Which place is cheaper, Flores or Ghent?
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 Ghent or Flores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ghent and Flores. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ghent or Flores?
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Belgium, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Ghent Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGhent €144Flores €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Ghent is €144, while the average daily cost in Flores is €37. 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 Ghent and Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGhent €72Flores €7.66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGhent €144Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Ghent and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Ghent or Flores? 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: Ghent Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ghent €19Flores €6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Transfer Ghent Luxembourg (1 to 8 places): $251
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Ghent or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores and Ghent 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 dayGhent €60Flores €20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ghent €8.64Flores €18
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Best of Gent: Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Bicycle tour in historic Ghent: $53
- Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Tour w/ Cruise & Chocolate Tasting: $88
- Escape Tour Gent -selfguided citygame- and find the secret exit!: $35
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.52
- Explore History and Family Walking Tour in Mons: $242
- From Brussels: Private Tour of Bruges, Ghent and Flanders: $675
- From Brussels: Private Tour to Ghent’s Top Highlights: $195
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.52
- Gent Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Ghent - Private Historic Walking Tour: $419
- Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track: $57
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)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.86
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Tikal Sunset Tour Guided Exploration with Flores Pickup: $24
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Shared tour to Tikal from Flores Island: $30
- Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
- From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGhent €18Flores €18
Sample the Local Flavors in Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Brewery Visit in Ostend- Two 33cl Beers Included: $21
- NEW Ghent Brewery Visit, Beer Tasting Tour & Chocolate Pairing: $88
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ghent and Flores, we can see that Ghent is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ghent is in Europe and Flores 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 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 Ghent would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ghent than you might in Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ghent Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ghent or Flores?
Ghent has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Ghent and Flores, 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.