Which place is cheaper, Flores or Kaunas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Kaunas or Flores?
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 Flores. 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 Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
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 Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Kaunas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas €117Flores €38
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €117, while the average daily cost in Flores is €38. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas €42Flores €7.75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas €84Flores €16
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas or Flores? 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas €15Flores €7.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $59
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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
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Food Meals for one dayKaunas €58Flores €20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kaunas €18Flores €18
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€35
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Map of Tikal€2.89
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Tikal Sunset Tour Guided Exploration with Flores Pickup: $24
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Tikal Sightseeing Tour: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
- From Tikal Sunrise Archaeological Tour: $37
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKaunas €15Flores €18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.31
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Flores, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kaunas is in Europe and Flores 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 Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kaunas Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Flores?
Kaunas has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and Flores, 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.
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.