A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nadi (Port Denarau) vs. Utrecht for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht, 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: Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht?

Nadi (Port Denarau)

Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.

Utrecht

Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.


Which place is cheaper, Utrecht or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

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

  • Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
    Fiji Prices
    Utrecht Prices
    Netherlands Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $198
    Utrecht $271

The average daily cost (per person) in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is $271. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) and Utrecht in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $106
    Utrecht $125
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $212
    Utrecht $250
Compare Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau) and Utrecht

Looking for a hotel in Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)


Hotels in Utrecht


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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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices and Utrecht Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81
    Utrecht $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):

  • Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels : $6.86
  • Private Car Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $8.24
  • Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.12
  • Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.12
  • Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.15
  • Shared Shuttle Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport/ Port to Hotel: $9.15
  • Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort : $11
  • Port Denarau Island from Your Resort (Private Transfer): $12
  • Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $12
  • Private Transfer Nadi Airport to or from Hotel or Resort: $13
  • Nadi Airport Transfer :Nadi Airport to All Nadi & Denarau Island/ Vuda Hotels: $14
  • Private Transfer: Nadi Int Airport - Denarau Island Hotels: $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:

  • Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
  • Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
  • Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $131

Is it cheaper to fly into Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht?

Prices for flights to both Utrecht and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $69
    Utrecht $117

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.

  • Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
  • Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $32
    Utrecht $51

Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:

  • Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour: $70
  • Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $73
  • Shore Excursion-Wonders of Nadi Sightseeing Tour-Temple,Gardens,Markets&Shopping: $77
  • Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
  • Cultural Night Tour: $80
  • Nadi Therapeutic Mud Pools and Garden Tour - Shore Excursions EX PORT DENARAU: $82
  • Nadi Heritage Tour : $82
  • Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
  • Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour : $92
  • Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
  • Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour - Ex Fiji Marriott, Momi Bay: $100
  • Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100

Tours and Activities in Utrecht

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:

  • Utrecht 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.58
  • A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
  • Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
  • Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
  • Utrecht Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
  • Utrecht Historic City: a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour: $12
  • Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
  • Pub Trail Utrecht An Adventure Full of Surprises: $13
  • Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
  • Utrecht Guided Highlights Walking Tour: $19
  • Utrecht Walking Tour with a local comedian as guide: $23
  • Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $24

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $11
    Utrecht $28


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive? and Is Utrecht Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Utrecht?

Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Nadi (Port Denarau) and Utrecht, 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.