Which place is cheaper, Ottawa or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt or Ottawa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Ottawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Ottawa?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second. It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Ottawa €114
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, while the average daily cost in Ottawa is €114. 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 Frankfurt and Ottawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Ottawa €17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Ottawa €34
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Ottawa
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt or Ottawa? 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: Ottawa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Frankfurt €25Ottawa €6.75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $61
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $398
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,066
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Sedan Car: $72
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Sedan Car: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa
Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40
- Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW Private Arrival/Departure Shuttle Transfer : $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Ottawa?
Prices for flights to both Ottawa and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Ottawa €16
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt: $65
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $81
- FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $81
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $282
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $71
- Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $79
- Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Ottawa €37
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt – Walking Tour: $376
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $285
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $612
- Discover Frankfurt's Heritage: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $377
- Frankfurt - Private Shopping tour: $398
Tours and Activities in Ottawa
For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour: $59
- A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History: $6.99
- Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour: $82
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with River Cruise: $133
- Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise: $85
- City Beers: Bus Tour of Ottawa Breweries: $75
- Explore Canada Through Ottawa's Eyes with Walking Tours Through The City: $6.68
- Full Day Montreal and Cruise Tour from Ottawa: $115
- Gems and Surprises – Ottawa Walking Tour: $186
- Helicopter Private Tour Over Ottawa 70KM in 20 min : $150
- Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour: $25
- Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFrankfurt €30Ottawa €17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $282
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $336
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $752
Sample the Local Flavors in Ottawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ottawa:
- Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
When comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Ottawa, we can see that Frankfurt 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. Even though Frankfurt is in Europe and Ottawa is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Ottawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Ottawa?
Ottawa has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Frankfurt. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt and Ottawa, 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 Frankfurt or Ottawa?
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 Frankfurt or Ottawa in the Summer?
Both Ottawa and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Frankfurt is cooler than Ottawa in the summer. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Ottawa fluctuates around 21°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Ottawa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Frankfurt. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Ottawa during summer. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Ottawa 21°C (71°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Ottawa in the Autumn?
Both Ottawa and Frankfurt during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Frankfurt is a little warmer than Ottawa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Frankfurt in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Ottawa averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In the autumn, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 116 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in October than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Ottawa 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Ottawa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Ottawa. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Ottawa. It's quite cold in Frankfurt in the winter. In January, Frankfurt is generally much warmer than Ottawa. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 1°C (34°F), and Ottawa fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Ottawa during winter. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies, while Ottawa receives 93 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Ottawa -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Ottawa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Ottawa. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city.
Frankfurt is much warmer than Ottawa in the spring. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Ottawa fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).
In the spring, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ottawa receives 180 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in April than Ottawa. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ottawa receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Ottawa 6°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Ottawa and Frankfurt
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (71°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
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