Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Maribor?
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 Maribor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Maribor?
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.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Maribor is €76. 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 Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Maribor? 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 Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Maribor €8.73
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: $118
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $41
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City: $108
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City: $86
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $76
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM: $108
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM: $86
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $76
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $176
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor 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 €35Maribor €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. 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: $481
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Maribor €8.57
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:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.20
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.21
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.21
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.26
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.28
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in St. Pauli: $4.60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Maribor €11
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: $21
- 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: $401
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Maribor, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Maribor?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Maribor, 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 Maribor?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Hamburg or Maribor in the Summer?
Both Maribor and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Hamburg is cooler than Maribor in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Maribor fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Maribor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Maribor during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Maribor. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Maribor in the Autumn?
Both Maribor and Hamburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Hamburg is cooler than Maribor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Maribor. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Maribor. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Maribor in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Maribor. The winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Maribor in the winter. The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Maribor during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Maribor. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Maribor in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Maribor. The natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Hamburg is much colder than Maribor in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Hamburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Maribor. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets less rain in April than Maribor. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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