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelfast £136Guatemala City £36
Compare Hotels in Belfast and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Belfast or Guatemala City? 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: Belfast Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belfast £14Guatemala City £4.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belfast
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belfast:
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Holywood: $49
- Private One-way Transfer From Belfast Int. Airport to Belfast: $51
- Private One-way Transfer from Belfast to Belfast Int. Airport: $51
- Private Belfast Arrival Transfer- Belfast City Airport to Belfast Hotel / Accomm: $51
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Crawfordsburn: $54
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bangor : $54
- Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bangor Accommodation - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Groomsport: $61
- Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Belfast : $61
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Newtownards: $63
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Ballygowan : $67
- Private Transfer from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Whiterock: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
- Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
- Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $25
- La Aurora Airport (GUA): One-Way Private Transfer to Antigua: $25
- Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $25
- Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala: $25
- Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $25
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $27
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua - One-Way: $33
- Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $33
- San Salvadorz: Convenient bus transfer from/to Guatemala: $41
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Belfast or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Belfast 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 dayBelfast £88Guatemala City £20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belfast
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belfast.
- Taste & Tour: Craft Beer and Food Tour of Belfast: $111
- Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $112
- Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour: $113
- Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks: $118
- The Original Belfast Food Tour™ with Drinks: $122
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
- MAYAN COOKING Class with Private Chef: $75
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $90
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belfast £18Guatemala City £0.92
Typical Entertainment Prices in Belfast
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Belfast are as follows:
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Movie Tickets£8.00
Tours and Activities in Belfast
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belfast are as follows:
- Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- Belfast's Iconic Sites: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.47
- Haunted Belfast Exploration Game and Tour: $9.28
- Hillsborough Castle Gardens Entrance Ticket: $13
- Ulster Folk Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Ulster Transport Museum Entry Ticket: $16
- Hop-On Hop-Off Belfast Open Top Bus Tour: $18
- 1 or 2-Day Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $19
- 2.5-Hour Street Murals Tour in Spanish: $20
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour Belfast: $20
- If Buildings Could Talk Tour: $20
- Belfast Murals Political Tour in Spanish: $20
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $17
- Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $27
- Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
- Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City : $35
- Walking Tour: $35
- Guatemala city walking tour on afternoon 14.00, 2 persons and up: $39
- Private Tour in the Historic Center of Guatemala City: $45
- City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
- Private Night City Photo Tour in Guatemala: $50
- Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $50
- El mejor Tour Ciudad de Guatemala (el mas Completo): $55
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelfast £7.86Guatemala City £5.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Belfast
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Belfast:
- Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks: $21
- Belfast Pub Crawl: $22
- McConnell's Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $27
- McConnell's Distillery Experience with Tasting: $27
- Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers: $34
- Belfast Giant's Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour: $73
- Titanic Museum and Whiskey Distillery Exploration with Tasting: $129
- Historic Pub Tour: $199
Sample the Local Flavors in Guatemala City
Also in Guatemala City, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belfast and Guatemala City, we can see that Belfast is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belfast is in Europe and Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Belfast would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Belfast than you might in Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belfast Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belfast or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Belfast. When comparing the sizes of Belfast and Guatemala City, 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.