Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Grand Cayman?
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 Grand Cayman can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Grand Cayman?
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.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Grand Cayman €200
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is €200. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Grand Cayman €139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Grand Cayman €278
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Grand Cayman? 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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Grand Cayman €29
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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 €35Grand Cayman €36
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Grand Cayman €38
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
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Grand Cayman €12
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer€4.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Hamburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Grand Cayman?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Grand Cayman. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Grand Cayman in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. Hamburg usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Hamburg is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In October, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
Both Grand Cayman and Hamburg during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Hamburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Grand Cayman. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Grand Cayman. The natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hamburg is much colder than Grand Cayman in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In April, Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grand Cayman. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Hamburg
| Hamburg | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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.