Which place is cheaper, Caracas or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh or Caracas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Edinburgh and Caracas 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: Edinburgh or Caracas?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
Caracas
Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and also the country's largest city. It's in the northern portion of the country and is close to the Caribbean. While Caracas may not be a major travel destination in Venezuela, it can offer interesting insight into the country's urban character. It has a great art, culinary, and music culture that truly bring the city to life. The beautiful Mount Avila overlooks the city and separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors alike head to the mountain as a quick escape. You can reach it by taking a cable car that carries you up to the SWaraira Repano Park at the very top.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh £142Caracas £0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Caracas is £0.00. 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 Edinburgh and Caracas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Caracas -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Caracas £0.00
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Caracas
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh or Caracas? 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Caracas -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus£3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to/from Edinburgh City, St'Andrews etc.: $113
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Business Car: $135
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Car: $163
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $163
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Business Car: $135
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Luxury Van: $163
- Arrival Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Minivan: $96
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $256
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kinbuck - Arrival Private Transfer: $103
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kinbuck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $206
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Caracas?
Prices for flights to both Caracas and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh £39Caracas -
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£8.50
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Dinner at Filling Station£10
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Lunch for Two£15
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Sandwich£1.85
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Cheese & bread£7.23
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)£25
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2 Coffees and Scones£5.80
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Turkish Delight£1.40
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Soup at the Pub£5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $88
- Edinburgh Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- Edinburgh Food Tour: $100
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $121
- The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour: $162
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Caracas -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets£32
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Movie Tickets for Two£12
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Donation for Storytellers£6.00
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
- Edinburgh Stand Up Comedy Ticket Show in Scotland: $5.08
- Audio Tour Royal Mile: del Castillo hasta "The Tron Kirk": $5.37
- Edinbourgh, Royal mile: walking tour with audio guide: $5.38
- Edinburgh Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $5.60
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Audio Tour through History of Crime: $7.00
- Edinburgh Royal mile: Self-guided walking tour: $7.20
- Must-See In App Audio Tour: $7.61
- Harry Potter’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Edinburgh Royal Mile (New Self Guided Tour) : $8.02
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Caracas -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine£14
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern£1.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Caracas, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Caracas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Edinburgh is in Europe and Caracas 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 Caracas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caracas 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh than you might in Caracas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Caracas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Caracas?
Caracas has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh and Caracas, 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 Edinburgh or Caracas?
Edinburgh has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Caracas experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Edinburgh or Caracas in the Summer?
Both Caracas and Edinburgh during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Edinburgh in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.
Edinburgh is much colder than Caracas in the summer. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 14°C (58°F) in July, and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Caracas. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 242 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Caracas. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Caracas 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Caracas in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Caracas. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Caracas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Edinburgh is much colder than Caracas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Edinburgh in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Caracas averages at about 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caracas this time of the year. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Caracas during autumn. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 208 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Caracas. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Caracas 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Caracas in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Caracas. The winter months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year.
The weather in Edinburgh can be very cold. In January, Edinburgh is generally much colder than Caracas. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 3°C (38°F), and Caracas fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Caracas. In the winter, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Caracas. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 233 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets more rain in January than Caracas. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Caracas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Caracas in the Spring?
Both Caracas and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Caracas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Edinburgh is much colder than Caracas in the spring. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Caracas fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Caracas during spring. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Caracas. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Caracas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Caracas and Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Caracas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 54 mm (2.1 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.