Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Fortaleza?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Fortaleza or Antigua Guatemala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Fortaleza and Antigua Guatemala 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: Fortaleza or Antigua Guatemala?
Fortaleza
A major city on Brazil's northeastern coast and the capital city of Ceara state, Fortaleza is best characterized by its city landscape lined with beaches and palm trees. It also features some great seafood as well as long-standing folk traditions in culture and dance.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Brazil, The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFortaleza $88Antigua Guatemala $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Fortaleza is $88, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Fortaleza and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFortaleza $30Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFortaleza $60Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Fortaleza and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Fortaleza or Antigua Guatemala? 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: Fortaleza Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fortaleza $21Antigua Guatemala $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fortaleza
Also for Fortaleza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza to Canoa Quebrada: $411
- Private Transfer From FOR to Any Point in Fortaleza City: $270
- Shared Transfer from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: $240
- Private transfer in 4X4 Fortaleza A Jeri or Jeri A Fortaleza: $223
- Transfer 4x4 Fortaleza x Jericoacoara or Jericoacoara x Fortaleza: $211
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Mundaú: $118
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Flexeiras: $117
- Shared Transfer from Fortaleza to Cumbuco: $117
- Jericoacoara - Fortaleza x Jericoacoara transfer: $110
- Shared Transfer from Fortaleza to Aquiraz: $106
- Private Transfer from Fortaleza (FOR) Airport to Lagoinha: $106
- Fortaleza Airport (FOR) to Fortaleza - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Antigua Guatemala to Monterrico Beach: $85
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Antigua to Guatemala City / Airport: $30
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Fortaleza or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Fortaleza 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 dayFortaleza $42Antigua Guatemala $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fortaleza
For Fortaleza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fortaleza 4 hours Brazilian Cooking Class: $85
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.28
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Lunch$7.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Cooking Class With Local Family: $70
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
- Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
- Make your own Mayan Pepian - Cooking class: $89
- Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
- Market food tour and tortilla workshop: $90
- Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fortaleza $15Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Fortaleza
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fortaleza.
- Águas Belas Tour: $15
- 3 Beaches in 1 Day Tour Leaving Fortaleza: $13
- Beach Park Full-Day Trip Including Brief Tour of Fortaleza: $35
- Beach of Beautiful Waters + Barra Nova (including Buggy Tour): $52
- Canoa Quebrada Beach Tour with Nettour: $20
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour - Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo: $24
- City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour: $26
- City Tour and Praia Futuro Beach: $163
- City-Tour Private in Fortaleza learn about acity and its history: $90
- Cumbuco Beach Tour: $11
- Cumbuco in 1 Day: Unforgettable Tour: $31
- Exploring Cumbuco: 1-Day Adventure: $31
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $35
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
- ATV tour of picturesque villages around Antigua: $60
- Acatenango Hike: Overnight Group Adventure from Antigua: $225
- Acatenango Overnight Hike Multiday Tour: $129
- Acatenango Volcano Experience for 2 Days and 1 Night: $79
- Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour: $119
- Acatenango Volcano Overnight Tour (2 Days / 1 Night): $90
- Adventure Tour Climbing the Pacaya Volcano with Pickup: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFortaleza $10Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Fortaleza and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Fortaleza is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Fortaleza is in South America and Antigua Guatemala is in Central 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Fortaleza would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fortaleza than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fortaleza Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fortaleza or Antigua Guatemala?
Fortaleza has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Fortaleza and Antigua Guatemala, 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.
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.