A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Curitiba vs. La Ceiba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Curitiba or La Ceiba?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Curitiba and La Ceiba can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Curitiba or La Ceiba?

Curitiba

Curitiba is a relatively large city that is convenient to visit if you're traveling to Iguazu Falls from either Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. It is worth a day or two stop over because it has a great old city that has been restored. It's also the capital of Parana, Brazil. Curitiba is one of the more wealthy cities in the southern region of Brazil. It has a diverse population with many immigrants and some interesting cultural events.

La Ceiba

La Ceiba is the third largest city in Honduras, situated on the north Caribbean coast. The city has a population of about a quarter million people. Many people who visit this city do so before heading into Pico Bonito National Park. It hasn't had the best infrastructure for tourists in the past but is developing fast. It is about 200 kilometers from San Pedro Sula, another large city in Honduras.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Brazil, The Best Tours for Seniors to Brazil, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, La Ceiba or Curitiba?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Curitiba is $90, while the average daily cost in La Ceiba is $74. 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 Curitiba and La Ceiba in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Curitiba $29
    La Ceiba $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Curitiba $58
    La Ceiba $44
Compare Hotels in Curitiba and La Ceiba

Looking for a hotel in Curitiba or La Ceiba? 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.

Hotels in Curitiba


Hotels in La Ceiba


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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: Curitiba Hotel Prices and La Ceiba Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Curitiba $15
    La Ceiba $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Curitiba:


  • Taxi Ride
    $1.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Curitiba

Also for Curitiba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Curitiba Airport CWB to Curitiba hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $37
  • Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba City to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $38
  • Shared Transfer: Curitiba International Airport: $40
  • Curitiba to Curitiba Airport (CWB) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Curitiba Airport (CWB) to Curitiba - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
  • Afonso Pena Airport CWB to Beach Resorts : Arrival Transfer: $106
  • Private Transfer from Curitiba Airport: $109
  • Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) to Beach Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $212
  • Private Transfer from Porto Belo Port to Curitiba Airport (CWB): $265

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Ceiba

Some specific examples of transportation prices in La Ceiba:

  • Private Transfer from Goloson Airport (LCE) to Banana Coast Port: $180
  • Private Transfer from La Ceiba hotels to Banana Coast Cruise Port: $180
  • From Roatan: One Way Shared transfer to La Ceiba: $49
  • Ferry Transfer between La Ceiba and Roatán Island: $43
  • From Copan: One Way Shared Transfer to La Ceiba: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Curitiba or La Ceiba?

Prices for flights to both La Ceiba and Curitiba 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Curitiba $47
    La Ceiba $30
Typical Food Prices in Curitiba

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Curitiba:


  • Chips
    $0.84

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Curitiba

For Curitiba, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bar-hopping and Food Tour in Curitiba: $36
  • Curitiba's History Food Tour: $70
  • Curitiba Tour by Night with Dinner: $95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Curitiba $19
    La Ceiba $21

Tours and Activities in Curitiba

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Curitiba.

  • Ticket MAI - Museum of Indigenous Art - Curitiba: $6.25
  • Private City Tour - Top Postcards from Curitiba by Pinheiro Turismo: $39
  • Half Day Curitiba Sightseeing Tour: $43
  • Experience the Best of City Tour Highlights: $59
  • Interparks Cycling Tour Curitiba for small groups: $62
  • CRAFT BREWERS TOUR By Jens Tours: $72
  • 4 Hour City Tour in Curitiba: $73
  • Full-day tour in Curitiba: $78
  • Gastronomic Tour in Curitiba with Jens Tours: $81
  • 8h full city tour in Curitiba: $94
  • Piece of Holland Full-Day Tour in the Interior of Paraná: $142
  • Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel: $157

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Curitiba $13
    La Ceiba $4.85
Typical Alcohol Prices in Curitiba

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Curitiba:


  • Beer
    $0.42


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Curitiba and La Ceiba, we can see that Curitiba is more expensive. And not only is La Ceiba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Curitiba is in South America and La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Ceiba 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 Curitiba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Curitiba than you might in La Ceiba.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Curitiba Expensive? and Is La Ceiba Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Curitiba or La Ceiba?

Curitiba has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of La Ceiba. When comparing the sizes of Curitiba and La Ceiba, 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.