Should you visit Flores or Copan?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Flores and Copan can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
Copan
If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.
Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.
Which city is cheaper, Copan or Flores?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Flores is $27, while the average daily cost in Copan is $72. 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 Flores and Copan in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $14 for a double occupancy room in Flores If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Copan is $36. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Local Transportation
To get around in Flores, the average visitor spends $6.36 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Copan is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $63 per person, per day, on local transportation in Copan.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Round-Trip Private Transfer to Tikal from Flores:
$90
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Tikal National Park Tour with Guide and Transfer:
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into Flores or Copan?
Prices for flights to both Copan and Flores 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
While meal prices in Flores can vary, the average travelers spends about $10 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Flores should cost around $4.00 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Flores is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
The price of a meal in Copan can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $17 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $6.80 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Flores $10
Copan $17
Entertainment
In Flores, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $16 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Copan typically cost an average of $20 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)
$39
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Map of Tikal
$3.26
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores:
$40
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Tikal National Park Full-Day Guided Tour from Flores:
$55
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Tikal Early Experience !:
$64
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Tikal Day Tour:
$70
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Tikal Day Tour with Lunch from Flores:
$70
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Uaxactun Day Tour from Flores:
$80
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Sunset in Tikal Park and Archeological Tour from Flores:
$80
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Day Trip from Flores with Sunrise in Tikal and Archeology Tour:
$80
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Tikal Private Sunset Tour with transportation:
$85
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Tikal Private Day Tour from Flores with transportation:
$85
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Yaxha Private Day Tour with transportation:
$90
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Yaxha Private Sunset Tour with transportation:
$90
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Flores spend on average $17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Copan may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.81 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Flores and Copan, we can see that Copan is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Copan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copan than you might in Flores.
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