Which place is cheaper, Quito or Strasbourg?
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 Strasbourg or Quito?
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 Quito can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Strasbourg or Quito?
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.
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 The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStrasbourg $194Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Strasbourg is $194, 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 Strasbourg and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStrasbourg $76Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStrasbourg $152Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Strasbourg and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Strasbourg 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: Strasbourg Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Strasbourg $51Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Strasbourg
Also for Strasbourg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Strasbourg Train Station to Hotel: $107
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) Private Transfer to Strasbourg City: $70
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:
- From Quilotoa Lake Private Tour with Transfer & Lunch: $166
- Private Transfer: Quito Airport (UIO) to Baños de Agua Santa: $160
- Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $137
- From Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip with Transfer: $129
- Panoramic City Tour & Airport Departure Transfer: $114
- Middle of the World Tour with Airport Transfer: $114
- Airport Transfer and City Highlights Tour: $114
- Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve one way: $109
- Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $105
- Private City Tour & Intiñam Museum Visit w/ Transfer: $89
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Private Transfer from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa (one way): $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Strasbourg or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $86Quito $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Strasbourg
For Strasbourg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lebanese Vegetarian Cooking Experience: $64
- Indian Cooking Workshop: $76
- Strasbourg Food Tour - A Taste of Tradition by Do Eat Better: $93
- Food Tour and Old Town Walk: $100
- Strasbourg : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $104
- Private Food Tour and Wine Experience: $105
- Strasbourg Food Tour : Gourmet Tour with tastings: $112
- Strasbourg Food Tour: Food Lover’s Guided Walk with a Local: $220
- Strasbourg Food Tour: A Culinary Experience with a Local: $222
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.Strasbourg $27Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Strasbourg
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Strasbourg.
- Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
- Strasbourg Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt App Game: $4.00
- Explore Strasbourg on a Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- TOP Strasbourg : Private guided tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Strasbourg Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Strasbourg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
- Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Strasbourg Christmas Magic Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $13
- Strasbourg Highlights Self Guided Scavenger hunt and City Walking Tour: $18
- Immersive Cellar Tour - tasting - Kougelhopf to Strasbourg: $22
- TIP TOUR Free Walking Tour Strasbourg History and Hidden Stories: $23
- Degustation and Walking Tour in Strasbourg: $23
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 dayStrasbourg $22Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Strasbourg
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Strasbourg:
- Alsace: Wine tasting/Single Straw Wine Tour: $22
- Wine tasting and shake the wine: $25
- Alsace Wine Tasting in an Intimate Setting: $41
- Wine tasting in discovery of Alsace wines: $100
- Wine tour of the Alsace wine route: $114
- From Medieval Villages & Wine Tasting Day Trip: $145
- From a traditional wine tour to Colmar: $145
- Medieval Villages and Wine Tasting from Strasbourg: $147
- Strasbourg : Wine Tour by bike with a local: $163
- Alsace: Full-Day Wine Tour & Tastings from Strasbourg: $192
- Private Wine Tasting Tour With Personal Driver in Alsace: $294
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 Strasbourg and Quito, we can see that Strasbourg is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Strasbourg 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 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Strasbourg Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Strasbourg or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Strasbourg. When comparing the sizes of Strasbourg 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.