Which place is cheaper, Delft or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh or Delft?
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 Delft 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 Delft?
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.
Delft
Delft is a wonderful, traditional town in the Netherlands that has historical architecture, numerous canals, bicyclists, and the popular, locally produced blue and white ceramics. The city itself is moderately sized and can easily be explored as a day trip. Alternatively, it's large enough to serve as a base if you wish to explore other parts of the region. Most people head to Amsterdam and then leave the Netherlands, but Delft offers an interesting alternative for those hoping to experience the Dutch culture on a more personal scale.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from London, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh £142Delft £102
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Delft is £102. 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 Delft in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Delft £65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Delft £130
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Delft
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh or Delft? 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 and Delft Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Delft £6.11
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:
- VIP Airport Transfer: $139
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Edinburgh HTL-APT (EDI): $150
- Transfer Private Luxury Edinburgh Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort: $207
- Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh: $56
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Hotels: $50
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Port to Edinburgh Airport EDI: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow Airport: $36
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh city - Luxury Car: $214
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $171
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Business Car: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Delft?
Prices for flights to both Delft 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 £39Delft £32
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
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- '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: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Delft £9.17
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:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $152
- Walking Tour to Edinburgh Castle and Holyood palace: $25
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2 Hour Holyrood Palace Private Walking Tour: $76
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $260
- 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh: $227
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $182
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $233
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $274
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $71
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
Tours and Activities in Delft
For Delft, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Delft With a local guide: $2.57
- Charms of Dutch Heritage Delft Walking Tour: $416
- Delft - Scootertour in and around the city: $27
- Delft Family Delights Walking Tour: $426
- Delft Private Walking Tour: $267
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $856
- Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary: $13
- Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket: $10
- City Center Walking Tour: $15
- City Tour with Dutch Food and Drink: $84
- Entrance Ticket for the Old and New Churches: $9.09
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Delft £13
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
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Delft
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Delft:
- Delft Pub Trail : Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Delft, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Delft much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delft would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delft 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 Delft.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Delft Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Delft?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Delft. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh and Delft, 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 Delft?
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 Edinburgh or Delft in the Summer?
Both Delft and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Edinburgh is generally cooler than Delft. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 14°C (58°F), and Delft fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Delft. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Delft during summer. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Delft receives 202 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Delft. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Delft receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Delft 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Delft in the Autumn?
Both Delft and Edinburgh during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
Edinburgh is cooler than Delft in the autumn. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Delft fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Delft. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delft receives 105 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Delft. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Delft receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Delft 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Delft in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Delft. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Delft can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Edinburgh. In the winter, Edinburgh is much warmer than Delft. Typically, the winter temperatures in Edinburgh in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Delft averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Edinburgh usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delft during winter. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies, while Delft receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Delft. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Delft receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Delft 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Delft in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Delft. Many visitors come to Edinburgh in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Edinburgh is generally around the same temperature as Delft. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 7°C (45°F), and Delft fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the spring, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Delft. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delft receives 158 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets less rain in April than Delft. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Delft receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Delft 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Delft and Edinburgh
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 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.