Which place is cheaper, Quito or Oxford?
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 Oxford or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford or Quito, 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: Oxford or Quito?
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Oxford Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOxford $216Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is $216, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Oxford and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOxford $97Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOxford $194Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Oxford or Quito? 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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oxford $35Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aynho Park Oxfordshire Transfer to Heathrow Airport: $299
- Ferry Transfers Between Newhaven, England and Dieppe, France: $55
- London and Oxford Private Transfer Service: $254
- Oxford Airport Transfers in any UK Airports: $178
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $212
- Oxford To Heathrow Airport Private Transfer: $200
- Oxford To London Heathrow Airport (LHR ) - Departure Private Transfer: $219
- Oxford To Luton Airport Private Transfer: $240
- Oxford to Heathrow Airport private transfers: $191
- Portsmouth Port to Heathrow Airport Transfer: $247
- Private Taxi Transfers To or From Gatwick Airport and London: $165
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $43
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Transfers Friends Airport Quito: $40
- Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve one way: $109
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $75
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel with bilingual driver: $43
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel or vice versa with bilingual driver-guide: $43
- Transfer Airport → Quito (one way / round trip): $50
- Shared Transfer from Quito hotels to Airport: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Oxford or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Oxford 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 dayOxford $95Quito $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Oxford
For Oxford, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Traditional English Cooking Class in Sussex with a Chef: $115
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- 3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito: $38
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- From Cayambe Traditional Cooking Class with Transfers: $60
- Quito Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Food Tour in quaint old town with tastings and lunch: $71
- Street Food Tour with Private Transport: $79
- Hidden Gems Food Tour with Cacao Tasting and Culture: $87
- Cooking Class with Chef, Market Tour & Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Oxford $26Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chipping Norton Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Oxford by Operation City Quest: $11
- Secret A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Cirencester’s Tall Tales and Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Inside Radiohead’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
- Amazing Audio Tour : Dreaming Spires Oxford adventure: $15
- City and Universities Express Tour & Audio Guide: $16
- River Thames Sightseeing Cruise: $20
- Historic Pubs & Taverns Guided Walking Tour: $21
- Oxford Exam GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $21
- Town & Gown Walking Tour: $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 Day Quito to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour with Accommodation: $281
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- 3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle: $897
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Antisana & Amazon comunities, Caves, Baños Guided Tour: $734
- 6-Day Ecuador Heritage Tour: Art, Culture and Otavalo: $1,847
- All-Inclusive Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito: $220
- Amazon Adventure: 4 Days of Nature & Culture from Quito: $1,770
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included: $210
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOxford $28Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Oxford Pub Tour: Historic Pubs and Local Brews: $55
- Chilterns Blue Line Wine Tour Explore Boutique Vineyards: $172
- Henley Wine Tour: Explore 3 Boutique Vineyards with Lunch: $199
- Wine Tours of Kent Private group booking: $261
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Oxford and Quito, we can see that Oxford is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Oxford is in Europe and Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford than you might in Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Oxford Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oxford or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford and Quito, 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.
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.