Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Vientiane?
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 Vientiane or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Hamburg, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Vientiane or Hamburg?
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
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 Bicycle Tours in Laos, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Vientiane Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $24Hamburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $24, 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 Vientiane and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $8.45Hamburg $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $17Hamburg $126
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane 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: Vientiane Hotel Prices and Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $2.01Hamburg $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane - Hanoi Sleeping Bus Transfer : $63
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $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:
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $84
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg and Vientiane 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 dayVientiane $12Hamburg $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food ): $78
- Night Market, Dinner, and Nightclub: $90
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch: $95
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
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.Vientiane $3.80Hamburg $46
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $30
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $30
- Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Half-Day Tour: $52
- Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park: $52
- Vientiane Sky Luge and Roller Zipline Experience: $55
- Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour: $56
- Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay: $58
- Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument: $59
- Half-Day City Tour - Morning or Afternoon: $65
- Vientiane Half Day City Tour: $80
- Vientiane : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $88
- Vientiane Half-Day City Tour: $89
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:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.12Hamburg $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 Vientiane and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vientiane 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vientiane Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane 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 Vientiane or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vientiane or Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Hamburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 30°C (85°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hamburg this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives less sunshine than Hamburg during summer. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun in the summer.
Vientiane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Hamburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Hamburg. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Vientiane is much warmer than Hamburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vientiane this time of the year. In the autumn, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets more rain in October than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. In the winter, Vientiane is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vientiane in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Hamburg averages at about 0°C (33°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during winter. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vientiane usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Hamburg in the Spring?
Both Hamburg and Vientiane during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
Vientiane can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 31°C (88°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. In the spring, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets more rain in April than Hamburg. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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