Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Liverpool and Cape Town can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Liverpool or Cape Town?
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Cape Town £78
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is £78. 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 Liverpool and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Cape Town £31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Cape Town £62
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool or Cape Town? 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: Liverpool Hotel Prices and Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Cape Town £14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool£6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- ROUND TRIP: transfer to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): $232
- Private Transfer from Liverpool to Liverpool Cruise Port: $41
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Hotels to Holyhead Cruise Port: $103
- Private Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Manchester Airport (MAN): $150
- Private Transfer from Bootle to Manchester Airport (MAN): $116
- Private Transfer from Birchwood to Manchester Airport (MAN): $70
- Private Liverpool Departure Transfer - Liverpool Hotel / Accomm To Airport: $51
- Private Liverpool Arrival Transfer:Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Hotel/Accomm: $51
- Private Arrival Transfer from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool City Center: $47
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Liverpool: $6.89
- Beatles-Themed Private Taxi Tour with Transfers: $163
- BUS Transfer to/from John Lennon Airport: $5.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transport Shuttle Transfer to Camps Bay Cape Town: $18
- Airport transfers: $22
- 1 Day Durbanville Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Private Transfers: $178
- 1 Day Explore Cape Town Like a Local with Private Guided Transfer: $149
- 1 Day Helderberg Valley Winelands Tour with Private Transfers: $232
- 1 Day Hemel en Aarde Whale Coast Wine Tour with Private Transfers: $205
- 1 Day Tastes of Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Private Transfers: $220
- 1 Day West Coast Wonders Tour with Private Transfers: $177
- 1 Day Wine Lover Wander Connoisseur Tour with Private Transfers: $180
- 1-3 Passenger Private Arrival & Departure Cape Town - Airport Transfers: $54
- 1.Cape Town Airport Transfer (&Private tour trips during yo Stay): $17
- AIRPORT Transfer to and from Cape Town City: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Liverpool 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 dayLiverpool £59Cape Town £33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner At Mandela's - Cultural Township Dinner Experience: $28
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $41
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $43
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $55
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $56
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $59
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $61
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $61
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $62
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $71
- Cape Town Food tour (Includes all food) 4hrs: $76
- Private Cooking Class and Meal in Local Wynberg Cape Town Home: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Cape Town £18
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour: $22
- Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Liverpool: $51
- Awesome Corners of Liverpool – Family Walking Tour: $287
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL History & Culture Tour-From The Cruise Terminal: $27
- BEST OF LIVERPOOL-Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Beatles & Beyond: A Liverpool Legacy Tour: $305
- Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool by Private Taxi: $235
- Beatles Famous Walking Tour Of Liverpool-From the Cruise Terminal: $27
- Beatles Magical Mystery Tour: $25
- Best of Liverpool Sightseeing Tour by Private Taxi: $253
- City & Beatles Tour - BLUE ROUTE: $25
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $2.99
- District Six Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $3.24
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.60
- Kirstenbosch: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.99
- Cape Town 30-minute V&A Harbour Cruise: $4.15
- Hop-On Hop-Off Cape Town Canal Cruise: $4.15
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down): $4.35
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.35
- Meandering through Mouille Point: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- V&A Waterfront: Seal & Harbour Cruise: $5.00
- Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Cape Town £17
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $7.13
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.60
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $24
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $25
- Sip 15 Wines on a 3-Region Wine Tour with Cheese: $38
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $38
- Three Region Wine Tour: $44
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $47
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $49
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $51
- Fullday Wine Tour: $51
- Stellenbosch Wine Tour half day from Cape Town: $54
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Cape Town, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Cape Town much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool is in Europe and Cape Town is in Africa, 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 Cape Town would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cape Town 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool than you might in Cape Town.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Liverpool Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool and Cape Town, 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 Liverpool or Cape Town?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cape Town is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Liverpool has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Liverpool or Cape Town in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Cape Town. Many travelers come to Liverpool for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Liverpool is cooler than Cape Town in the summer. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. In the summer, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin January. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in July than Cape Townin January. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cape Town in the Autumn?
Both Cape Town and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the autumn for the shopping scene and the music scene.
In the autumn, Liverpool is much colder than Cape Town. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Liverpool in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Cape Town averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Cape Town. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during autumn. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Cape Townin April. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cape Town in the Winter?
Both Cape Town and Liverpool during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Liverpool for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Liverpool is generally much colder than Cape Townin July. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 5°C (42°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the winter, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Cape Townin July. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets less rain in January than Cape Townin July. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cape Town in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Cape Town.
Liverpool is much colder than Cape Town in the spring. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cape Town this time of the year. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Cape Town during spring. Liverpool gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Cape Townin October. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Liverpool
| Liverpool | Cape Town | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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