Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or The Hague?
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 The Hague or Antigua Guatemala?
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 The Hague and Antigua Guatemala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: The Hague or Antigua Guatemala?
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
Antigua Guatemala
Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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The Hague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayThe Hague €218Antigua Guatemala €65
The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is €218, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is €65. 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 The Hague and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThe Hague €104Antigua Guatemala €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThe Hague €208Antigua Guatemala €38
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Antigua Guatemala
Looking for a hotel in The Hague or Antigua Guatemala? 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: The Hague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.The Hague €19Antigua Guatemala €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Vlissingen: $284
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Arnhem: $284
- Private Tour of Delft and Gouda including Transfer: $255
- Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer: $255
- Private Tour of The Hague and Gouda including Transfer: $255
- The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $220
- Private Direct Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $180
- Premium electric Transfer from The Hague to Schiphol Airport: $174
- The Hague to Amsterdam Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Premium Electric transfer from Delft to Schiphol Airport: $170
- Private Transfer From The Hague Hotels to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $170
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Utrecht: $163
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
- Shared transfer from Guatemala city Airport to Panajachel: $44
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfers in Guatemala: $39
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Any Town)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $70
- Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Catarina Palopó: $88
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into The Hague or Antigua Guatemala?
Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and The Hague 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 dayThe Hague €95Antigua Guatemala €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague
For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Hague Food Tour: $55
- Small-Group Food Tour Scheveningen Beachside in The Hague: $75
- The Hague Street Food Tour 7 Stops with Flavors and Stories: $84
- Private Indian Cooking Experience in Netherlands: $87
- The Hague Walking Food Tour: $103
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch€2.86
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Lunch€6.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala
For Antigua Guatemala, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Private Street Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Antigua: Cooking Class with Local Family: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.The Hague €34Antigua Guatemala €14
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Delft Family Delights Historic Walking Tour: $229
- Delft Private Walking Tour: $278
- Delft Walking Tour with a Born-and-Raised Local Guide: $21
- Delft: English Walking Tour of the Old City Center: $22
- Delft: Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory: $197
- Discover Delft with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $32
- Discover Delft's Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Drive it yourself electric Dune & Summer Flower GPS audio tour: $103
- Drive it yourself electric Dune and Beach GPS audio tour: $88
- Enjoy the tulip fields by bicycle with a local guide! Tulip bike tour!: $64
- From Private Sightseeing tour to Keukenhof: $364
- Get the best out of Delft by creating memories during our private walking tour!: $156
Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.
- ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
- 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $170
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $32
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 Acatenango Volcano and Fuego Vistas 2 Day Shared Tour: $260
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayThe Hague €30Antigua Guatemala €10
Sample the Local Flavors in The Hague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in The Hague:
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks and Entrance: $41
- The Hague Pub Crawl: Play, Explore, Enjoy!: $279
Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:
- Antigua Bar Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between The Hague and Antigua Guatemala, we can see that The Hague is more expensive. And not only is Antigua Guatemala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since The Hague is in Europe and Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antigua Guatemala 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague than you might in Antigua Guatemala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is The Hague Expensive? and Is Antigua Guatemala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, The Hague or Antigua Guatemala?
The Hague has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of The Hague and Antigua Guatemala, 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.