Which place is cheaper, Sucre or Bordeaux?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bordeaux or Sucre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Bordeaux or Sucre? 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 Sucre?
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.
Sucre
Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best 3-Day Tours from La Paz, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBordeaux €118Sucre €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Bordeaux is €118, while the average daily cost in Sucre is €41. 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 Sucre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBordeaux €63Sucre €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBordeaux €126Sucre €22
Compare Hotels in Bordeaux and Sucre
Looking for a hotel in Bordeaux or Sucre? 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: Bordeaux Hotel Prices and Sucre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bordeaux €15Sucre €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Van Business Transfer: $274
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $274
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $274
- Private Transfer from Airport to Bordeaux City: $165
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Bordeaux from Bordeaux Airport: $165
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $137
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $137
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Car: $137
- Transferts Airport, Hotel, Station and others places Arcachon, Saint-Emilion on request: $120
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $108
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sucre
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€1.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sucre
Also for Sucre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer from Sucre to Sucre Airport by MiniVan or Bus: $27
- Private MiniVan or Bus Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre: $28
- Private Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre by SUV or Car: $23
- Private transfer Sucre - Uyuni, stopover in Potosí Mines: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Bordeaux or Sucre?
Prices for flights to both Sucre 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 €45Sucre €17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $64
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $64
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $65
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Sweet Specialties Tasting Bakeries Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux Bakery Food Tour - Boulangeries and Pâtisseries : $84
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour by a local guide: $85
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Bordeaux : unforgettable Food Tour by a local guide: $96
- Private Bakery, Chocolate & Patisserie Food Tour: $96
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $107
Typical Food Prices in Sucre
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:
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Dinner€4.22
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Juice€0.82
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Juice€0.95
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Chocolate€1.63
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Cappuccino€4.08
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre
For Sucre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Bolivian Cooking Class w/ Cocktail Making by La Boca del Sapo, Sucre: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bordeaux €7.89Sucre €15
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": $39
- "Explore Saint-Émilion on e-Bikes: Small Group, Full-Day Tour": $197
- 1-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $27
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $164
- 2-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $49
- 4 Hours Gastronomic Tour in Bordeaux the Sandwiches of the World: $64
- Afternoon culinary tour in Bordeaux: $78
- Aperitive guided cruise « Wine and Canelé »: $20
- Blind Tasting: 5 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $54
- Bordeaux - Private Historic Walking Tour: $462
- Bordeaux : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- Bordeaux : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $75
Tours and Activities in Sucre
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.
- Sucre City Tour with a German local! Something different!: $17
- Walking tour in History, Culture & Amazing Views: $18
- Walking tour Sucre: $18
- Guided Walking Tour in Sucre: $20
- Private Cultural Tour in Sucre with Visit to 3 Museums: $44
- JATUN YAMPARA - Nucleo Indigena, Agroartesanal - Half Day Tours: $58
- Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide: $64
- Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up: $67
- JATUN YAMPARA - Agro-artisan Indigenous Nucleus -Full Day Tours + Lunch: $79
- 2-Day Icla Canyon Tour from Sucre: $87
- City Tour & Museums - Private Service: $106
- Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park: $123
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBordeaux €26Sucre €12
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: $11
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Wine Tasting Cruise: $23
- Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $24
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $27
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Unusual Wine Tasting Experience - Wood & Wine: $30
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $31
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Chateau du Taillan and Park including Wine Tasting Tour: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bordeaux and Sucre, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bordeaux is in Europe and Sucre 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 Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Sucre.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bordeaux Expensive? and Is Sucre Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bordeaux or Sucre?
Bordeaux has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Sucre. When comparing the sizes of Bordeaux and Sucre, 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.