Which place is cheaper, Caen or Odense?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Odense and Caen. 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.
Other reasons to visit include food.
Caen is a important, historic, and park-filled city. Because this is such a big city, visitors will find many sights and attractions around town. Other popular activities here include museums, nightlife, and food.
Travelers will generally find more things to do in Caen than Odense. While Odense is larger than Caen, Caen has more sights and attractions for tourists. Caen is more touristy than Odense and is popular for its role in World War II and its memorials and historical buildings. Also, Caen is famous for Pegasus Bridge. Odense is well known for
Let's take a look at the differences and similarities between Caen and Odense. Then, you can decide for yourself which place is better for your next trip.
Caen is notable for its sights and museums. However, Odense does not have museums and landmarks.
Visitors can fill many days exploring the museums and attractions around Caen. There are many monuments around town commemorating the city's long history. You'll want to see Château de Caen, Pegasus Bridge, Mémorial de Caen, Musée de Normandie, and Musée des beaux-arts de Caen.
Odense does not have museums and landmarks.
Caen is notable for its local cuisine and restaurants. Also, Odense is not as famous, but is still a good city to visit for its restaurants.
Dining out in Caen is an experience not to be missed. There's a market that's at its best on Sundays where you'll find fresh produce and other local ingredients. There are also Michelin starred restaurants, seafood restaurants, and other traditional dishes. Head to the Vaugueux Quarter for traditional dishes.
There are plenty of up and coming restaurants around Odense. You'll find local restaurants serving local favorites such as smoked salmon. You'll also find burger joints and international options such as sushi.
Caen is a good destination for its evening party scene. However, Odense is not a destination with noteworthy nightlife.
There's a variety of activities in the evening in Caen. The nightlife scene stays active thanks to the 30,000 students living in town. Head to the Rue Ecuyère for a pub crawl or hit up any of the other bars around town.
Odense is not a destination with noteworthy nightlife.
Odense is a very popular place for its kid-friendly activities. Also, Caen is not quite as popular, but is fairly good for its family-friendly activities.
Odense is a very family-friendly destination. As the home of Hans Christian Andersen, this town is a child's playhouse. You can visit the H.C. Andersen House, which will bring his fairytale mind to life. The city also has more than 200 playgrounds, an amazing zoo, and the Funen Village, which is an open air museum. There's also a castle to explore and paddle boating on the water.
You'll find plenty of kid-friendly things to do in Caen. There are museums, parks, monasteries, and castles that kids and adults alike with enjoy visiting.
Caen is a good destination for couples. However, Odense is a mediocre city for romance.
Caen is a good city for couples to visit. Couples that are fascinated by history will enjoy a visit to this town in Normandy. There are also abbeys, castles and parks.
Odense is not the best destination for a couple to visit. It's a charming city with a lot of green space and paddle boating on the water, but it lacks some of the romance that you find in many European cities.
Caen is a good destination for backpackers. However, Odense is a mediocre city for backpackers and budget travelers.
Plenty of backpackers visit Caen. You'll find more apartments and bed and breakfasts than hostels in town, but backpackers still make their way here.
Odense is a challenging destination for budget travelers and backpackers due to the higher prices. There's a hostel or two in town, but most backpackers don't make the time to visit this off-the-beaten-path destination.
Odense is a good destination for its student-friendly activities. However, Caen is not popular with students.
Plenty of students visit Odense. It's a charming and friendly city that makes a fun place to learn and live. There's a fascinating culture and a number of things to do.
Caen is not popular with students.
Caen is notable for its public transit. However, Odense does not have public transit.
The public transit in Caen can get you to most places easily. There are buses and trams that travel throughout the city.
Odense does not have public transit.
Caen is a good destination for its ease of walking around. However, Odense is not a walkable destination.
Caen is a somewhat walkable city. The city center is best explored on foot.
Odense is not a walkable destination.
Visitors can find plenty of fun things to do in both Odense and Caen. In our opinion, Caen has more to see and do, so we recommend spending more time in Caen than Odense. However, 2-3 days is a good amount of time to spend in either destination.
Families should spend more time in Odense than Caen. Because of the many family-friendly attractions and fun things to do for kids in Odense, it's a great place to visit with the whole family.
Couples should spend more time in Caen than Odense. You'll find plenty of romantic sights and fun activities in Caen that are perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer couple's trip.
Backpackers and budget travelers should spend more time in Caen than Odense if your budget allows for it. With a larger number of budget-friendly sights, good nightlife, and active things to do, anyone traveling on a budget would have a good time in Caen.
Visitors enjoy the food when visiting the destination of Odense. Take your pick from the many activities offered here. With so much to do, one day is probably not enough time to see everything.
Many travelers enjoy the food and museums when visiting the destination of Caen. But since there are so many activities, you'll likely want to spend more than one day exploring.
Odense is a fun place to experience. If you have a weekend, this is a great place to go. A weekend is often enough time to do most activities. The entire region has so many activities, and you'll want time to do everything.
Caen is a great place to explore. It is common to spend a weekend here. With all of its activities, you can easily fill a weekend here. Your budget might influence how long you stay.
You'll find food around the destination of Odense. This city offers something for everyone. Five days is plenty of time to see everything, even with extra days to spare.
It's hard to know how much time to spend in Caen. Five days may feel like too much time unless you plan to do a lot of relaxing. It has many unique tourist attractions and fascinating things to do.
The city of Odense offers food. The length of your trip often depends on your style of travel. One week is usually plenty of time to spend here with extra days to spare. With this much time, visitors often visit nearby destinations or take day trips.
Travelers enjoy the food and museums when visiting the historic destination of Caen. This city offers a variety of activities to choose from. Most people find that one week is more than enough time to see everything.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Odense is $160, while the average daily cost in Caen is $132. 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 Odense and Caen in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Odense or Caen? 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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Also for Caen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Caen and Odense 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.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:
For Caen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odense and Caen, we can see that Odense is more expensive. And not only is Caen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Caen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caen 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense than you might in Caen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odense Expensive? and Is Caen Expensive?.
Odense has a larger population, and is about 32% larger than the population of Caen. When comparing the sizes of Odense and Caen, 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.