Which place is cheaper, Guayaquil or Darwin?
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 Darwin or Guayaquil?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Darwin or Guayaquil, 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: Darwin or Guayaquil?
Darwin
Darwin is a tropical city set against the Timor Sea in north central Australia. It is also the capital city of the Northern Territory. Despite being a relatively small city, Darwin is very diverse with residents from all over the world. The city itself has a very relaxed vibe with plenty to do. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditionally Asian style markets to culturally diverse events such as concerts, festivals or art shows.
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 Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador.
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Darwin Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDarwin $139Guayaquil $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Darwin is $139, 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 Darwin and Guayaquil in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDarwin $62Guayaquil $32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDarwin $124Guayaquil $64
Compare Hotels in Darwin and Guayaquil
Looking for a hotel in Darwin or Guayaquil? 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: Darwin Hotel Prices and Guayaquil Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Darwin $12Guayaquil $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Darwin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Darwin:
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Shuttle to Train Station$9.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darwin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Darwin:
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Darwin Cruise Port to Darwin Airport (DRW): $87
- Private Transfer from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Darwin Cruise Port: $87
- DRW Airport to Darwin City Centre Private Transfer: $47
- Darwin to Darwin Int Airport (DRW) - Departure Private Transfer: $101
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $202
- Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Arrival Private Transfer: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Darwin or Guayaquil?
Prices for flights to both Guayaquil and Darwin 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 dayDarwin $65Guayaquil $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Darwin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Darwin.
- Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner: $72
- Darwin Harbor Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $96
- Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise: $104
- Cape Adieu Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner: $112
- Signature four course Sunset Dinner Cruise: $112
- Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine: $113
- Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: $113
- Waterfront Seafood Dinner with Wine for Two: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Darwin $15Guayaquil $21
Tours and Activities in Darwin
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Darwin are as follows:
- 1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch: $151
- 1 Day Litchfield Waterfalls Tour: $107
- 1 Hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River: $37
- Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience: $40
- Arnhem Land Yingana Injalak Hill Full Day Tour from Darwin: $232
- Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours: $91
- Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise: $100
- Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise: $77
- Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket: $26
- Darwin City Explorer Tour: $111
- Darwin City Tour + Crocodile Cruise+Lunch Optional: $84
- Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDarwin $13Guayaquil $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Darwin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Darwin from other travelers:
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Evening at a Bar$16
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Glass of Wine$4.58
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Darwin and Guayaquil, we can see that Darwin is more expensive. And not only is Guayaquil much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Darwin is in Pacific 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 Darwin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Darwin 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 Darwin Expensive? and Is Guayaquil Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Darwin or Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Darwin. When comparing the sizes of Darwin 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 Darwin or Guayaquil?
Darwin 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 Darwin or Guayaquil in the Summer?
Both Guayaquil and Darwin during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Darwin because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round.
In the summer, Darwin is a little warmer than Guayaquil. Typically, the summer temperatures in Darwin in January average around 29°C (83°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 23°C (73°F)in July.
Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Darwin. Darwin usually gets more rain in January than Guayaquilin July. Darwin gets 437 mm (17.2 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 January and JulyDarwin 29°C (83°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Guayaquil in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Darwin and Guayaquil. The hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Darwin this time of year. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Darwin is generally a little warmer than Guayaquilin October. Daily temperatures in Darwin average around 29°C (84°F), and Guayaquil fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In April, Darwin usually receives around the same amount of rain as Guayaquilin October. Darwin gets 85 mm (3.3 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 April and OctoberDarwin 29°C (84°F)Guayaquil 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Guayaquil in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Darwin as well as Guayaquil. Many travelers come to Darwin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year.
Darwin is cooler than Guayaquil in the winter. The daily temperature in Darwin averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Guayaquil fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. Darwin usually gets less rain in July than Guayaquilin January. Darwin gets 1 mm (0 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 July and JanuaryDarwin 25°C (77°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Darwin or Guayaquil in the Spring?
Both Guayaquil and Darwin are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Darwin in the spring for the beaches. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Darwin is around the same temperature as Guayaquil. Typically, the spring temperatures in Darwin in October average around 29°C (85°F), and Guayaquil averages at about 28°C (82°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. In October, Darwin usually receives less rain than Guayaquilin April. Darwin gets 76 mm (3 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 October and AprilDarwin 29°C (85°F)Guayaquil 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Guayaquil and Darwin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 29°C (83°F) | 437 mm (17.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 342 mm (13.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (85°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 30°C (85°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 29°C (85°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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.