A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Gothenburg vs. Beaune for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Gothenburg or Beaune?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Gothenburg or Beaune? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Gothenburg or Beaune?

Gothenburg

Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.

Beaune

The walled-town of Beaune is located at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Once the capital of the region and still surrounded by the Cote d’Or vineyards, the cobbled town is just a starting point for food and wine connoisseurs looking to taste their way through the greater countryside of Burgundy.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Beaune or Gothenburg?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $97, while the average daily cost in Beaune is $178. 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 Gothenburg and Beaune in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Gothenburg $40
    Beaune $89
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Gothenburg $80
    Beaune $178
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Beaune

Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Beaune? 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.

Hotels in Gothenburg


Hotels in Beaune


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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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Beaune Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Gothenburg $18
    Beaune $44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg

Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
  • Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
  • Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
  • Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
  • Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
  • Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
  • City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
  • Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
  • Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
  • Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
  • Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
  • Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Beaune?

Prices for flights to both Beaune and Gothenburg 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Gothenburg $38
    Beaune $58

Typical Food Prices in Beaune

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beaune:


  • Fast Food Lunch (for 2)
    $9.64
  • Cookie
    $1.07
  • Coffee
    $3.00

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Gothenburg $15
    Beaune $35

Tours and Activities in Gothenburg

For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
  • Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
  • Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
  • Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
  • City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
  • Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
  • 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
  • City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
  • Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
  • Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
  • Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
  • Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37

Typical Entertainment Prices in Beaune

Here are a few typical costs in Beaune for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Winery Tour (for 2)
    $21

Tours and Activities in Beaune

Here are a few actual costs in Beaune for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Beaune - Historic Guided Walking Tour: $395
  • Beaune - Private walking tour: $192
  • A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burgundy’s Wine Capital: $5.99
  • Beguiling Beaune Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 12 Wines Tastings in Domains: $267
  • Meursault: Tour of the Vineyards on Motorbike with Sidecar: $59
  • Paris Private Walking Street Art Tour: $87
  • Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Burgundy from Meursault: $60
  • Private city tour - Beaune the essential - 2h: $187
  • Private guided tour - Beaune 2h: $191
  • Skip the Line: Abbaye de Fontenay Admission Ticket: $13
  • Small group full day tour in the Burgundy vineyards: $209

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Gothenburg $20
    Beaune $52

Sample the Local Flavors in Beaune

Also in Beaune, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • 2 Hour Sparkling Wine Tasting and visit in Beaune: $11
  • Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard: $21
  • Maison Champy Guided Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting: $27
  • Visit Domaine Bourgogne - Guided wine tasting: $44
  • From Full-Day Bicycle and Wine Tour in Burgundy: $227
  • Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune: $229
  • Wine tour - Meursault, its prestigious whites: $240
  • Wine tour - Aloxe-Corton, its great wines: $240
  • From Burgundy Day Trip with 12 Wine Tastings: $262
  • Côte de Nuits Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945
  • Côte de Beaune Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Beaune, we can see that Beaune is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Beaune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaune than you might in Gothenburg.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Beaune Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Beaune?

Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Beaune. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg and Beaune, 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 Gothenburg or Beaune?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Gothenburg or Beaune in the Summer?

Both Beaune and Gothenburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Beaune because of the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Gothenburg is generally cooler than Beaune. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 16°C (61°F), and Beaune fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

In Beaune, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gothenburg. In the summer, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Beaune. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 266 hours of full sun.

Gothenburg usually gets more rain in July than Beaune. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Gothenburg 16°C (61°F) 
    Beaune 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Gothenburg or Beaune in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Beaune. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere are the main draw to Beaune this time of year.

Gothenburg is cooler than Beaune in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 9°C (47°F) in October, and Beaune fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Beaune during autumn. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 121 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Beaune. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Gothenburg 9°C (47°F) 
    Beaune 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Gothenburg or Beaune in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Beaune. Additionally, many travelers come to Beaune for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Beaune. It's quite cold in Gothenburg in the winter. In the winter, Gothenburg is much colder than Beaune. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gothenburg in January average around -2°C (29°F), and Beaune averages at about 3°C (38°F).

In the winter, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Beaune. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 53 hours of full sun.

Gothenburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Beaune. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Gothenburg -2°C (29°F) 
    Beaune 3°C (38°F)

Should I visit Gothenburg or Beaune in the Spring?

Both Beaune and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Beaune in the spring for the small town charm.

In April, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Beaune. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 5°C (41°F), and Beaune fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).

Gothenburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Beaune during spring. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Beaune. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Gothenburg 5°C (41°F) 
    Beaune 11°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Beaune and Gothenburg

Gothenburg Beaune
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C (29°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 3°C (38°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Feb -2°C (29°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 1°C (34°F) 50 mm (2 in) 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 5°C (41°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (53°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 11°C (51°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jun 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 21°C (70°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 77 mm (3 in) 21°C (69°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 12°C (54°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 9°C (47°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Nov 4°C (38°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Dec 0°C (32°F) 75 mm (3 in) 4°C (39°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)