Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Dubrovnik €97
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is €97. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Dubrovnik €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Dubrovnik €100
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Dubrovnik €12
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: $92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers up to 3 persons to or from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $49
- Transfers to and from Ston area to and from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik airport: $152
- Transfers from Dubrovnik : $65
- Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $109
- Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $86
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $65
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $22
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $81
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $65
- Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik: $52
- Transfer Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik airport: $41
- Transfer Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor Old town : $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 €39Dubrovnik €33
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $80
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $81
- Old Town Food Tour: $143
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $165
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $178
- 3 Hour Sites and Bites Food Tour in Dubrovnik: $192
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $197
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $201
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $208
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Dubrovnik €19
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $27
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $33
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $163
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.55
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $319
- Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $41
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.59
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $74
- Walking City Tour with Live guide: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- MONTENEGRO TOUR from Dubrovnik: $103
- Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $111
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $58
- 1 Hour Shared Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour : $26
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Tour in Dubrovnik : $104
- 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $20
- 2 Hours Private Dubrovnik City Walls Walking Tour : $150
- 2 hrs Guided Tour to CAVTAT a Small Place for Great Art: $27
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $136
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $22
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $108
- 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Dubrovnik €14
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 Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $54
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $66
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $75
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $80
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town : $89
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $93
- Dubrovnik Kayak Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small-Group): $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Dubrovnik, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Dubrovnik?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Dubrovnik, 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 Dubrovnik?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Leiden or Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Dubrovnik. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Leiden is cooler than Dubrovnik in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In July, Leiden usually receives more rain than Dubrovnik. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Dubrovnik. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Leiden is much colder than Dubrovnik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Dubrovnik. Leiden usually gets less rain in October than Dubrovnik. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Leiden in the winter. In January, Leiden is generally much colder than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In January, Leiden usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
Both Dubrovnik and Leiden during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Leiden is much colder than Dubrovnik in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Leiden usually gets less rain in April than Dubrovnik. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Leiden
| Leiden | Dubrovnik | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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