Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Saint John's?
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 Saint John's can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
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 €117Saint John's €206
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €206. 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 Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Saint John's €111
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Saint John's €222
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Saint John's? 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 €29Saint John's €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: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Car: $134
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $92
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $82
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $42
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $77
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $98
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.41
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Taxi From Airport€6.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- 3-Hours Stingray City - Transfer, Spanish-Italian Guide Included: $155
- Airport Transfer from/to all resorts in Antigua - Water Inc.: $60
- Airport Transfers to Antigua Hotels/Resorts: $170
- Antigua - VIP Fast Track On Arrival ONLY And Round Trip Transfer : $99
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $156
- Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU) to island Private Transfer: $78
- Antigua&BarbudaV.C.Bird Airport(ANU)to island hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $255
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- Biggvee Premium Airport One Way Transfer: $200
- Island to Antigua&Barbuda V.C.Bird Airport(ANU)- Private Transfer: $78
- Luxury Airport transfer from or to Antigua Airport : $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's 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 €35Saint John's €63
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 Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Saint John's €96
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:
- The Historic Treasure: 'Speicherstadt' "FREE TOURS'" Hamburg: $2.58
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.22
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.23
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.23
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.23
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.23
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.28
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.78
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Chariot City Tour Antigua: $20
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Small-Group Hiking Experience in Antigua: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Stingray City Experience Antigua - ONLY TICKET: $73
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Kayak Eco Adventures Glass Kayak Nature and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- Authentic Antiguan Experience: $79
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA : $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Saint John's €17
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's 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 Saint John's 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's 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 Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Saint John's?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Saint John's, 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 Saint John's?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Hamburg is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 17°C (62°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In July, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint John's in the Autumn?
Both Saint John's and Hamburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Hamburg is much colder than Saint John's in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Saint John's. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Hamburg in the winter. In the winter, Hamburg is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hamburg in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Saint John's averages at about 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint John's in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Saint John's. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In April, Hamburg is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Hamburg usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Hamburg
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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) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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