Which place is cheaper, Rome or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Rome?
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 Rome can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Rome?
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.
Rome
Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Rome €170
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Rome is €170. 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 Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Rome €89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Rome €178
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Rome
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Rome? 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 Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Rome €21
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 Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)€2.00
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Train to the Airport€15
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Taxi to Airport€45
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)€10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- private transfer from Rome to the Port of Civitavecchia Cruis terminal: $109
- private transfer from Rome to Fiumicino airport: $55
- Verona Airport (VRN) : One-Way Private Transfer to Ravenna: $702
- Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome: $131
- VIP Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome or Vice Versa: $51
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome HTL-APT (FCO): $160
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome APT-HTL (CIA): $61
- Trieste Port: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Rome Hotels: $2,522
- Transfers from all Airports to ancient city of Rome: $63
- Transfers from Fiumicino airport: $76
- Transfers from Airports to Rome city or Rome city to Airports: $63
- Transfers From Fiumicino to Terracina: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome 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 €39Rome €47
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches€2.99
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Cafe e doce€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)€32
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Cheese and bread€10
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Espresso€2.00
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Dinner€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Award-Winning Roman Food Tours: $15
- Eat Pasta in Rome, Testaccio - Self-Guided Walking Food Tour: $17
- Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting: $26
- Hard Rock Cafe Rome with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Rome City Center Largest Farmers Market and Street Food Tour : $32
- Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $32
- Vatican Street Food Tour around the Biggest Fresh Market in Rome: $32
- Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
- Guided Food Tour with Food and Drink Tastings: $32
- Dinner in Carbonara,Amatriciana,Cacio&Pepe e wine tasting : $35
- Cooking Class with Wine - Become a Roman Master Chef: $36
- Roman Dinner & History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Rome €36
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: $7.54
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.58
- 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
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $26
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $27
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour: $31
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour: $31
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)€33
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Roma Pass€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)€20
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Segway Tour€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Borghese Gallery Skip-the-Line Ticket & Golf Cart Ride: $56
- Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets: $39
- Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour: $80
- Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Access : $195
- Colosseum Arena Floor with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour: $74
- Colosseum Tour With Kids: $195
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour: $185
- Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt: $43
- Cruise into Rome?! Full-Day Rome Discovery from Civitavecchia : $95
- Doria Pamphilj Gallery Entry Ticket : $43
- Electric - Bike 3 hour Tour : $56
- Exclusive Private Golf Cart Tours Rome : $216
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Rome €18
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine€6.50
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Pint of Beer€6.34
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Beer€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Casella's Follies a Night of Live Music and Burlesque: $17
- Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $31
- Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel: $32
- Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $32
- Cabaret & Burlesque Show: $32
- Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $52
- Roman Night Life and Burlesque Show Tour: $54
- Guided Wine Tasting Experience in a Roman Vineyard: $54
- Local Wine Tasting: $60
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $60
- Pasta Making Class & Wine Tasting in a Trasteve Villa: $67
- E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Rome, we can see that Rome 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome 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 Rome Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Rome?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Rome, 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 Rome?
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 Rome in the Summer?
Both Rome and Leiden during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Rome in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Leiden is cooler than Rome in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Rome fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Rome, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Leiden. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Rome. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 338 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in July than Rome. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Rome receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Rome 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Rome in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Rome. Also, most visitors come to Rome for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Leiden is much colder than Rome. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Rome averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Rome during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Leiden usually receives less rain than Rome. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Rome receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Rome 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Rome in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Rome. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Rome because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Leiden can be very cold during winter. In January, Leiden is generally much colder than Rome. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Rome fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Rome. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 127 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets less rain in January than Rome. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Rome receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Rome 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Rome in the Spring?
Both Rome and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Rome this time of year.
Leiden is much colder than Rome in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Rome fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Rome. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Rome during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rome. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rome receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Rome 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Rome and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
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