Which place is cheaper, Castries or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Castries can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Castries?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Copenhagen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCopenhagen $276Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $276, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Copenhagen and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $98Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $196Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen or Castries? 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $78Castries $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport Transfers City Transfers and Disposal Services: $53
- Transfer Kastrup Airport to Copenhagen City Center: $72
- Denmark Copenhagen Airport to City Center Private Transfer: $98
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
- Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Port - Departure Private Transfer: $121
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $122
- Copenhagen City to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $122
- Private transfer Copenhagen airport, Port to or from the city: $123
- Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $123
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $115Castries $66
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $41
- Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $106
- Copenhagen Culinary Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $141
- Modern City Food Tour: $149
- Original Copenhagen food tour: 8 tastings, full meal & VIP access: $150
- NEW! Eating Copenhagen Food Tour: More than Smørrebrød: $159
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $188
- Copenhagen Private Culinary Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Classics: $231
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Copenhagen $34Castries $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$9.36
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Coffee$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Copenhagen Zoo Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Hippies & Christianshavn Tip-Based Walking Tour: $5.90
- Luggage Pickup for Cruise travelers: $6.98
- Copenhagen Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.09
- Copenhagen Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 29 reviews: $7.17
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $7.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $7.99
- Copenhagen Christiania: Hidden Stories Self-Guided Adventure: $8.27
- Copenhagen Self-Guided Tour: $8.29
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Copenhagen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.46
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $15Castries $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $47
- Vejrhøj Arch Hike with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $251
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Castries, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Castries much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen is in Europe and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Castries would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Castries 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Castries.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
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.