A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ghent vs. Cordoba for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ghent or Cordoba?

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 Cordoba. 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 Cordoba?

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.

Cordoba

Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Belgium, The Best Budget Tours to Belgium, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ghent and Cordoba, we can see that Ghent is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ghent is in Europe and Cordoba is in South 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.

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

Which is Bigger, Ghent or Cordoba?

Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ghent. When comparing the sizes of Ghent and Cordoba, 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 Ghent or Cordoba?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Cordoba is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Ghent has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Ghent or Cordoba in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Ghent as well as Cordoba. Many visitors come to Ghent in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

Ghent is much warmer than Cordoba in the summer. The daily temperature in Ghent averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cordoba. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ghent this time of the year. In the summer, Ghent often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Ghent gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.

Ghent usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Ghent gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ghent or Cordoba in the Autumn?

Both Cordoba and Ghent are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Ghent for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Ghent is cooler than Cordoba. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ghent in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Cordoba averages at about 16°C (61°F)in April.

Ghent usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Ghent gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Ghent usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Ghent gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Ghent or Cordoba in the Winter?

Both Cordoba and Ghent during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Ghent because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Ghent can be very cold. In January, Ghent is generally much colder than Cordobain July. Daily temperatures in Ghent average around 3°C (38°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

In the winter, Ghent often gets less sunshine than Cordobain July. Ghent gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.

Ghent usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Ghent gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ghent or Cordoba in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ghent and Cordoba. The natural beauty are the main draw to Ghent this time of year.

Ghent is much colder than Cordoba in the spring. The daily temperature in Ghent averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cordoba this time of the year. Ghent usually receives less sunshine than Cordoba during spring. Ghent gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Ghent usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Ghent gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Cordoba and Ghent