A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Loch Lomond National Park vs. Leuven for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Loch Lomond National Park or Leuven?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Loch Lomond National Park and Leuven 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: Loch Lomond National Park or Leuven?

Loch Lomond National Park

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park lies just north west of Glasgow. It is the fourth largest national park within the British Isles and has a population of 15,600 people. The park is full of mountains, lochs, and wildlife. This park attracts active travelers that are interested in camping, hiking, exploring, and other outdoor sports. However, it can also be a very relaxing area as it offers quaint bed and breakfast accommodations tucked away in the woods.

Leuven

Lying just east of Brussels, Leuven is a Belgian city and capital of the Province of Flemish Brabant known for its breweries, historic architecture, and university. Because of the university, the town is at its busiest during the academic year (September through June), but there is plenty to see and do during all seasons.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United Kingdom, The Best Luxury Tours to Belgium, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium.


Which place is cheaper, Leuven or Loch Lomond National Park?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Loch Lomond National Park is £61, while the average daily cost in Leuven is £152. 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 Loch Lomond National Park and Leuven in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Loch Lomond National Park £31
    Leuven £79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Loch Lomond National Park £62
    Leuven £158
Compare Hotels in Loch Lomond National Park and Leuven

Looking for a hotel in Loch Lomond National Park or Leuven? 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 Loch Lomond National Park


Hotels in Leuven


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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: Leuven Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Loch Lomond National Park £20
    Leuven £52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leuven

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Leuven:

  • Brussels Shuttle Transfer <-> Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (1 to 8 PLACES) : $280
  • Private transfer from Brussels Airport - Maastricht MB E-CLASS 3 PAX: $279
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Van: $273
  • Transfer Brussels Airport <-> Namur MB V Class 1-7 PAX (ONE WAY): $240
  • Transfer from Brussels Airport -> Antwerp MB S-CLASS 3 PAX: $235
  • Private transfer from Brussels Airport <-> Gent MB S-CLASS 3 PAX: $221
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Mechelen City by Luxury Van: $216
  • Transfer Brussels Airport -> Antwerp MB V-CLASS 7 PAX: $201
  • Private transfer from BRU Airport - Brussels GO BACK MB V-CLASS 7 PAX: $190
  • Private transfer from Brussels Airport <-> Gent MB E-CLASS 3 PAX: $185
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Mechelen by Business Car: $177
  • Transfer From Brussels Airport to Charleroi Airport: $175

Is it cheaper to fly into Loch Lomond National Park or Leuven?

Prices for flights to both Leuven and Loch Lomond National Park 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
    Loch Lomond National Park £15
    Leuven £42

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Leuven

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Leuven.

  • Mechelen Small-Group Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $75
  • Mechelen Food Tour: $82
  • Vegan Walking Food Tour in Mechelen: $82

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Loch Lomond National Park £16
    Leuven £19

Tours and Activities in Leuven

Here are a few actual costs in Leuven for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Guided Small-Group Cycling Tour of Mechelen: $60
  • Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
  • Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $74
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour with Offline Access: $5.99
  • Mechelen Small-Group Running Tour: $52
  • Private 2 Hour Walking Tour of Mechelen : $229
  • Small-Group Chocolate Tour in Mechelen: $63
  • Small-Group Mechelen City Guided Walking Tour: $52
  • Soothing Corners of Leuven - Romantic Tour: $288
  • Special Christmas Journey in Leuven - Walking Tour: $395

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Loch Lomond National Park £3.93
    Leuven £21


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Loch Lomond National Park and Leuven, we can see that Leuven is more expensive. And not only is Loch Lomond National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Loch Lomond National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Loch Lomond National Park 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 Leuven would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leuven than you might in Loch Lomond National Park.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Loch Lomond National Park Expensive? and Is Leuven Expensive?.