Which place is cheaper, Roatan or London?
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 London or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between London and Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Roatan?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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London Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLondon £217Roatan £31
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £217, while the average daily cost in Roatan is £31. 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 London and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £125Roatan £7.70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £250Roatan £15
Compare Hotels in London and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in London or Roatan? 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: London Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Roatan £13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow Airport & Premier Inn: $9.15
- Bus Transfer Between Heathrow Airport & Radisson RED: $9.15
- Transfer Heathrow Airport to/from Renaissance Hotel: $9.15
- Stansted airport: Bus transfer from/to Cambridge: $12
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $15
- Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol: $16
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from London: $17
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow & Luton Airports: $17
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol City Center: $18
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $18
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Oxford Gloucester Green: $26
- Departure Private Transfer Argostoli to Kephalonia Airport EFL in Business Car: $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi£2.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $152
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $128
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $112
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into London or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and London 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 dayLondon £59Roatan £11
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided: $6.97
- London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $43
- Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $48
- Pizza Making Masterclass: $61
- The English Food You Don't Expect Food Tour of London: $68
- French Cuisine Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden: $87
- Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home: $93
- Devour Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine: $106
- London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour: $109
- Japanese Izakaya Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden: $116
- London Dinner Cruise on the Thames River: $119
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.London £33Roatan £19
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.49
- A Camp Self-Guided Tour of London with Paul Baker: $5.00
- London British Empire Walking Tour: Hidden History: $5.83
- London’s West End at War: Self-Guided WWII Puzzle Adventure: $5.94
- Thomas Cubitt’s Pimlico: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- There’s More to Moorgate: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.99
- London Bridge: Troll Hunt Puzzle Adventure: $6.29
- Southwark Pirates of the Thames Quest Experience in London: $6.29
- London Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $6.44
- Brixton Self-Guided Music Walking Tour - Guided By Historian: $6.81
- Covent Garden Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.82
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV & community adventure, Mangrove tour, food tasting and Beach: $139
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $99
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Cruise Travelers West Bay Beach Break with Island Tour in Roatan: $50
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Custom Roatan Cruise Excursion and Island Tour: $55
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLondon £15Roatan £4.86
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- An Epic Bar Crawl in London United Kingdom: $15
- 1 Big Night Out Weekday Pub Crawl: $26
- London Pub Crawl: $29
- Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail: $30
- London PUB CRAWL Shots Pints & Good Times: $34
- The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $35
- Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting: $41
- North London Craft Brewery Tour: $67
- London Sightseeing Gusbourne Sparkling Wine Tasting & Cheese: $67
- London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates: $80
- Pub Crawl and Sing along London Experience: $80
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between London and Roatan, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since London is in Europe and Roatan 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is London Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Roatan?
London has a larger population, and is about 990 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of London and Roatan, 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.