Should you visit Detroit or Eugene?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Detroit or Eugene, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Detroit
Detroit is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Michigan. Near Downtown, the neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for the Detroit Industry Murals painted by Diego Rivera, and inspired by the city's ties to the auto industry, giving it the nickname "Motor City." Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, whose chart-topping history is on display at their original headquarters, Hitsville U.S.A.
Eugene
At the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is most recognized as the home of the University of Oregon. It's a smaller city with a liberal population that is generally concerned about environmental issues. A popular experience in Eugene is to go to the Saturday Market, which has been around since 1970 and is the oldest open air market in the United States.
Which city is cheaper, Eugene or Detroit?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Detroit is $107, while the average daily cost in Eugene is $128. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Detroit and Eugene in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Detroit can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $51, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $102.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $156 for a double occupancy room in Eugene.
Food
In Detroit travelers spend around $36 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
While meal prices in Eugene can vary, the average travelers spends about $33 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Eugene should cost around $13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Eugene is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Detroit $36
Eugene $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Detroit
For Detroit, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Fresh Mediterranean Inspired Cooking Class in a Unique Detroit Home:
$94
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Detroit Revival Food Tours:
$139
Typical Food prices in Eugene
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Eugene:
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Detroit than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $30 on transportation in Detroit on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Eugene is $30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Detroit
Also for Detroit, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Detroit - Wayne County Airport One Way Transfer:
$80
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Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit City - Arrival Private Transfer:
$106
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Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit City - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$212
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Detroit City to Detroit Airport (DTW) - Departure Private Transfer:
$106
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Private Departure Transfer to Detroit Airport DTW:
$43
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Private Transfer From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Detroit City: One Way Arrival Transfer:
$149
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Private Transfer from Detroit (DTW) Airport to Detroit City:
$122
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Private Transfer from Detroit City to Detroit (DTW) Airport:
$122
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Private Transfer: Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW):
$622
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Transfer from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Detroit:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Detroit or Eugene?
Prices for flights to both Eugene and Detroit 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Detroit, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $17 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Detroit
For Detroit, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Entry & Guided Tour:
$15
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2020 Preservation Detroit Saturday Eastern Market Tour:
$18
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The Rise, Fall & Renewal Walking Tour:
$29
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Downtown Detroit Walking Tour with a Local:
$29
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Corktown is Popping! Small Group Walking Tour:
$29
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Detroit Walking Tour Including Rides on the People Mover:
$29
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Detroit Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$30
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Detroit Beer History Walking Tour:
$39
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Pre Mother's Day Detroit Shopping Tour:
$49
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90 minute Segway Experience:
$64
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Foods and Flavors of Detroit Private Tour:
$130
Tours and Activities in Eugene
Here are a few actual costs in Eugene for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 day Tour from Eugene to the Oregon Coast:
$446
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2 day tour to from Eugene to Crater Lake:
$463
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Eugene City Tour:
$62
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Eugene Elevated Wine Experience:
$175
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Oregon Coastal Tour: Florence to Yachats:
$104
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Urban Street Art Tour:
$60
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Detroit spend on average $16 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Eugene
Also in Eugene, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Eugene Brewery Tour:
$85
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Eugene Distillery Trail:
$85
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Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Eugene:
$120
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$155
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$159
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4–Hour Guided Distillery Tour:
$253
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Private Wine Tour with Tastings from Eugene:
$350
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Detroit and Eugene, we can see that Eugene is more expensive. And not only is Detroit much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Detroit would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Detroit 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 Eugene would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eugene than you might in Detroit.
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