A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Dubrovnik vs. Flores for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Dubrovnik or Flores?

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

Should I visit Dubrovnik 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: Dubrovnik or Flores?

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.

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 2-Week Tours from Split, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Guatemala, and The Best 3-Day Tours in Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Flores or Dubrovnik?

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 Dubrovnik is €121, 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 Dubrovnik and Flores in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Dubrovnik 50
    Flores 7.41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Dubrovnik 100
    Flores 15
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Flores

Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik 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.

Hotels in Dubrovnik


Hotels in Flores


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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: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices and Flores Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Dubrovnik 12
    Flores 6.76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik

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


  • Bus Around Town
    1.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik

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

  • Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $848
  • Transfers from Dubrovnik : $72
  • Transfer to from Slano up to 7 persons to or from Dubrovnik or Dubrovnik APT: $119
  • Transfer from the airport to the Dubrovnik: $59
  • Transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik to Sun Gardens, Trsteno or Brsečine: $118
  • Transfer Dubrovnik-Dubrovnik airport: $47
  • Transfer Dubrovnik > Bosnia: Sarajevo / Mostar / Jajce / Trebinje / Pocitelj etc: $53
  • Taxi transfer from Dubrovnik to Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina: $263
  • Split: TO Dubrovnik Private Transfer with Stop in Ston: $337
  • Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $27
  • Private van Transfer Service in Dubrovnik: $60
  • Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik - door to door: $468

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Flores

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

  • Same day Round-Trip VIP Exclusive Transfer to Tikal from Flores : $133
  • Tikal Transfer and Tour Guide From Flores: $90
  • Bus transfer from Flores, Guatemala to Belize City: $20
  • Private transfer Mundo Maya Airport to Flores Island Hotels: $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Flores?

Prices for flights to both Flores and Dubrovnik 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
    Dubrovnik 57
    Flores 19
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik

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


  • Seafood Dinner (for 2)
    29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik

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

  • Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $82
  • Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m above ground: $101
  • Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik: $114
  • Secret Food Tours in Dubrovnik: $118
  • Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $143
  • Old Town Food Tour: $157
  • Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $167
  • Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $226
  • Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $234
  • Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $246
  • Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $279
  • Dubrovnik Scenic Tour & Lunch/Dinner at Country Estate: $410

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Dubrovnik 19
    Flores 17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik

For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)
    13
  • Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)
    53
  • Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)
    45

Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik

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

  • 1H Sunset cruise around the Old Town Dubrovnik: $30
  • Brand New Mercan Excursion 34 Private Tour From Dubrovnik Cavtat: $275
  • Montenegro Bay Cruise with Lunch on the Boat from Koločep: $131
  • Speed Boat Private Tour From Cavtat/Dubrovnik: $299
  • 1 Hour Shared Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour : $29
  • 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $27
  • 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $167
  • 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Mlini: $60
  • 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $131
  • 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $78
  • 4 Hours Caves, Snorkeling and Swimming Tour in Dubrovnik: $93
  • 4 Hours Private Boat Blue cave and Elaphiti Island Tour: $233

Typical Entertainment Prices in Flores

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Flores's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Tikal Entrance (for 2)
    33
  • 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:

  • Shared Guided Sunset Tour in Yaxhá from Flores: $25
  • 2-Day Tour to Tikal and Yaxhá from Flores Island: $220
  • All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores and Airport: $105
  • All Inclusive Tikal Tour from Flores or Mayan World Airport: $78
  • Awaken to Tikals' Sunrise Exclusive Tour: $199
  • Basic Tour to Tikal Includes Transportation and Guide Service: $25
  • Discover "Crater Azul" & Its Crystal-Clear Waters On A Full-Day Tour From Flores: $280
  • From Flowers Eco Tour to Blue Crater All Inclusive: $70
  • From Flowers Sunset Tour in Tikal: $25
  • Full Day Tikal Sunrise Tour from Flores and Archaeological Tour: $48
  • Full-Day Shared Tour to Tikal from Flores Peten with Lunch: $110
  • Guided Tour of Tikal from Flores or Airport Private Service : $140

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Dubrovnik 14
    Flores 18

Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:

  • Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting : $42
  • Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $46
  • Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $59
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
  • Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $74
  • Pub Crawl Nightlife Xperience: $80
  • Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
  • Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $82
  • Wine Tour - Get to know local grapes: $84
  • Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
  • From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $88
  • Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $92

Typical Alcohol Prices in Flores

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Flores are as follows:


  • Two Margaritas
    2.21


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Flores, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Flores much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Flores Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Flores?

Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Flores. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik 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.