Which place is cheaper, Quito or Liverpool?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Liverpool or Quito?
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 Quito 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 3-Day Tours from London, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Liverpool Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLiverpool $279Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Liverpool is $279, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLiverpool $104Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLiverpool $208Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Liverpool and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Liverpool or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Liverpool $36Quito $6.99
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$8.18
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: $83
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $86
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $83
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $202
- Departure Transfer: Liverpool to Airport LPL by Business Car: $83
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $137
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $68
- Liverpool Airport Transfer 1 to 14 Passengers One Way Transfer : $206
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $131
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Liverpool to Liverpool Airport (LPL) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Private Transfer Out From Quito to International Airport Mariscal Sucre: $60
- Airport Transfer- Hotel in Quito 1 Way: $46
- Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $124
- Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $95
- Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Minibus Departure Transfer from Quito City to Quito Airport UIO: $134
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Private Transfer IN from to the International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito: $48
- Private Transfer In from International Airport Mariscal Sucre to Quito : $60
- Private Transfer Quito: $40
- Private Transfer Quito Airport To Quito City/hotel : $57
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
Is it cheaper to fly into Liverpool or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $140Quito $34
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 12 Beer and Pizza: $94
- 5-Course Dinner with Live Singer and After Party: $94
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $137
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
- Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Liverpool $49Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Liverpool Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $8.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.99
- Upside Down House Entry Ticket: $9.37
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $12
- Private Liverpool Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes: $15
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Liverpool Rock Legends: $15
- City and Cavern Quarter Walking Tour: $16
- The Beatles and Waterfront Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Steps In Time: Liverpool Walking Tour: $16
- Sightseeing River Cruise on the Mersey River: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
- Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
- Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
- Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
- Quito Half Day PRIVATE City tour: $42
- Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $42
- Half Day Bike Tour Discovering Quito: $48
- Fruit Tasting Experience with +15 Exotics Flavors of Ecuador: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLiverpool $18Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Pub Crawl Tour with 3 Drinks: $53
- Evening Walking Historical Pub Crawl in Liverpool: $53
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $54
- Liverpool Wine Tour Experience: $136
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Liverpool and Quito, we can see that Liverpool is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Liverpool is in Europe and Quito 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Liverpool Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Liverpool or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Liverpool. When comparing the sizes of Liverpool and Quito, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.