Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Bogota?
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 Hamburg and Bogota can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Bogota?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €48. 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 Hamburg and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Bogota? 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Bogota €8.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $83
- Round Trip Transfer Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by van: $210
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $263
- Private transfer: Hamburg City Center to Fuhlsbüttel Airport(HAM): $115
- Private transfer from Fuhlsbüttel Airport to Hamburg City Center: $115
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $272
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $41
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $236
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Fredericia Cruise Port: $97
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.90
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Taxi Ride€0.36
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2 Bus Passes€0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €35Bogota €12
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $48
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $484
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $592
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.43
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Hot Dog€0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Bogota €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $70
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $182
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $76
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer€1.20
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Bogota €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $22
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $404
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $404
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $517
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Bogota, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Bogota is in South 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 Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Bogota, 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 Hamburg or Bogota?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Bogota. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
In the summer, Hamburg is a little warmer than Bogota. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Hamburg usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Bogota in the Autumn?
Both Bogota and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Hamburg is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bogota. In October, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Bogota. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Hamburg during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. Hamburg is much colder than Bogota in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Bogota in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Bogota. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Bogota averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In April, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Bogota. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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