Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Stuttgart €164
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is €164. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Stuttgart €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Stuttgart €202
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Stuttgart €25
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: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Stuttgart Airport to Baden-Baden: $291
- Private Transfer to/from Stuttgart Airport (STR): $103
- Stuttgart Airport(STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal Round-Trip Transfer: $153
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal Private Transfer: $153
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpsee Grünten Arrival Transfer: $87
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpse Grünten Round Trip Transfer: $175
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 €39Stuttgart €37
Typical Food Prices in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Panini To Go€2.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Stuttgart €24
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: $21
- 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: $7.57
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $320
- Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $41
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $74
- Walking City Tour with Live guide: $32
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Tour Heilbronn in a double-decker bus: $22
- Mulled winetour before christmas in Stuttgart: $46
- Private Guided Walking Tour in Stuttgart: $71
- Private Shopping Tour from Stuttgart City to Outletcity Metzingen: $163
- Private Shopping Tour from Stuttgart to Outletcity Metzingen: $147
- Private digital puzzle tour in the Stuttgart Höhenpark Killesberg: $37
- SUP BASIC COURSE Stuttgart Neckar Stand Up Paddling / Paddling Adventure Jones Tours: $54
- Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $21
- Stuttgart City walk - Private tour: $356
- Stuttgart Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Stuttgart Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour in a double-decker bus: $22
- Stuttgart Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Stuttgart €22
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 Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $28
- Wine hike with wine tasting: $31
- Guided Wine Walk & Wine Tasting: $44
- Wine Tour with wines of the best winemakers: $46
- Fußball Weintour - Football & Wine Tour: $46
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Stuttgart, we can see that Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart in the Summer?
Both Stuttgart and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Stuttgart because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Leiden is cooler than Stuttgart in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Stuttgart. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Leiden. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Stuttgart during summer. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Stuttgart receives 238 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Leiden usually receives more rain than Stuttgart. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Stuttgart 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Stuttgart in the Autumn?
Both Stuttgart and Leiden during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Stuttgart this time of year.
In the autumn, Leiden is cooler than Stuttgart. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Stuttgart averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Stuttgart. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stuttgart receives 122 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in October than Stuttgart. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Stuttgart 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Stuttgart in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Stuttgart. Furthermore, many travelers come to Stuttgart for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Stuttgart. It's quite cold in Leiden in the winter. In January, Leiden is generally much colder than Stuttgart. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Stuttgart fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Stuttgart during winter. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Stuttgart receives 60 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Leiden usually receives more rain than Stuttgart. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Stuttgart 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Stuttgart in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Stuttgart. Additionally, many visitors come to Stuttgart in the spring for the activities around the city.
Leiden is much colder than Stuttgart in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In the spring, Leiden often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Stuttgart. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stuttgart receives 154 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets less rain in April than Stuttgart. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Stuttgart 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Stuttgart and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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