Which place is cheaper, Flores 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 Flores?
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 Flores can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Flores?
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.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Leiden Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €161Flores €38
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, 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 Leiden and Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Flores €7.67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Flores €7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $99
- Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer: $255
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
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 €67Flores €20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Flores €18
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
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)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.86
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- 1-Day Tikal Tour Private Service From your Hotel: $185
- Blue Crater, Imox Lagoon & Hidden Pools Tour: $75
- Tikal National Park Tour with Mayan Energy Reading: $222
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch: $75
- From Flores Petén: Tour to Playa 3 Naciones: $150
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
- From 2-Day Tikal & Yaxhá Tour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Flores €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€2.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Flores, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 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 Flores.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Flores?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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.