Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Liverpool or Cartagena?
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 Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
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.
Cartagena
The capital of the Bolivar Department of Colombia, Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in the country. It sits on Colombia's northern coast by the Caribbean Sea. It's a port city with a population of almost 900,000, making it the fifth largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich history and was the first Spanish colony on the American continent. It was also one of the first sanctuaries for freed African slaves in the Americas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool £161Cartagena £37
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is £161, while the average daily cost in Cartagena is £37. 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 Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool £76Cartagena £21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool £152Cartagena £42
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool or Cartagena? 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 Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool £26Cartagena £5.89
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:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- Private Transfer from Bocagrande to Port of Cartagena: $25
- 15. Transfer to SANTA MARTA from Cartagena Private or vice versa.: $290
- 18.Transfer (Rafael N-Hotel Decameron Baru Airport) or vice versa: $90
- 2. Transfer from the Airport to the Cartagena Hotel (or vice versa): $29
- 20. Transfer Rafael N. Airport-HOTEL LAS ISLAS-CALABLANCA: $142
- 8. Transfer to BARRANQUILLA from Cartagena Private or vice versa: $160
- Air Conditioning Bus transfer: $10
- Airport Hotel Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfer - Hotel Cartagena: $23
- Airport Transfer Hotel: $35
- Airport Transfers Cartagena: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer Cartagena Airport CTG to Cartagena City by Minivan: $92
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena 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 £59Cartagena £7.72
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 Cartagena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.
- Featured in NYTimes > Arepas and Dancing: Danceable Cooking Class in Cartagena: $32
- Cooking class of typical food at the beach and sunset view: $39
- Taste Cartagena Food tour: $40
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena: $42
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $44
- Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef: $50
- Cooking Class: Street food & Mojito making: $50
- Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
- Private Dinner at a Local Chef's House in Cartagena: $58
- Cartagena Gourmet: Cooking Class with a View, Elegance & Flavor: $59
- Street food tour: $61
- 2 hours Sibarita Express Dinner: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool £36Cartagena £17
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Emeralds Tour: $0.03
- Into the Walls of The City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cartagena de Indias: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Artists' Quarter Getsemani Self-guided Tour: $6.35
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Great Battle: Fort of San Felipe: $6.99
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $8.50
- Tour the city on a rumba in a typical bus: $9.42
- Old Town & Getsemani Quarter Self-guided Tour: $9.58
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: Pirate Tales in Cartagena: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Streets of Downtown : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Getsemaní Neighborhood: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part II: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool £13Cartagena £7.24
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 Cartagena
Also in Cartagena, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots: $19
- Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl all included!: $23
- Cartagena Pub Crawl: Let's Party & Matching in Getsemaní: $24
- Pub Crawl Only Locals Have Fun In The Walled City: $35
- Nightlife Pub crawl in Cartagena: $72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Cartagena, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool is in Europe and Cartagena is in South America, 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 Cartagena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cartagena 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 Cartagena.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Liverpool Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Cartagena?
Cartagena has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool and Cartagena, 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 Cartagena?
Liverpool has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cartagena experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Liverpool or Cartagena in the Summer?
Both Cartagena and Liverpool are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Liverpool in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Liverpool is much colder than Cartagena in the summer. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Cartagena fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Cartagena. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during summer. Liverpool gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLiverpool 15°C (60°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cartagena in the Autumn?
Both Cartagena and Liverpool during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
In the autumn, Liverpool is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Liverpool in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Cartagena averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In the autumn, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun.
Cartagena gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Liverpool usually gets less rain in October than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLiverpool 12°C (53°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cartagena in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Liverpool and Cartagena. The winter months attract visitors to Liverpool because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Liverpool is generally much colder than Cartagena. Daily temperatures in Liverpool average around 5°C (42°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. Liverpool usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during winter. Liverpool gets 53 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Liverpool usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLiverpool 5°C (42°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Liverpool or Cartagena in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Liverpool as well as Cartagena. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
Liverpool is much colder than Cartagena in the spring. The daily temperature in Liverpool averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Cartagena fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. In the spring, Liverpool often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun.
Liverpool usually gets more rain in April than Cartagena. Liverpool gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLiverpool 8°C (47°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Liverpool
| Liverpool | Cartagena | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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