Which place is cheaper, Flores or Utrecht?
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 Utrecht or Flores?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Utrecht or Flores? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Utrecht or Flores?
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands, The Best Tours for Seniors to Guatemala, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Guatemala.
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Utrecht Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUtrecht €231Flores €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Utrecht is €231, while the average daily cost in Flores is €36. 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 Utrecht and Flores in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUtrecht €106Flores €7.41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUtrecht €212Flores €15
Compare Hotels in Utrecht and Flores
Looking for a hotel in Utrecht 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: Utrecht Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Utrecht €23Flores €6.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $17
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $111
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $132
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores
Also for Flores, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Mundo Maya Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10
- Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
- Belize/Caye Caulke/San Pedro Van or Ferry Transfer: $20
- Shared transfer Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $25
- Tikal National Park Guided Tour with Transfers: $27
- Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Rio Dulce, Izabal: $39
- From Flores, Peten: One way shared transfer to Tikal: $39
- Transfer From Flores to Semuc Champey, Lanquin Exclusive Tourism: $40
- One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey, Lanquin: $49
- Transfer from Flores Guatemala: to San Pedro Ambergris Belize Bus + Ferry: $55
- Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
- Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores : $133
Is it cheaper to fly into Utrecht or Flores?
Prices for flights to both Flores and Utrecht 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 dayUtrecht €100Flores €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- Utrecht Food Tour Trying Out 6 Dutch Bites: $51
- Utrecht Food Tour on a Bicycle with local guide: $81
- Utrecht Food Tour with local guide: $83
- Utrecht City Center Private Food Tour: $239
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Utrecht €44Flores €17
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht's Charming City Centre: $5.99
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $16
- Discover Utrecht with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $30
- Discover Utrecht's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.32
- Discover Utrecht’s Zocherpark in this Outside Escape game tour!: $30
- Escape Tours Utrecht; find the secret exit and win! : $36
- Escape the City Game and City Walking Tour of Utrecht : $36
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
- Our Utrecht City Tour (Limited group size & optional Lunch): $33
- Private Utrecht Food Walking Tour with 8 Tastings: $198
- Private Walking Tour in Utrecht: $183
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)€33
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Map of Tikal€2.77
Tours and Activities in Flores
For Flores, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour and transportation with tour guide to Tikal.: $20
- Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
- From Tikal Guided Tour with Transportation: $25
- Yaxha Shared Sunset Tour with Transportation & Guide: $25
- From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
- Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
- Tikal Group Tour from Flores: $29
- From Tikal Sunset Tour: $30
- Tour to Tikal: from Mundo Maya Airport in Flores: $30
- From Tikal Ruins Guided Tour: $31
- Tikal Ruins Day Tour from Flores: $31
- From Yaxha Ruins Guided Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUtrecht €24Flores €18
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€2.21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Utrecht and Flores, we can see that Utrecht is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Utrecht or Flores?
Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Utrecht 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.