Which place is cheaper, Flores 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 Flores?
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 Flores can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: The Hague or Flores?
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.
Flores
The town of Flores is located in Peten, Guatemala. The main hub is located on an island on Lago Peten Itza, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. On the other side of the causeway are the towns of Santa Elena and San Benito, however, all three are often referred to as Flores. Most people visit the area for its proximity to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal, though the town itself is also charming with colonial buildings and historic churches lining the cobbled streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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The Hague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayThe Hague €218Flores €38
The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is €218, while the average daily cost in Flores is €38. 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 Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThe Hague €104Flores €7.67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThe Hague €208Flores €15
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Flores
Looking for a hotel in The Hague or Flores? 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 €19Flores €7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Hague to Amsterdam Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $220
- Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer: $255
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Vlissingen: $284
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Utrecht: $163
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Arnhem: $284
- Private Transfer: Amsterdam Airport to The Hague (Den Haag): $120
- Private Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $159
- Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport: $151
- Private Transfer From The Hague Hotels to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $170
- Private Tour of The Hague and Gouda including Transfer: $255
- Private Tour of Delft and Gouda including Transfer: $255
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer : Mayan World Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores: $160
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer from Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Tourists Only: $40
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $24
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into The Hague or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores 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 €95Flores €20
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.The Hague €34Flores €18
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tikal Entrance (for 2)€34
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Map of Tikal€2.86
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
- All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- 1-Day Tikal Tour Private Service From your Hotel: $185
- Blue Crater, Imox Lagoon & Hidden Pools Tour: $75
- Tikal National Park Tour with Mayan Energy Reading: $222
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flores Guided Tour to Tikal with transportation + lunch: $75
- From Flores Petén: Tour to Playa 3 Naciones: $150
- From 2-Day Semuc Champey Tour with Caves & Tubing: $38
- From 2-Day Tikal & Yaxhá Tour: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayThe Hague €30Flores €18
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:
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Two Margaritas€2.29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between The Hague and Flores, we can see that The Hague is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since The Hague is in Europe and Flores 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 Flores would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flores 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 Flores.
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 Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, The Hague or Flores?
The Hague has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of The Hague and Flores, 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.