Which place is cheaper, Quito 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 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 The Hague and Quito can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: The Hague or Quito?
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.
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 Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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The Hague Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayThe Hague $249Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is $249, 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 The Hague and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThe Hague $119Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThe Hague $238Quito $44
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Quito
Looking for a hotel in The Hague 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: The Hague Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.The Hague $22Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amsterdam: Train + tram transferring to/from Scheveningen: $22
- Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $8.56
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $36
- Premium Electric transfer from Delft to Schiphol Airport: $173
- Premium electric Transfer from The Hague to Schiphol Airport: $176
- Private Direct Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $182
- Private Tour of Delft and Gouda including Transfer: $259
- Private Transfer From The Hague Hotels to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $173
- Private Transfer: Amsterdam Airport to The Hague (Den Haag): $120
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Arnhem: $288
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Utrecht: $166
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Vlissingen: $288
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:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $43
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Transfers Friends Airport Quito: $40
- Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve one way: $109
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $75
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel with bilingual driver: $43
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel or vice versa with bilingual driver-guide: $43
- Transfer Airport → Quito (one way / round trip): $50
- Shared Transfer from Quito hotels to Airport: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into The Hague or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $109Quito $34
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: $69
- Small-Group Food Tour Scheveningen Beachside in The Hague: $76
- Private Indian Cooking Experience in Netherlands: $88
- The Hague Street Food Tour 7 Stops with Flavors and Stories: $100
- The Hague Walking Food Tour: $105
- Walking Delft Food Tour: $105
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.The Hague $39Quito $16
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Hague Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.35
- The Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.52
- Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.53
- The Hague Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Hague: The Heart of Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $6.34
- The Hague Self Guided Walking Tour Landmarks with Audio and Quiz: $6.58
- Power, Politics and Protests in The Hague Self Guided Tour: $7.99
- Courtyard Walking Tour: $9.31
- City Walking Tour: $9.31
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Hague’s Historical Center: $9.99
- Delft's Local Bites and Stories: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
- Dahlia Tour in Voorhout: $11
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 dayThe Hague $34Quito $17
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 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 The Hague and Quito, we can see that The Hague is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since The Hague 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 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 Quito.
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 Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, The Hague or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of The Hague 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.