Which place is cheaper, Cartagena or Strasbourg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Strasbourg or Cartagena?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Strasbourg and Cartagena can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Strasbourg or Cartagena?
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany in the historic region of Alsace, Strasbourg is the perfect introduction to all that is unique about Alsace - walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany and between a medieval past and a progressive future. Strasbourg has a range of attractions from a fascinating Gothic Cathedral to the old town's twisting alleys lined with crooked half-timbered houses and cozy winstubs (Alsatian taverns) by the canals. Strasbourg is famous for its Christmas market and gingerbread and is also home to the glittering EU Quarter and hosts France's second-largest student population. Strasbourg is immersed in the Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a bridge of unity between France and Germany for centuries. The city center is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the first entire city to earn such an honor.
Cartagena
The capital of the Bolivar Department of Colombia, Cartagena is one of the most visited cities in the country. It sits on Colombia's northern coast by the Caribbean Sea. It's a port city with a population of almost 900,000, making it the fifth largest city in Colombia. The city has a rich history and was the first Spanish colony on the American continent. It was also one of the first sanctuaries for freed African slaves in the Americas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia, and The Best Eco Tours in Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStrasbourg €138Cartagena €44
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is €138, while the average daily cost in Cartagena is €44. 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 Strasbourg and Cartagena in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStrasbourg €67Cartagena €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStrasbourg €134Cartagena €50
Compare Hotels in Strasbourg and Cartagena
Looking for a hotel in Strasbourg or Cartagena? 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: Strasbourg Hotel Prices and Cartagena Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Strasbourg €44Cartagena €6.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer Strasbourg to Strasbourg Airport by Luxury Van: $64
- Door-to-Door private transfer and driver from Strasbourg to Basel: $233
- Private Transfer Airport to Strasbourg Round trip: $74
- Private Transfer Strasbourg to Europa Park: $252
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $65
- Private transfer Strasbourg Airport: $59
- Strasbourg Entzheim Airport - Private Transfer from/to Hotels: $79
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg Airport to City centre: $82
- Strasbourg Private Transfer from Strasbourg city centre to Strasbourg Airport: $82
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cartagena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cartagena:
- 15. Transfer to SANTA MARTA from Cartagena Private or vice versa.: $290
- Cartagena to Santa Marta Private Transfer Service: $268
- Cartagena to Santa Marta (or vice versa) Private Transfer : $265
- 8. Transfer to BARRANQUILLA from Cartagena Private or vice versa: $160
- San Diego to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $157
- Cartagena to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer: $156
- 20. Transfer Rafael N. Airport-HOTEL LAS ISLAS-CALABLANCA: $142
- Cartagena to or from Tayrona Park Private Transfer: $136
- Cartagena to or from Santa Marta Private Transfer: $125
- Full-Day in Isla del Encanto with Lunch and Transfer to the Pier: $114
- Walking Tour with Transfers - Gabriel García Márquez & Cartagena Walled City: $110
- Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG): Transfer to Cartagena: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Strasbourg or Cartagena?
Prices for flights to both Cartagena and Strasbourg 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 dayStrasbourg €44Cartagena €9.13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 hours Cooking lesson: $53
- Strasbourg Private Food Tour: experience the city like a local!: $93
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet private Tour with tastings: $102
- Strasbourg Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cartagena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cartagena.
- Featured in NYTimes > Arepas and Dancing: Danceable Cooking Class in Cartagena: $32
- Cooking class of typical food at the beach and sunset view: $39
- Taste Cartagena Food tour: $40
- Street Food Tour in Cartagena: $42
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $44
- Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef: $50
- Cooking Class: Street food & Mojito making: $50
- Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine: $55
- Private Dinner at a Local Chef's House in Cartagena: $58
- Cartagena Gourmet: Cooking Class with a View, Elegance & Flavor: $59
- Street food tour: $61
- 2 hours Sibarita Express Dinner: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Strasbourg €24Cartagena €20
Tours and Activities in Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- Strasbourg : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Strasbourg сity tour: audioguide in your smartphone: $7.53
- Strasbourg's Cobblestones & Cathedrals: An Audio Tour: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt City Tour: $8.07
- Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $9.94
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Guided Tours of Strasbourg Cathedral: $19
Tours and Activities in Cartagena
Here are a few actual costs in Cartagena for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Beach Buggy ATV Adventure Tour CARTAGENA: $135
- Eco cultural Historical Tour beyond Old City! + Pool: $98
- Exciting Beach Buggy ATV Tour in Cartagena : $165
- Palenque Native Guide, free entrance tickets, dance show & lunch: $110
- Playa Morena Beach Club Whith Lunch And Walking tour of fort San Fernando: $39
- Private Beach Tour in Barú and Optional Bird Aviary: $120
- Private Tour & the best coffee of the world in Cartagena (Also for cruisers): $250
- Private city tour: $197
- Shore excursion Accessible sightseeing tour : $250
- Tour around the Rosario Islands 4 islands: $65
- "Essential Cartagena" Private Tour. : $70
- 16. Punta Arena Tour (Tierra Bomba Island): $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayStrasbourg €19Cartagena €8.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Aperitif at the winemaker with cellar visit and wine tasting in Alsace: $11
- Wine tasting and immersive cellar tour: $20
- Wine tour, tasting and picnic basket: $38
- Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg: $105
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $118
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $120
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $151
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $172
- Wine Tasting Private Tour: $549
Sample the Local Flavors in Cartagena
Also in Cartagena, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots: $19
- Cartagena's Best Pub Crawl all included!: $23
- Cartagena Pub Crawl: Let's Party & Matching in Getsemaní: $24
- Pub Crawl Only Locals Have Fun In The Walled City: $35
- Nightlife Pub crawl in Cartagena: $72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Strasbourg and Cartagena, we can see that Strasbourg is more expensive. And not only is Cartagena much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Strasbourg is in Europe and Cartagena 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 Cartagena would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cartagena 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 Strasbourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Strasbourg than you might in Cartagena.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Cartagena Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Strasbourg or Cartagena?
Cartagena has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Strasbourg. When comparing the sizes of Strasbourg and Cartagena, 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 Strasbourg or Cartagena?
Strasbourg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cartagena experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cartagena in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Strasbourg as well as Cartagena. The summer months attract visitors to Strasbourg because of the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cartagena throughout the year.
In the summer, Strasbourg is cooler than Cartagena. Typically, the summer temperatures in Strasbourg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Cartagena averages at about 29°C (84°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Strasbourg this time of the year. In the summer, Strasbourg often gets more sunshine than Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 207 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyStrasbourg 20°C (68°F)Cartagena 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cartagena in the Autumn?
Both Cartagena and Strasbourg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Strasbourg this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Cartagena because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Strasbourg is generally much colder than Cartagena. Daily temperatures in Strasbourg average around 12°C (53°F), and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during autumn. Strasbourg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 175 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cartagena. In October, Strasbourg usually receives less rain than Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberStrasbourg 12°C (53°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cartagena in the Winter?
Both Cartagena and Strasbourg during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Strasbourg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cartagena year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Strasbourg. Strasbourg is much colder than Cartagena in the winter. The daily temperature in Strasbourg averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Cartagena fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Cartagena, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Strasbourg often gets less sunshine than Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cartagena receives 278 hours of full sun.
Strasbourg usually gets more rain in January than Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryStrasbourg 2°C (35°F)Cartagena 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Strasbourg or Cartagena in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Strasbourg and Cartagena. Many visitors come to Strasbourg in the spring for the natural beauty. Cartagena attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Strasbourg is much colder than Cartagena. Typically, the spring temperatures in Strasbourg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Cartagena averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cartagena this time of the year. Strasbourg usually receives less sunshine than Cartagena during spring. Strasbourg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Cartagena receives 209 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Strasbourg usually receives more rain than Cartagena. Strasbourg gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cartagena receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilStrasbourg 11°C (51°F)Cartagena 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Cartagena and Strasbourg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (67°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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