Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa? 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: Dubrovnik or Ottawa?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik $103Ottawa $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $103, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is $123. 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 Dubrovnik and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik $53Ottawa $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik $106Ottawa $36
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik or Ottawa? 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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik $13Ottawa $7.27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $49
- Transfers to and from Ston area to and from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport: $154
- Transfers from Dubrovnik : $66
- Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $110
- Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $86
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $66
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $82
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $66
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $53
- Transfer Zagreb - Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik - Zagreb: $1,036
- Transfer Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik airport: $42
- Transfer Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor Old town : $197
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Dubrovnik 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 dayDubrovnik $35Ottawa $17
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $81
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $82
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $144
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $166
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $199
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $203
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $210
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $215
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik $20Ottawa $40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$56
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- MONTENEGRO TOUR from Dubrovnik: $104
- Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $112
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $58
- 1 Hour Shared Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour : $26
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik : $105
- 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $20
- 10 Days Tour: Exploring Croatia, Istria and Dalmatia: $3,080
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour : $151
- 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $27
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $137
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $22
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $109
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $59
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour: $82
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise: $85
- City Beers: Bus Tour of Ottawa Breweries: $75
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.68
- Full Day Montreal and Cruise Tour from Ottawa: $115
- Gems and Surprises – Ottawa Walking Tour: $186
- Helicopter Private Tour Over Ottawa 70KM in 20 min : $150
- Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour: $25
- Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik $15Ottawa $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $81
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $93
- E-Bike Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small Group): $97
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe and Ottawa is in North 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 Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Ottawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ottawa than you might in Dubrovnik.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik and Ottawa, 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 Dubrovnik or Ottawa?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubrovnik and Ottawa. The summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Dubrovnik is a little warmer than Ottawa in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
In July, Dubrovnik usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Dubrovnik gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubrovnik 25°C (77°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dubrovnik as well as Ottawa. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Dubrovnik is much warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubrovnik in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Ottawa averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in October than Ottawa. Dubrovnik gets 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubrovnik 18°C (64°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa in the Winter?
Both Ottawa and Dubrovnik are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Ottawa can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Dubrovnik is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Dubrovnik average around 9°C (48°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. In January, Dubrovnik usually receives more rain than Ottawa. Dubrovnik gets 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubrovnik 9°C (48°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Ottawa in the Spring?
Both Ottawa and Dubrovnik during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Dubrovnik is much warmer than Ottawa in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubrovnik averages around 14°C (57°F) in April, and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik usually gets more rain in April than Ottawa. Dubrovnik gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubrovnik 14°C (57°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Dubrovnik
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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