Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Bordeaux or Guayaquil?
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBordeaux $181Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Bordeaux is $181, while the average daily cost in Guayaquil is $116. 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 Bordeaux and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBordeaux $73Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBordeaux $146Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Bordeaux and Guayaquil
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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: Bordeaux Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bordeaux $18Guayaquil $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Private transfer Bordeaux to Arcachon with professional driver: $233
- Private transfer Bordeaux airport to City Centre: $117
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Sedan: $75
- Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux City by Sedan: $75
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $115
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $251
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $110
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $115
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $292
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Van: $115
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $146
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $17
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $18
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
- Luxury VIP car transfers to hotels in Guayaquil and Ecuador: $30
- Private Airport Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $20
- Private Transfer Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil by Car or Van: $48
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $227
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Bordeaux or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Bordeaux 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 dayBordeaux $91Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $28
- Bordeaux Walking Food Tour : History, Wine, Pastries & Aperitif: $34
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $64
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $74
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $75
- Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese: $76
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $80
- Bordeaux : Best Food tour with a local guide: $95
- Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $99
- The Ultimate Bordeaux Food Tour: Full Meal & Fine Wines: $101
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $115
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $115
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bordeaux $26Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience": $42
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $175
- 2h Walking tour of the "Ugly" Bordeaux: $57
- 3-Hour E-Bike Immersive Tour of Bordeaux - English Tour: $65
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.50
- Blending workshop and tour of the chateau: $45
- Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $34
- Blind Wine & Gastronomy Experience in Bordeaux: $115
- Blind Wine Experience: 5 Natural Wines, Cheese & Charcuterie: $41
- Blind Wine and Gastronomy Experience in Bordeaux: $115
- Bordeaux 1h30 City Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks: $60
- Bordeaux 1h30 City Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks: $104
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride: $58
- Guayaquil Museum Tour: $64
- Half-Day City Tour—Iguana Park & Santa Ana Hill: $70
- Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm visit: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Santa Ana: $74
- Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana: $74
- Private Guayaquil City Tour: $77
- City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: $80
- Historic Walking Tour Through Time & Culture: $83
- Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience: $85
- Personalized City Tour with Guide: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBordeaux $30Guayaquil $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $17
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $23
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $27
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $34
- Visit an urban winery & wine tasting in Bordeaux: $35
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $41
- Bordeaux Wine Tasting Workshop with Food & Wine Pairings: $41
- Workshop Bordeaux wine tasting: 4 reds & charcuterie pairing: $45
- Half-Day Private Natural Wine Tour & Tasting: $52
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bordeaux and Guayaquil, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bordeaux is in Europe and Guayaquil is in South 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 Guayaquil would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guayaquil 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux than you might in Guayaquil.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bordeaux Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bordeaux or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Bordeaux and Guayaquil, 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.
When is the best time to visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil?
Bordeaux has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Guayaquil experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bordeaux as well as Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Bordeaux for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
In the summer, Bordeaux is cooler than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bordeaux in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Bordeaux usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquil. Bordeaux gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBordeaux 21°C (69°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
Both Guayaquil and Bordeaux are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Bordeaux in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Bordeaux is generally much colder than Guayaquil. Daily temperatures in Bordeaux average around 14°C (58°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In October, Bordeaux usually receives around the same amount of rain as Guayaquil. Bordeaux gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBordeaux 14°C (58°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil in the Winter?
Both Guayaquil and Bordeaux during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bordeaux for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
Bordeaux is much colder than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Bordeaux averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bordeaux. Bordeaux usually gets less rain in January than Guayaquil. Bordeaux gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBordeaux 6°C (43°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bordeaux or Guayaquil in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bordeaux and Guayaquil. The spring months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Bordeaux is much colder than Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bordeaux in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Guayaquil receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Bordeaux usually receives less rain than Guayaquil. Bordeaux gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Guayaquil receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBordeaux 12°C (53°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Bordeaux
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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