Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Montevideo?
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 Montevideo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Montevideo €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is €59. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Montevideo €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Montevideo €74
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Montevideo
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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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Montevideo €6.80
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): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $649
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $589
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $589
- Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $425
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $272
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $263
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $237
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $236
- Round Trip Transfer Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by van: $210
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $178
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 €35Montevideo €13
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Montevideo €19
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 Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Montevideo -
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 Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Montevideo, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Montevideo 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Montevideo?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo 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 Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo and Hamburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Hamburg is cooler than Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hamburg. In the summer, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin January. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHamburg 17°C (62°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Montevideo. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Hamburg is much colder than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHamburg 10°C (50°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Montevideo. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. In January, Hamburg is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHamburg 0°C (33°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
Hamburg is much colder than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Montevideo. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In April, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHamburg 8°C (46°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Hamburg
| Hamburg | Montevideo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 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) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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