Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Prague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Prague or Grand Cayman?
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 Prague and Grand Cayman. 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: Prague or Grand Cayman?
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPrague $111Grand Cayman $215
The average daily cost (per person) in Prague is $111, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $215. 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 Prague and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPrague $68Grand Cayman $150
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPrague $136Grand Cayman $300
Compare Hotels in Prague and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Prague or Grand Cayman? 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: Prague Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Prague $8.26Grand Cayman $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- VIP Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $60
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Prague APT-HTL (PRG) : $36
- Transfer from Prague to Dresden: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $191
- Transfer from Prague to Cesky Krumlov: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $138
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport to Hotels: $25
- Scenic Private Transfer from Prague to Vienna or Vienna to Prague: $257
- Private transfer from Prague to Vilshofen: $592
- Private transfer from Prague to Vienna with 2h stop in Mikulov: $141
- Private transfer from Prague to Munich: $700
- Private transfer from Prague to Budapest: $1,066
- Private transfer from Prague to Berlin with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $284
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Prague 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 dayPrague $26Grand Cayman $39
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.30
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.61
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Cookies$0.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Prague Street Food Tour: $53
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $54
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Prague $16Grand Cayman $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.30
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$6.02
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Image Theatre for Two$41
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Prague Escape Game Experience: $32
- The Private Prague All Inclusive Tour: $268
- "Best of Prague" custom-built private tour 7 hours : $199
- 1 hour Old timer Convertible Prague Sightseeing Tour: $137
- 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $17
- 1–Hour Vintage Car Tour: $129
- 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $164
- 1,5-Hour Prague Monasteries Segway Tour : $68
- 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $63
- 1000 years of history! Evening walking foodie tour: $146
- 180 Min Grand Private City Tour on E-Scooter: $95
- 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $169
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $45
- Reagan’s Honey Beekeeping Adventure: $67
- Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
- Stingraycity Adventure: $69
- Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $69
- Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
- Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $75
- Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $75
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPrague $11Grand Cayman $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.83
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $24
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $37
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $47
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer$4.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Prague is in Europe and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Prague Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Prague or Grand Cayman?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Prague and Grand Cayman, 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 Prague or Grand Cayman?
Prague has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Prague or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman and Prague during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Prague because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
In the summer, Prague is cooler than Grand Cayman. Typically, the summer temperatures in Prague in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Prague usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Prague gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPrague 19°C (66°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Prague or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Prague and Grand Cayman. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Prague this time of year. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Prague is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Prague average around 11°C (52°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Grand Cayman receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Prague usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPrague 11°C (52°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Prague or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Prague as well as Grand Cayman. Many travelers come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Prague. Prague is much colder than Grand Cayman in the winter. The daily temperature in Prague averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Prague usually gets less rain in January than Grand Cayman. Prague gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPrague 1°C (33°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Prague or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
Both Grand Cayman and Prague are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Prague in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Prague is much colder than Grand Cayman. Typically, the spring temperatures in Prague in April average around 10°C (49°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In April, Prague usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Prague gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPrague 10°C (49°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Prague
| Prague | Grand Cayman | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.