Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg or Cordoba?
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 Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €142Cordoba €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is €58. 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 Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Cordoba €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Cordoba €92
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Cordoba? 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 Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Cordoba €2.71
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:
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $267
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $256
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $255
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $231
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $206
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba 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 €60Cordoba €6.26
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: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Cordoba €16
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:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $88
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $20
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $25
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $12
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $102
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $81
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $101
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Cordoba €6.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Cordoba, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Cordoba 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Cordoba?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Cordoba, 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 Cordoba?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Hamburg has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Hamburg or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Hamburg during the summer are popular places to visit. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the summer, Hamburg is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hamburg. In the summer, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHamburg 17°C (62°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Cordoba. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Hamburg is generally much colder than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHamburg 10°C (50°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Cordoba. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. Hamburg is much colder than Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
In the winter, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHamburg 0°C (33°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHamburg 8°C (46°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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