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

Should you visit Leiden or Cordoba?

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 Cordoba can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Leiden or Cordoba?

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.

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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, 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 Leiden and Cordoba, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 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 Cordoba.

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

Which is Bigger, Leiden or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Leiden or Cordoba in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Cordoba. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Leiden this time of year.

In the summer, Leiden is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Leiden in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. In Leiden, it's very sunny this time of the year. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during summer. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Leiden usually receives more rain than Cordobain January. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Leiden or Cordoba in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Cordoba. Many travelers come to Leiden for the shopping scene.

In October, Leiden is generally much colder than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 11°C (51°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In the autumn, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Cordobain April. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun.

Leiden usually gets more rain in October than Cordobain April. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Leiden or Cordoba in the Winter?

Both Cordoba and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Leiden in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. Leiden is much colder than Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.

Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during winter. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Leiden usually receives more rain than Cordobain July. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Leiden or Cordoba in the Spring?

Both Cordoba and Leiden during the spring are popular places to visit.

In the spring, Leiden is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Leiden in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.

In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Cordobain October. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun.

Leiden usually gets less rain in April than Cordobain October. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Leiden