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Should I Visit Lisbon or Leiden for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive? | Budget Your Trip

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lisbon vs. Leiden for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lisbon or Leiden?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Lisbon or Leiden? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Lisbon or Leiden?

Lisbon

Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.


Which place is cheaper, Leiden or Lisbon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €131, while the average daily cost in Leiden is €133. 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 Lisbon and Leiden in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lisbon 58
    Leiden 78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lisbon 116
    Leiden 156
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Leiden

Looking for a hotel in Lisbon or Leiden? 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.

Hotels in Lisbon


Hotels in Leiden


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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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Leiden Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Leiden 26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon

Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • mapeTOUR Transfers to and from Lisbon Airport: $83
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lisbon HTL-APT (LIS): $36
  • Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima Nazaré Alcobaça Óbidos Tomar Leiria: $220
  • Transfers from Lisbon airport and to Lisbon Airport: $121
  • Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon): $248
  • Transfers: $133
  • Transfer: Airport to where you want: $39
  • Transfer from Lisbon to PortoPorto to Lisbon: $188
  • Transfer from Lisbon to Porto / Porto to Lisbon: $199
  • Transfer from Lisbon to Oporto: $276
  • Transfer from Lisbon to Comporta / Troia: $138
  • Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Cascais: $83

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: $94

Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Leiden?

Prices for flights to both Leiden and Lisbon 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lisbon 42
    Leiden 39
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon

For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Coffee
    2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon

For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Wine Tasting Apéritif - 1 Hour Guided Wine Tasting Before Dinner: $21
  • Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
  • Tapas Food Tour: $38
  • Fado Tour with Live Show and Portuguese Dinner: $47
  • Lisbon Food Tour: $54
  • Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $54
  • 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $54
  • Legendary Beer Dinner: $54
  • Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show: $55
  • Original Morning Food Tour: $64
  • Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $71
  • Lisbon Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks and Food inlcuded: $71

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Leiden 17

Tours and Activities in Lisbon

For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-Hour Night Sailing Tour in Lisbon with a Drink: $50
  • Lisbon Essential Walking Tour: History, Stories and Lifestyle: $28
  • Lisbon by Heart Private Walking Tour: $66
  • PORTUGUESE WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCES: the flavours of Portugal : $110
  • Private Tour Sintra, cabo da Roca & Cascais: $286
  • Private day tour Serra da Estrela cheese factory bread museum: $170
  • Saint George Castle Guided Tour from Lisbon: $34
  • Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $121
  • Street Art Walking Tour in Lisbon - Parque das Nações: $17
  • Évora Tour: $166
  • Évora Tour - Évora Town and Surroundings Private Tour: $246
  • Évora Tour - The heart of Alentejo region: $105

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!: $28
  • Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $33
  • Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $165
  • Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $6.12
  • Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $274
  • Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $270
  • Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $42
  • Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $33
  • Guided City Canal Cruise: $14
  • Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.77
  • Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lisbon 18
    Leiden 26

Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:

  • Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
  • Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $19
  • 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $21
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $22
  • Lisbon Pub Crawl: $22
  • Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
  • Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
  • Let's Go Out - Different bar crawl : $30
  • Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $31
  • Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $39
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $42
  • Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42

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: $22
  • Leiden Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22


When comparing the travel costs between Lisbon and Leiden, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lisbon Expensive? and Is Leiden Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Leiden?

Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon and Leiden, 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 Lisbon or Leiden?

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 Lisbon or Leiden in the Summer?

Both Leiden and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.

Lisbon is a little warmer than Leiden in the summer. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Leiden fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

It's quite sunny in Leiden. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during summer. Lisbon gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Lisbon usually receives less rain than Leiden. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lisbon 23°C (73°F) 
    Leiden 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Leiden in the Autumn?

Both Leiden and Lisbon during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lisbon for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Lisbon is much warmer than Leiden. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lisbon in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Leiden averages at about 11°C (51°F).

It's quite sunny in Lisbon. In the autumn, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Lisbon gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 99 hours of full sun.

Lisbon usually gets more rain in October than Leiden. Lisbon gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lisbon 19°C (66°F) 
    Leiden 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Leiden in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and Leiden. Many visitors come to Lisbon in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Leiden can be very cold during winter. In January, Lisbon is generally much warmer than Leiden. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 12°C (53°F), and Leiden fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Leiden during winter. Lisbon gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Leiden receives 46 hours of full sun in the winter.

Lisbon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Leiden. Lisbon gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lisbon 12°C (53°F) 
    Leiden 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Leiden in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as Leiden. Most visitors come to Lisbon for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

Lisbon is much warmer than Leiden in the spring. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Leiden fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In the spring, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Leiden. Lisbon gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Leiden receives 166 hours of full sun.

Lisbon usually gets more rain in April than Leiden. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Leiden receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lisbon 16°C (60°F) 
    Leiden 8°C (46°F)

Typical Weather for Leiden and Lisbon

Lisbon Leiden
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 3°C (37°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 17°C (62°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 17°C (62°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 6°C (43°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 3°C (38°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)