Which place is cheaper, Havana 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 Havana?
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 Havana can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Havana?
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.
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
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 €142Havana €63
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €142, while the average daily cost in Havana is €63. 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 Havana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Havana €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Havana €72
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Havana
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Havana? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Havana €16
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 hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Hamburg :Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $128
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride€0.58
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Havana?
Prices for flights to both Havana 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 €60Havana €15
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
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza€0.03
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Havana €9.53
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:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
Tours and Activities in Havana
Here are a few actual costs in Havana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private: City Tour with Lunch, Rum, and Chocolate: $2,000
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Havana €4.90
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito€0.13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Havana, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Havana 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Havana?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Havana, 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 Havana?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Havana in the Summer?
Both Havana and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Havana in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Havana fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Havana. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Havana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Havana 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Havana in the Autumn?
Both Havana and Hamburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
In the autumn, Hamburg is much colder than Havana. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Havana averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Havana. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Havana receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Havana 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Havana in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Havana. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Havana. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Havana fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Havana. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Havana receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Havana 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Havana in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Havana. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Havana in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Havana fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Hamburg usually gets more rain in April than Havana. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Havana receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Havana 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Havana and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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