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

Should you visit Kaunas or Cordoba?

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 Cordoba. 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 Cordoba?

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.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

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 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Cordoba, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe and Cordoba 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.

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

Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and Cordoba, 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 Kaunas or Cordoba?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Kaunas has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Kaunas or Cordoba in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Cordoba. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Kaunas is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kaunas in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kaunas this time of the year. In the summer, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.

Kaunas usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kaunas or Cordoba in the Autumn?

Both Cordoba and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.

In October, Kaunas is generally much colder than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around 8°C (46°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kaunas usually receives less rain than Cordobain April. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kaunas or Cordoba in the Winter?

Both Cordoba and Kaunas during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.

The weather in Kaunas can be very cold. Kaunas is much colder than Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.

In the winter, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.

Kaunas usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kaunas or Cordoba in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Cordoba. The activities around the city are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year.

In the spring, Kaunas is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kaunas in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kaunas usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Kaunas