Which place is cheaper, Denver or Bogota?
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 Bogota or Denver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bogota or Denver, 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: Bogota or Denver?
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
Denver
The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in United States of America, and The Best Walking Tours in United States of America.
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Bogota Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBogota $55Denver $248
The average daily cost (per person) in Bogota is $55, while the average daily cost in Denver is $248. 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 Bogota and Denver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBogota $23Denver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBogota $46Denver $174
Compare Hotels in Bogota and Denver
Looking for a hotel in Bogota or Denver? 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: Bogota Hotel Prices and Denver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bogota $7.67Denver $101
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport$6.61
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Taxi Ride$0.34
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2 Bus Passes$0.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bogotá Private Transfer from City to Airport (BOG): $12
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Premium Private Transfer from Bogota Hotels to El Dorado Airport: $13
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Private Hotel to Airport Transfer service in Bogota: $17
- Private Bogota airport pick up transfer service: $20
- El Dorado Airport Transfer: Direct to Your Hotel or Accommodation: $31
- Private Bogota Airport drop-off Transfer: $59
- Arrival Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota by MiniSuv: $66
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Downtown to Bogota Airport (BOG) - Departure Private Transfer: $82
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minivan: $89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $133
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer from Denver Airport DEN to Denver in Luxury Van: $133
- Private Transfer Denver International Airport DEN to Denver City: $116
- Private Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Hot Ski Resorts: $65
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport: $170
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver Airport to Denver: $170
- Private One Way Transfer From and To Denver Colorado: $200
- Private Departure Transfer to Denver Airport (DEN): $44
- Private City Tour in Denver with Transfer: $140
- Private Arrival Transfer from Denver International Airport: $125
- Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Business Car: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Bogota or Denver?
Prices for flights to both Denver and Bogota 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 dayBogota $21Denver $73
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$1.37
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Hot Dog$0.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Peruvian cooking workshop: $26
- Street Food Tour in Bogotá with Tastings: $45
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogotá Food Tour - La Candelaria: $61
- Bogota Food Tour: $115
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $129
Typical Food Prices in Denver
Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:
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Sushi Dinner (for 2)$61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Denver.
- Denver : Hands-on Cooking Classes With Chef Kevin: $60
- LoHi Neighborhood Food Tour: $71
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
- Mystery Puzzle Food Tour in Golden, CO: $80
- Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $80
- Downtown Denver Food Tour: $80
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Denver, CO: $88
- walking Secret Food Tour: $95
- Dinner Food Tour in RiNo Denver : $99
- RiNo Evening Food Tour with a Local Guide: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bogota $12Denver $52
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer$1.15
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Theatron Party-Tour, 19 Clubs, Map, cocktail, bottle, After-party: $5.00
- Traditional Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Bogotá: La Macarena to Parque Nacional Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Paranormal Candelaria: $10
- Ghost Tour Bogotá/ Tour de fantasmas bogotá : $11
- Armed Conflict and Violence Tour in Bogotá, Colombia: $11
- Shared Walking Tour in Bogotá, Historic Center and Graffiti Tour: $11
- Tour stories Candelarias, voice to voice heritage: $12
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $18
Tours and Activities in Denver
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Denver are as follows:
- Denver's Wild History Tour & Ballpark Museum : $24
- Small-Group Cocktail Tour in Denver: $99
- 2 Hour Guided Segway Tour: $69
- 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver: $28
- 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Denver with Professional Guide: $224
- 3 Hour Whiskey and History Tour: $99
- Best of Denver Tour: $27
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $27
- Bike and Booze Tour of RiNo & Downtown: $95
- Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver: $139
- Cheesman Park Ghost Tour: $28
- Colorado Avalanche Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Ball Arena: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBogota $12Denver $5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia: $25
- Pub Crawl Colombia - Bogotá Historic Center: $34
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
Sample the Local Flavors in Denver
Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Denver Pub Crawl in RiNo Arts District: $25
- Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $26
- Denver Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- California Vs. Colorado Wine Tasting: $30
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Denver Street Art & Murals Tour + Brewery Visit/Beer Tasting: $39
- Private Vintner's Wine Tasting Experience in Colorado: $40
- Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $45
- Vintner's Personalized Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wild West Pub Crawl in Golden: $65
- Buds & Brews Cannabis Grow Tour and Brewery Visit: $67
- Wine Tasting with Cheese, Charcuterie, and Dessert : $74
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bogota and Denver, we can see that Denver is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bogota is in South America and Denver is in North 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 Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bogota Expensive? and Is Denver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bogota or Denver?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Denver. When comparing the sizes of Bogota and Denver, 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.