Which place is cheaper, Leiden or Inverness?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Inverness or Leiden?
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 Inverness and Leiden can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Inverness or Leiden?
Inverness
Inverness is the northernmost city in Scotland, often referred to as the "gateway to the Highlands" as roads through Inverness lead to some of the most beautiful places in the Highlands. The city and surrounding area have a centuries old history, ranging from the battle of Culloden in the 1700's to Urquhart Castle that dates back to the 13th century. Inverness is the ideal place to explore Scotland's history and beauty, especially on a walk through the city or along the shore of the Firth. The warmest time of year is from June to September with temperatures usually in the 60's Fahrenheit and lighter rain. The rest of the year tends to be rainy and colder, with temperatures in the 40's Fahrenheit.
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from London, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayInverness £168Leiden £114
The average daily cost (per person) in Inverness is £168, while the average daily cost in Leiden is £114. 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 Inverness and Leiden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInverness £91Leiden £66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInverness £182Leiden £132
Compare Hotels in Inverness and Leiden
Looking for a hotel in Inverness or Leiden? 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: Inverness Hotel Prices and Leiden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Inverness £33Leiden £22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Inverness
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Inverness:
- Inverness to Isle of Skye Direct transfer: $623
- Inverness to Glasgow Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Fort William Direct transfer: $374
- Inverness to Edinburgh Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness Private Transfer to Aviemore: $229
- Inverness Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $33
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Inverness INV to Inverness City by luxury vehicle: $105
- Transfers / Tour from , inverness, Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Aberdeen : $184
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zero Emission Tesla Taxi Transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Inverness or Leiden?
Prices for flights to both Leiden and Inverness 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 dayInverness £49Leiden £33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Inverness £44Leiden £15
Tours and Activities in Inverness
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Inverness are as follows:
- 1-Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness: $97
- 2-Day Tour to Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles: $191
- 2-Hour Private Celtic Handfasting Ceremony Experience: $108
- 25 Shot Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience: $63
- Applecross, Loch Carron & Wild Highlands Tour from Inverness: $69
- Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour: $164
- Chauffeur driven sightseeing Edinburgh to & from Inverness: $1,000
- Clan Tour - Castle ,Whisky and History Tour: $172
- Craigs Luxury Speyside Private Whisky Tour: $686
- Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness: $126
- From Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour: $76
- From Glen Affric, Culloden and Clava Cairns Tour: $73
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.57
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- The Hidden Stories of Leiden - Self-guided audio tour: $14
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $21
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $21
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $21
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $26
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour: $32
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour: $32
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayInverness £23Leiden £22
Sample the Local Flavors in Inverness
Also in Inverness, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Invergordon Port Dunrobin Castle, Clynelish Distillery Tour : $203
- Speyside Distillery Tour From Inverness: $1,124
Sample the Local Flavors in Leiden
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Leiden:
- Leiden Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
- Leiden Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Inverness and Leiden, we can see that Inverness is more expensive. And not only is Leiden much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Leiden would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Leiden 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 Inverness would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Inverness than you might in Leiden.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Inverness Expensive? and Is Leiden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Inverness or Leiden?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Inverness. When comparing the sizes of Inverness and Leiden, 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 Inverness or Leiden?
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 Inverness or Leiden in the Summer?
Both Leiden and Inverness during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Inverness because of the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Inverness is cooler than Leiden. Typically, the summer temperatures in Inverness in July average around 14°C (58°F), and Leiden averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Leiden, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Inverness often gets less sunshine than Leiden. Inverness gets 147 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 204 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets less rain in July than Leiden. Inverness gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyInverness 14°C (58°F)Leiden 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Leiden in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Inverness and Leiden. The shopping scene and the small town atmosphere are the main draw to Inverness this time of year.
In October, Inverness is generally cooler than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Inverness average around 9°C (49°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Inverness usually receives less sunshine than Leiden during autumn. Inverness gets 84 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Inverness usually receives less rain than Leiden. Inverness gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberInverness 9°C (49°F)Leiden 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Leiden in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Inverness as well as Leiden. Many travelers come to Inverness for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Inverness. Inverness is much warmer than Leiden in the winter. The daily temperature in Inverness averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Leiden fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Inverness often gets less sunshine than Leiden. Inverness gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 46 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets less rain in January than Leiden. Inverness gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryInverness 3°C (38°F)Leiden 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Leiden in the Spring?
Both Leiden and Inverness are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Inverness in the spring for the small town charm.
In the spring, Inverness is cooler than Leiden. Typically, the spring temperatures in Inverness in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Leiden averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Inverness usually receives less sunshine than Leiden during spring. Inverness gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 166 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Inverness usually receives less rain than Leiden. Inverness gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilInverness 7°C (44°F)Leiden 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Leiden and Inverness
| Inverness | Leiden | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.