Which place is cheaper, Copan or Ghent?
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 Ghent or Copan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ghent and Copan. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ghent or Copan?
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
Copan
If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.
Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Belgium, The Best Budget Tours to Belgium, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Ghent Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGhent €144Copan €84
The average daily cost (per person) in Ghent is €144, while the average daily cost in Copan is €84. 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 Ghent and Copan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGhent €72Copan €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGhent €144Copan €36
Compare Hotels in Ghent and Copan
Looking for a hotel in Ghent or Copan? 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: Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ghent €19Copan €63
Is it cheaper to fly into Ghent or Copan?
Prices for flights to both Copan and Ghent 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 dayGhent €60Copan €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking Food Tour in Ghent: $93
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $109
- Small-Group Food Tour in Ghent by Bike: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ghent €8.64Copan €20
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.57
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent: $3.57
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.57
- Ghent Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.75
- Ghent Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.34
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hidden A Self-Guided Audio Tour Of The Flemish City: $15
- Escape Tour Gent -selfguided citygame- and find the secret exit!: $24
- Discover Ghent with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- TV like Ultimate Quiz Experience in Ghent: $30
- Ghent Beer Guided Walking Tour: $54
- Bicycle tour in historic Ghent: $54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGhent €18Copan €5.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ghent and Copan, we can see that Ghent is more expensive. And not only is Copan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ghent is in Europe and Copan 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 Copan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Copan 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 Ghent would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ghent than you might in Copan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ghent Expensive? and Is Copan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ghent or Copan?
Ghent has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Copan. When comparing the sizes of Ghent and Copan, 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.
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.