Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Mombasa?
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 Mombasa or Hamburg?
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 Mombasa and Hamburg. 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: Mombasa or Hamburg?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $80Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, 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 Mombasa and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Hamburg $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
- Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $74
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $114
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
- Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43
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:
- Transfer from Fuhlsbüttel Airport to Hamburg City Center: $126
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $256
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $121
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $167
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $121
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $206
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $231
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $255
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Hamburg $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
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: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- 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 : $130
- 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.Mombasa $18Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mombasa Guided City Tour Experience: $25
- Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour: $30
- Mombasa city tour: $30
- Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
- Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour: $35
- Mombasa City Tour : $40
- Half day Mombasa City Tour: $42
- Haller Park Tour observing hippos, giraffes, birds, monkeys, crocs & others: $45
- Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour: $48
- Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi: $50
- Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus: $50
- Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55
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
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $12
- 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: $101
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.79Hamburg $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
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- 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 Mombasa and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa 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 Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mombasa. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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 Mombasa or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Hamburg in the Summer?
Both Hamburg and Mombasa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mombasa is a little warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mombasa in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the summer, Mombasa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Hamburg. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Mombasa usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Hamburg. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 26°C (79°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 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 OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Hamburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Hamburg. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. Mombasa is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the winter, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
Mombasa usually gets less rain in January than Hamburg. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the spring, Mombasa is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mombasa in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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.