Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Leiden?
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 Leiden or Antigua Guatemala?
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 Leiden and Antigua Guatemala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Antigua Guatemala?
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.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €161Antigua Guatemala €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €65. 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 Leiden and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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.
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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: Leiden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Antigua Guatemala €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer: $255
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
- Shared transfer from Guatemala city Airport to Panajachel: $44
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €67Antigua Guatemala €22
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch€2.86
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Lunch€6.87
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:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Antigua Guatemala €14
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Cruise with Keukenhof Entrance Ticket in Amsterdam Lakes: $46
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $32
- Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $44
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $35
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $284
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $348
- Leiden Private Canal Boat Tour with Drinks and Snacks: $156
- Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt's First Studio: $81
- Leiden's Shadows: A Dark History Walking Tour: $35
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $16
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $32
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 Acatenango Volcano and Fuego Vistas 2 Day Shared Tour: $260
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Antigua 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 Leiden and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Antigua Guatemala?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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.
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.