Which place is cheaper, Beaune or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Beaune?
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 Beaune can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Beaune?
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.
Beaune
The walled-town of Beaune is located at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Once the capital of the region and still surrounded by the Cote d’Or vineyards, the cobbled town is just a starting point for food and wine connoisseurs looking to taste their way through the greater countryside of Burgundy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in France, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Beaune €166
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Beaune is €166. 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 Beaune in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Beaune €83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Beaune €166
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Beaune
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Beaune? 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 and Beaune Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Beaune €41
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 Leiden or Beaune?
Prices for flights to both Beaune 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 €39Beaune €54
Typical Food Prices in Beaune
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beaune:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)€9.00
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Cookie€1.00
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Coffee€2.80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Beaune €33
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beaune
Here are a few typical costs in Beaune for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Winery Tour (for 2)€20
Tours and Activities in Beaune
Here are a few actual costs in Beaune for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Beaune - Historic Guided Walking Tour: $395
- Beaune - Private walking tour: $192
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Burgundy’s Wine Capital: $5.99
- Beguiling Beaune Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
- Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour - 12 Wines Tastings in Domains: $267
- Meursault: Tour of the Vineyards on Motorbike with Sidecar: $59
- Paris Private Walking Street Art Tour: $87
- Private Guided Sidecar Tour in Burgundy from Meursault: $60
- Private city tour - Beaune the essential - 2h: $187
- Private guided tour - Beaune 2h: $191
- Skip the Line: Abbaye de Fontenay Admission Ticket: $13
- Small group full day tour in the Burgundy vineyards: $209
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Beaune €48
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Beaune
Also in Beaune, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 2 Hour Sparkling Wine Tasting and visit in Beaune: $11
- Wine Tasting at Château de Pommard: $21
- Maison Champy Guided Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting: $27
- Visit Domaine Bourgogne - Guided wine tasting: $44
- From Full-Day Bicycle and Wine Tour in Burgundy: $227
- Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune: $229
- Wine tour - Meursault, its prestigious whites: $240
- Wine tour - Aloxe-Corton, its great wines: $240
- From Burgundy Day Trip with 12 Wine Tastings: $262
- Côte de Nuits Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945
- Côte de Beaune Private Local Wineries and Wine Tasting Tour: $945
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Beaune, we can see that Beaune 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 Beaune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaune 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 Leiden Expensive? and Is Beaune Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Beaune?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Beaune. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Beaune, 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 Leiden or Beaune?
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 Leiden or Beaune in the Summer?
Both Beaune and Leiden during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Beaune for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Leiden is generally cooler than Beaune. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 17°C (62°F), and Beaune fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Beaune, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Leiden. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Beaune. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 266 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in July than Beaune. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Beaune 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Beaune in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Beaune. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Beaune because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Leiden is cooler than Beaune in the autumn. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Beaune fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Beaune during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 121 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Leiden usually receives more rain than Beaune. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Beaune 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Beaune in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Beaune. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Beaune this time of year.
It's quite cold in Beaune in the winter. The weather in Leiden can be very cold. In the winter, Leiden is much colder than Beaune. Typically, the winter temperatures in Leiden in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Beaune averages at about 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Beaune. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Beaune receives 53 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in January than Beaune. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Beaune 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Beaune in the Spring?
Both Beaune and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Beaune for the small town charm.
In April, Leiden is generally much colder than Beaune. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 8°C (46°F), and Beaune fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
Leiden usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Beaune during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Beaune receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives around the same amount of rain as Beaune. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Beaune receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Beaune 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Beaune and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.