A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tallinn vs. Guatemala City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tallinn or Guatemala City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Guatemala City, 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: Tallinn or Guatemala City?

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

Guatemala City

Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Tallinn?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is €49. 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 Tallinn and Guatemala City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn 47
    Guatemala City 21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn 94
    Guatemala City 42
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Guatemala City

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Guatemala City? 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.

Hotels in Tallinn


Hotels in Guatemala City


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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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Guatemala City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn 12
    Guatemala City 5.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    1.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
  • Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $40
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
  • Private Airport Transfer: $47
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
  • Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
  • Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $80
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:

  • Transfer from La Aurora airport to Antigua Guatemala.: $80
  • Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: $16
  • Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $78
  • Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
  • Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala: $29
  • Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $32
  • Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Panajachel or Atitlan: $254
  • Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán: $125
  • Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Antigua: $74
  • Private Transfer from Guatemala Airport GUA to Lake Atitlán: $96

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Guatemala City?

Prices for flights to both Guatemala City and Tallinn 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tallinn 62
    Guatemala City 23
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    7.68
  • Dessert
    1.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
  • Tallinn Russian Dinner: $91
  • Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $94
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $141
  • Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $160
  • Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $231

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.

  • Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
  • Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn 5.63
    Guatemala City 1.06

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
  • Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
  • Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
  • Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
  • Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
  • Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
  • PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
  • A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $21
  • Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
  • Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
  • PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23

Tours and Activities in Guatemala City

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:

  • 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
  • 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
  • 3 Days Tour in Acatenango Volcano: $265
  • 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
  • 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
  • Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
  • Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $78
  • Antigua Guatemala Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City: $79
  • Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
  • Antigua walking tour from Guatemala City: $90
  • Bike Tour to Antigua Villages from Guatemala City: $175
  • Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn 15
    Guatemala City 6.01

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
  • Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
  • Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
  • Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
  • Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $134


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Guatemala City, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Guatemala City is in Central 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn than you might in Guatemala City.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Guatemala City?

Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Guatemala City, 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.