Should you visit Vilnius or Aalborg?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Vilnius and Aalborg. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
Aalborg
Aalborg is the fourth largest city in Denmark with a population of over 200,000. It is an industrial and university city in the north of Jutland. Aalborg is a cultural hub as it is home to many historical museums, and performance venues.
Which city is cheaper, Aalborg or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Aalborg is €117. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Aalborg in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €68 for a double occupancy room in Vilnius.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €132 for a double occupancy room in Aalborg.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Vilnius cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
The price of a meal in Aalborg can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €35 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €14 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vilnius €32
Aalborg €35
Typical Food prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
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Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour):
$32
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National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius:
$49
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Dinner in local family:
$66
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Cooking Class in Vilnius:
$71
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Cooking Class:
$74
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Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness:
$115
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Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga:
$281
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vilnius is €6.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The cost of a taxi ride in Aalborg is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €24 per person, per day, on local transportation in Aalborg.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
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Arrival Private Transfer from Vilnius VNO in Minivan:
$46
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Departure Private Transfer Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO by Minivan:
$46
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Luxury Car Transfers from VNO Vilnius Airport to Vilnius - Arrival:
$92
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Luxury Car Transfers from Vilnius to VNO Airport Vilnius - Departure:
$92
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Private Airport Transfer: Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Vilnius:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: from Vilnius to Vilnius International Airport (VNO):
$16
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius City:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO Airport:
$17
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Private Minivan Transfer from Vilnius to Riga:
$208
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Private Transfer Vilnius - Minsk:
$319
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Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer:
$37
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Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer:
$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aalborg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aalborg:
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Aalborg Private Transfer from Aalborg city centre to Aalborg airport:
$149
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Aalborg?
Prices for flights to both Aalborg and Vilnius 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.
Entertainment
Vilnius's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €7.78 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Entertainment and activities in Aalborg typically cost an average of €18 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
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The old town of An audio tour from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn:
$5.99
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Museum of illusions Entrance Ticket:
$14
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Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Vilnius Guided Ghost Walking Tour:
$15
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Vilnius Sightseeing - City Tour:
$15
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Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius:
$15
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Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius:
$15
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Vilnius City Tour audio guide one round 11 languges:
$16
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Vilnius Old Town 2-hour Ghost Tour:
$23
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From Trakai 4-Hour Tour with Audio Guide:
$24
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Highlights of Vilnius - Short City Bike Tour:
$25
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Bicycle tour Contrasts of Vilnius:
$25
Tours and Activities in Aalborg
Here are a few actual costs in Aalborg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Aalborg Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$45
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The best of Aalborg walking tour:
$496
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Romantic tour in Aalborg:
$496
Alcohol
The average person spends about €5.10 on alcoholic beverages in Vilnius per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Aalborg may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Aalborg, we can see that Aalborg is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Aalborg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aalborg than you might in Vilnius.
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