A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Copenhagen vs. Road Town for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Copenhagen or Road Town?

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 Road Town 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 Road Town?

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.


Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Copenhagen?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Copenhagen Prices
    Denmark Prices
    Road Town Prices
    BVI Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Copenhagen $278
    Road Town $355

The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $278, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. 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 Road Town in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Copenhagen $99
    Road Town $206
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Copenhagen $198
    Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Road Town

Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen or Road Town? 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.

Hotels in Copenhagen


Hotels in Road Town


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Copenhagen $79
    Road Town $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:


  • Bicycle Renting
    $68

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen

Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking: $135
  • Private Transfer Airport To/From Cruise Port: $173
  • Private Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $274
  • Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $114
  • Private Transfer to/from Copenhagen Airport CPH: $126

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Road Town?

Prices for flights to both Road Town 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Copenhagen $116
    Road Town $110
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen

For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • 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 with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $38
  • The Nørrebro Street Art & Food Tour: $55
  • Copenhagen : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $105
  • Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Danish Classics: $124
  • Copenhagen Cooking Class: Nordic Cooking Class with Open Bar: $125
  • Modern City Food Tour: $149
  • E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $157

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Copenhagen $34
    Road Town $91
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Boat Tour
    $9.44
  • 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: $3.93
  • Danish Architecture Center Entrance Ticket: $9.44
  • THE TUBE Copenhagen Entrance Ticket: $15
  • Danish Jewish Museum Entry Ticket: $16
  • Danish War Museum Entry Ticket: $17
  • Group Walking Tour - City Highlights - 2 Hours: $19
  • The Museum of Danish Resistance Entrance Ticket: $19
  • Amalienborg Palace Museum Entry Ticket: $20
  • Rosenborg Castle Entry Ticket: $22
  • ENIGMA Museum Day Ticket: $22
  • National Museum of Denmark Entry Ticket: $22
  • The Royal Danish Theatre Guided Tour: $24

Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town

Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • 1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk
    $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Copenhagen $15
    Road Town $20

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
  • Private Wine Tasting Boat Tour: $189


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Road Town, we can see that Road Town is more expensive. And not only is Copenhagen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen is in Europe and Road Town 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 Copenhagen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Copenhagen 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 Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town than you might in Copenhagen.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Road Town Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Road Town?

Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Road Town. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen and Road Town, 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.