Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Vang Vieng?
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 Vang Vieng or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg? 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: Vang Vieng or Hamburg?
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Laos, The Best Budget Tours to Laos, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Vang Vieng Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVang Vieng $19Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Vang Vieng is $19, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $166. 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 Vang Vieng and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVang Vieng $4.25Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVang Vieng $8.50Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Vang Vieng and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Vang Vieng or Hamburg? 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: Vang Vieng Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vang Vieng $3.11Hamburg $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vang Vieng
Also for Vang Vieng, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared transfer from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang city: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $291
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $287
- Private Transfer From Hamburg City to Berlin City: $267
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $256
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $255
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $250
- Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $231
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $206
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $204
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $204
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port - Arrival Transfer: $204
Is it cheaper to fly into Vang Vieng or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Vang Vieng 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 dayVang Vieng $11Hamburg $70
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vang Vieng $4.76Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Vang Vieng
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vang Vieng.
- Get Your Laos–China Train Ticket Fast – No Waiting, No Worries: $30
- Vangrong Full Day Tour: $45
- Vang Vieng Shared Tour with Kayaking in Nam Song River: $48
- Vang Vieng Bike Tour: $49
- One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng : $50
- Vangrong One Day Shared Tour: $52
- Vang Vieng Tour B - Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour: $55
- Vang Vieng Jungle Day Tour: $58
- Vang Vieng Kayaking Fun Rapid and Float Tour: $65
- Vang Vieng Kayaking Fun Rapid and Float Tour: $65
- Vang Vieng River Kayaking Rapid and Float Tour: $65
- Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike and Blue Lagoon Tour: $79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $88
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $20
- 1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $25
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $37
- 11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $12
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $102
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $81
- 2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $81
- 3 Hour Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $101
- 3 Hours Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $93
- 3 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVang Vieng $1.11Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vang Vieng and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Vang Vieng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vang Vieng is in Asia and Hamburg is in Europe, 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 Vang Vieng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vang Vieng 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Vang Vieng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vang Vieng Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vang Vieng or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Vang Vieng and Hamburg, 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.
When is the best time to visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vang Vieng experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vang Vieng as well as Hamburg. Vang Vieng attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Vang Vieng is a little warmer than Hamburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Vang Vieng averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. In the summer, Vang Vieng often gets less sunshine than Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Vang Vieng usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVang Vieng 22°C (72°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Vang Vieng are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vang Vieng throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Vang Vieng is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vang Vieng in October average around 23°C (73°F), and Hamburg averages at about 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Vang Vieng gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vang Vieng usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVang Vieng 23°C (73°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Vang Vieng during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vang Vieng because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. In January, Vang Vieng is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Vang Vieng average around 24°C (75°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
It's quite sunny in Vang Vieng. In the winter, Vang Vieng often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
Vang Vieng usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVang Vieng 24°C (75°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vang Vieng and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vang Vieng year-round. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
Vang Vieng is much warmer than Hamburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Vang Vieng averages around 23°C (73°F) in April, and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Vang Vieng, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vang Vieng usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Vang Vieng gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
Vang Vieng gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Vang Vieng usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Vang Vieng gets 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVang Vieng 23°C (73°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Vang Vieng
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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.