Which place is cheaper, Orlando or Guatemala City?
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 Guatemala City or Orlando?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Guatemala City or Orlando? 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: Guatemala City or Orlando?
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
Orlando
Orlando is a haven for tourists from the entire United States and abroad. The most famous sight in Orlando, Walt Disney World, is not actually located in the city at all, but in nearby Lake Buena Vista. The area attracts over 50 million visitors a year and the city's sprawling development has created amenities and entertainment options for tourists of all ages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.
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Guatemala City Prices
Guatemala PricesOrlando Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuatemala City $56Orlando $368
The average daily cost (per person) in Guatemala City is $56, while the average daily cost in Orlando is $368. 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 Guatemala City and Orlando in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuatemala City $24Orlando $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuatemala City $48Orlando $308
Compare Hotels in Guatemala City and Orlando
Looking for a hotel in Guatemala City or Orlando? 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: Guatemala City Hotel Prices and Orlando Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guatemala City $6.27Orlando $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
- Private Museums Tour with Transfers: $225
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Puerto Quetzal Port: $204
- Private Transfer - Guatemala Airport (GUA) to Puerto Quetzal Port: $204
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Airport Transfer for Large Groups – Private Bus: $195
- Guatemala Airport (GUA) to San Felipe de Lara - Arrival Transfer: $183
- Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
- Private Transfer from Guatemala Airport GUA to Lake Atitlán: $96
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer From La Aurora AirPort to Panajachel Atitlan: $84
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Orlando
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Orlando are as follows:
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Parking$14
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Taxi Ride$45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Orlando
Also for Orlando, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to/from Orlando or Disneyland: $20
- Transfer: Lake Buena Vista Area Hotels to Orlando Airport (MCO): $23
- MCO Airport Private Transfer to Downtown (Special Offer): $27
- Private Transfer: MCO to Disney, Universal, and Orlando: $30
- Port Canaveral Transfer Service: $30
- Orlando Airport Mco:Private Transfer to Disney and Universal: $38
- Transfer: MCO/Orlando Hotels to Port Canaveral: $40
- Orlando Airport(MCO):Private Transfer from/to Disney's Resort: $40
- Orlando:Airport Private Transfer to/from Disneyland Resort: $41
- Orlando Chauffeur Transfer: MCO Airport/Hotels to Port Canaveral: $50
- Orlando Shopping Roundtrip Transfer to Premium Outlets: $50
- MCO Private Transfer Airport to Hotel: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Guatemala City or Orlando?
Prices for flights to both Orlando and Guatemala City 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 dayGuatemala City $27Orlando $113
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table: $23
- Guatemala: Wine and Pizza Tasting Experience: $35
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $80
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Food Tour Zona 4: Dinner Date Experience: $125
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Surrounded by The Volcano: $195
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Typical Food Prices in Orlando
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Orlando:
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Lunch for Two at Epcot$29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show: $39
- Flavors of ICON Park Food Tour: $40
- Pirates Dinner Adventure Show Deluxe Package: $67
- St. Johns River Lunch and Dinner Cruises in Sanford, Florida: $71
- Orlando Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Experience: $75
- Señor Frogs Lunch / Dinner Package: $75
- Fun Gnocchi Cooking Class With a Local Chef in Orlando: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Venue in Orlando: $75
- Downtown Food Tour with 5 Local Favorite Dishes: $76
- Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando: $88
- Ivanhoe Village Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- Milk District Eats Walking Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guatemala City $1.23Orlando $204
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
- 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $199
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $78
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Shared City Tour: $60
- Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $79
- Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
- Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115
Typical Entertainment Prices in Orlando
For Orlando, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Universal Studios for Two$110
Tours and Activities in Orlando
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Orlando.
- Orlando’s Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket: $12
- An Epic Art Walk in an Interactive Walking Tour: $15
- Orlando Area 5 Day Self Guided Disney Save Tour & More: $15
- Old Town Entertainment District Attraction Tickets and Meal: $15
- Bonanza Golf & Gifts Entry Ticket in Orlando: $18
- Ripley's Mirror Maze Experience: $18
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket in Orlando: $21
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Entry Ticket: $21
- Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour: $24
- Orlando Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Central Florida Adventure Park - Authentic Dude Ranch Experience: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuatemala City $6.96Orlando $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Orlando
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Orlando:
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Orlando's Magical Nightlife: $15
- An Epic Bar Crawl in Winter Park: $15
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Orlando Haunts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour: $43
- Orlando Distillery Tour with Tasting Experience: $60
- Brews and Bites Brewery Walking Tour: $75
- 2-Hour Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery: $75
- Pontoon Pub Crawl, 5 Lakeside Pubs and Restaurants Visit by Boat: $90
- Shared Premium Distillery Tour in Orlando: $95
- Happy Hour Downtown Pub Crawl: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guatemala City and Orlando, we can see that Orlando is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guatemala City is in Central America and Orlando is in North 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Orlando would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Orlando than you might in Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guatemala City Expensive? and Is Orlando Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guatemala City or Orlando?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Orlando. When comparing the sizes of Guatemala City and Orlando, 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.