Which place is cheaper, Rotterdam or Masai Mara?
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 Masai Mara or Rotterdam?
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 Masai Mara and Rotterdam. 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: Masai Mara or Rotterdam?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. Nearly half of the city's population is not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent from outside the country. Muslim's make up a significant portion of the population. Other area's represented include Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles.
There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integral part of the city design.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best River Cruises from Amsterdam, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Netherlands.
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Masai Mara Prices
Kenya PricesRotterdam Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Rotterdam $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Rotterdam is $222. 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 Masai Mara and Rotterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Rotterdam $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Rotterdam $190
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Rotterdam
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Rotterdam? 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Rotterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Rotterdam $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rotterdam
Also for Rotterdam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Madurodam: Train + tram transferring to/from Rotterdam: $10
- Rotterdam Airport (RTM) Private Transfer to Rotterdam/Amsterdam: $35
- Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Rotterdam - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Rotterdam to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- Rotterdam Private Transfer to Rotterdam Airport RTM in Sedan Car: $83
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Rotterdam Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to Rotterdam Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Rotterdam hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Port to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): $87
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Private Transfer to Rotterdam by Luxury Van: $90
- Rotterdam Private Transfer to Rotterdam Airport RTM by Luxury Van: $90
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to IJmuiden Cruise Port: $132
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Rotterdam?
Prices for flights to both Rotterdam and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $57Rotterdam $103
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rotterdam
For Rotterdam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pizza Cruise: $46
- Rotterdam Food Tour: Taste The Alternative Side Of The City: $79
- Guided Food Tour: $80
- Iconic Rotterdam Food Tour: 7 Local Dishes with a Guide: $85
- Historic Delfshaven: Lunch or Dinner with a Private Chef: $87
- Food Tour by Bike: $104
- Guided Walking Food Tour: $104
- Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with 7 Delicious Tastings: $105
- Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide: $117
- Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam: $130
- Private Food Tour in Rotterdam Taste the Future: $147
- Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Rotterdam $36
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Amboseli N Park Day tour with optional Maasai village visit: $200
- Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi Eating Experience with Transport: $145
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi: $225
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $95
- Giraffe Center Guided Tour from Nairobi: $65
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Rotterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rotterdam.
- Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.53
- Breda Fun Puzzle Quest: True Lord Self-Guided Tour: $5.59
- Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.93
- Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Exploration Game & Tour: $8.24
- Risen from Ruins Self Guided Tour of Rotterdam: $8.99
- Windmills and Dutch Ingenuity: A Kinderdijk Audio Walking Tour: $8.99
- Delfshaven Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Rotterdam’s Old Town: $9.99
- Team Up for a Playful Tour of Rotterdam: $12
- From River to Metropolis: A Rotterdam City Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Art, History and Architecture Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Self-Guided Walking Tour of Gouda: Canals, Colonies, and Cheese: $12
- Rotterdam's Highlights and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Rotterdam $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Rotterdam
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rotterdam:
- Beer Brewery 'Noordt' Beer Tasting: $9.31
- Brewery Noordt Tour Including Two Beers: $20
- Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings: $26
- The Ultimate Rotterdam Bar Crawl Experience: $41
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $52
- Ludwig's Private Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $576
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Rotterdam, we can see that Rotterdam is more expensive. And not only is Masai Mara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Masai Mara is in Africa and Rotterdam 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 Masai Mara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Masai Mara 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 Rotterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rotterdam than you might in Masai Mara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Rotterdam Expensive?.
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.