Which place is cheaper, Lisse or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh or Lisse?
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 Lisse 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 Lisse?
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.
Lisse
Lisse is very much a seasonal destination. During a two month period every spring it becomes one of the Netherlands most popular tourist destinations. In the Bulb Region of South Holland, it is home to the Keukenhof amusement park, which comes to life every spring with millions of flowers coming into full bloom. The spectacular sight attracts over eight hundred thousand visitors every year, all during that two month time period. This sight truly is amazing with rows of colored flowers lighting up the grounds. The flowers cover more than 32 hectares and include tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring flowers. Its a wonderful sight for people of all ages, and a wonderful photographic opportunity for anybody in the area.
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 £142Lisse £124
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Lisse is £124. 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 Lisse in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Lisse £68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Lisse £136
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Lisse
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh or Lisse? 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 £17Lisse £19
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:
- Edinburgh to Inverness Direct transfer: $781
- From Loch Ness Private Day Tour with Transfers: $750
- Private Tour with transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow.: $298
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Gleneagles Hotel : $279
- Executive transfer from Edinburgh to St Andrews. : $266
- Private Luxury Transfer Edinburgh (One Way - 7 Passengers): $256
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $255
- Edinburgh to Stirling | Executive Transfer: $253
- Edinburgh Train Station to Edinburgh Hotel Transfers 1-3 Pax: $250
- Edinburgh to Glasgow Luxury Car Transfer: $241
- Edinburgh to Gleneagles Luxury Taxi Transfer: $241
- Glasgow to Edinburgh Luxury Car Transfer: $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Lisse?
Prices for flights to both Lisse 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 £39Lisse £40
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisse
For Lisse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Haarlem's Food-steps: A self-guided Food Tour: $39
- WALKING DINNER HAARLEM | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- Guided Food Tour Haarlem (min. 2 persons) - Many local tastings : $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Lisse £25
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 Lisse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lisse.
- 2 Hours Walking Tour Throughout History & Highlights of Haarlem: $28
- 2-Hour Private History and Highlights of Haarlem Walking Tour: $240
- 90 minute Cheese and Wine Cruise through the Canals of Haarlem: $43
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour and Escape room in Haarlem: $21
- Amsterdam: Private Sightseeing Tour to Keukenhof: $225
- Bloemendaal Highlights: Guided Bike Tour close to Amsterdam: $55
- Cheese, Clogs, Flowers and Windmills Tour: $620
- CuliWalk Haarlem,Historic + Cultural audiotour with a Culinary Twist (selfguided: $49
- Cultural and Historical Audio guided walking tour Tour of Haarlem: $13
- Discover Haarlem with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $27
- Escape Experience Haarlem The Escape of Kenau: $31
- From Amsterdam: Private Keukenhof and Tulip Experience Tour: $313
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Lisse £20
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 Lisse
Also in Lisse, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Haarlem Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
When comparing the travel costs between Edinburgh and Lisse, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Lisse Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Lisse?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lisse. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh and Lisse, 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 Lisse?
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 Lisse in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Lisse. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Edinburgh is cooler than Lisse in the summer. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 14°C (58°F) in July, and Lisse fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisse this time of the year. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Lisse during summer. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Lisse receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Lisse. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Lisse receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Lisse 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Lisse in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Lisse. Many visitors come to Edinburgh in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Edinburgh is cooler than Lisse. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Edinburgh in October average around 10°C (49°F), and Lisse averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Lisse. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisse receives 99 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Lisse. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lisse 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)Lisse 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Lisse in the Winter?
Both Lisse and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Lisse can be very cold. Edinburgh can be very cold during winter. In January, Edinburgh is generally much warmer than Lisse. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 3°C (38°F), and Lisse fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Edinburgh usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisse during winter. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies, while Lisse receives 46 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Lisse. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lisse 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)Lisse 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Lisse in the Spring?
Both Lisse and Edinburgh during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Edinburgh is around the same temperature as Lisse in the spring. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Lisse fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the spring, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Lisse. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisse receives 166 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets less rain in April than Lisse. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lisse receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Lisse 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Lisse 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.