A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lombok vs. Copan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lombok or Copan?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lombok and Copan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Lombok or Copan?

Lombok

Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.

Copan

If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.

Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, Copan or Lombok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Copan is $99. 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 Lombok and Copan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lombok $28
    Copan $21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lombok $56
    Copan $42
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Copan

Looking for a hotel in Lombok or Copan? 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 Lombok


Hotels in Copan


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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: Lombok Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lombok $11
    Copan $73

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok

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

  • Airport Transfer: Airport To Senggigi/senggigi To Airport: $70
  • Airport transfer from Lombok airport to Sembalun Rinjiani area: $60
  • Eka Jaya Boat Transfer from Lombok to Serangan: $73
  • Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
  • Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
  • Lombok Int Airport (LOP) to Lombok - Round Trip Private Transfer: $50
  • Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
  • One way Private Airport Transfer To Mataram & Senggigi Area: $40
  • Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
  • Private Transfer from Airport to or from Gili Asahan/ Gili Gede: $51
  • Private Transfer from Batu Bolong to Lombok Airport (LOP): $67
  • Private Transfer from Bintaro to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Copan?

Prices for flights to both Copan and Lombok 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
    Lombok $20
    Copan $34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok

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

  • Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class : $25
  • Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
  • Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
  • Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
  • Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
  • Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lombok $9.90
    Copan $24

Tours and Activities in Lombok

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.

  • Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
  • Lombok Private Tour-Car Hire With Full day Customize Trip: $33
  • Lombok Customize Tour with Private Driver: $35
  • Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
  • Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
  • Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
  • Lombok Customize Tour: $45
  • Lombok White Water Rafting and Pura Lingsar Private Full Day Tour: $48
  • Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour to a Tropical Paradise: $49
  • Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
  • Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
  • Benang Stokel, Benang Kelambu, Culture, & Beach Tour: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lombok $7.84
    Copan $6.77


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

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