Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Toronto?
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 Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Toronto €190
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Toronto is €190. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Toronto €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Toronto €160
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Toronto €30
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle€25
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Train: 2 Day Passes€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $157
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury SUV: $174
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $152
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $133
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Niagara Falls Guided 9 Hour Day Trip with Round-trip Transfer: $74
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 €35Toronto €61
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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two€22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)€52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Toronto €29
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two€14
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CN Tower at night for Two€33
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Harbour Dinner Cruise€24
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)€6.79
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.68
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tour: $8.08
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Uncover Quebec's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Toronto €21
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 Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North 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 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Hamburg or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Toronto. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Hamburg is cooler than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hamburg this time of the year. In the summer, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Hamburg is generally around the same temperature as Toronto. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Hamburg during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Hamburg can be very cold during winter. Hamburg is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Toronto. The spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Hamburg is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Toronto. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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