Which place is cheaper, Provincie Friesland or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Provincie Friesland can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Friesland is the northwestern province in the Netherlands with a population of 646,000. Frisian and Dutch are the two languages spoken in this province. Including all of the water in the province, it is the largest in the Netherlands. Friesland is visited by many people who have an interest in water sports, as there are many canals, lakes, rivers, and sea throughout the province. In fact, most towns are connected by water as well as by road. UNESCO deems the Wadden Sea a World Heritage Site for its stunning nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Provincie Friesland is €0.00. 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 Provincie Friesland in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Provincie Friesland? 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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Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Provincie Friesland 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.
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Leiden:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Provincie Friesland, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Provincie Friesland much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Provincie Friesland would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Provincie Friesland 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 Provincie Friesland.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Provincie Friesland Expensive?.
Provincie Friesland has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Provincie Friesland, 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.