Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Luang Prabang?
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 Luang Prabang or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Hamburg, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Luang Prabang or Hamburg?
Luang Prabang
Southeast Asia is a region full of mystical wonders and cultural charm, but nowhere is as charming as the city of Luang Prabang. As the former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang was reopened to tourism in 1989. With that move the city experienced an upswing in revenue and was able to restore and rebuild the beautiful colonial mansions to serve as guesthouses and hotels for the new swarm of tourists.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Luang Prabang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $18Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $18, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Luang Prabang and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.60Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Hamburg? 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: Luang Prabang Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.07Hamburg $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luang Prabang
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Luang Prabang are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$2.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $269
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $257
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $233
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $206
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $206
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $206
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $168
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $168
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg to Hamburg Airport XFW in Luxury Car: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Luang Prabang 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 dayLuang Prabang $9.25Hamburg $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luang Prabang
For Luang Prabang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks: $39
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in: $47
- Mekong River Sunset & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $53
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $53
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $131
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.66Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- Farm Tour and Buffalo Buffet Adventure: $9.00
- Audio-Guided City Tour in Electric Car: $14
- Laos Railway: Train Tickets Easily - Skip the Lines - No worries : $30
- Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour: $30
- UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour: $35
- Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River: $35
- Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang: $35
- Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise: $41
- From Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch: $42
- Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves: $43
- Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls: $44
- Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang with Live Performance: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $88
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $20
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $25
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $102
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $81
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $102
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
- 90-minute harbor tour through the Speicherstadt in Hamburg: $43
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.78Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Luang Prabang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luang Prabang is in Asia and Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Luang Prabang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luang Prabang 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Luang Prabang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luang Prabang Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Hamburg, 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 Luang Prabang or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luang Prabang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Hamburg. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in July than Hamburg. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Luang Prabang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite rainy in Luang Prabang. In October, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Luang Prabang during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luang Prabang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. In the winter, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luang Prabang in January average around 21°C (70°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
Luang Prabang usually gets less rain in January than Hamburg. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 28°C (82°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Luang Prabang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Luang Prabang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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