A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kaunas vs. Antigua Guatemala for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?

Kaunas

Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.

Antigua Guatemala

Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Kaunas?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €117, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €66. 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 Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kaunas €42
    Antigua Guatemala €19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kaunas €84
    Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala

Looking for a hotel in Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala? 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.

Hotels in Kaunas


Hotels in Antigua Guatemala


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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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kaunas €15
    Antigua Guatemala €11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:

  • CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $67
  • CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala

Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
  • From Panajachel: One Way Shared Transfers to Antigua: $25
  • Panajachel: One way shared transfer to Antigua: $25
  • One-Way Shared Van Transfer to Panajachel: $25
  • Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
  • Private Transfer From Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $29
  • Antigua: Private Transfer to Guatemala City Airport: $30
  • Guatemala City Airport: Private Transfer to Antigua: $30
  • Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $30
  • Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
  • From Antigua Guatemala One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $34
  • transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?

Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Kaunas 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Kaunas €58
    Antigua Guatemala €22

Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:


  • Lunch
    €2.89
  • Lunch
    €6.94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala

For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
  • Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
  • Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
  • Pepián Plates Antigua Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $59
  • Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
  • Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
  • Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
  • Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
  • Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
  • Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
  • Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
  • Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kaunas €18
    Antigua Guatemala €14

Tours and Activities in Kaunas

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:

  • Best of A Modernism and Medieval History Self Guided tour: $15
  • From Rumšiškės Museum and Pažaislis Monastery Tour: $254
  • From Žemaitija Park, Plateliai, & Cold War Tour: $254
  • Immersive VR Cultural Experience in Kaunas: $23
  • Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $115
  • Kaunas Old Town : Private Ghost Tour: $299
  • Kaunas Old Town Tour: Local Secrets & Hidden Corners: $58
  • Kaunas Old Town and Aleksotas tour: $165
  • Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $57
  • Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $460
  • Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $299
  • Kaunas to Hill of Crosses via Šiluva and Tytuvėnai Private Tour: $251

Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.

  • Antigua Guatemala Historic Center Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Signature Lattes Tasting Experience in Antigua for Coffee Lovers: $14
  • Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Antigua Guatemala: $20
  • Half-Day Walking Tour: $20
  • Express tour in Antigua: $20
  • Guided City Tour with Chef David Farfan: $20
  • Cultural and Fun Walking Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $22
  • Walking Tour with Local Guide: $23
  • From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish: $23
  • Guided Walking Tour with Coffee: $24
  • Antigua Walking Tour: $24
  • Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kaunas €15
    Antigua Guatemala €10

Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:

  • Antigua Bar Crawl: $26


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe and Antigua Guatemala is in Central 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas than you might in Antigua Guatemala.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kaunas Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Antigua Guatemala?

Kaunas has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and Antigua Guatemala, 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.