Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hamburg and Saint Croix can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Saint Croix?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg $166Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is $166, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Hamburg and Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg $63Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg $126Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Saint Croix? 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg $34Saint Croix $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $83
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg in Business Car: $84
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $101
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $101
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $106
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $107
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Business Car: $109
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $112
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $118
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $119
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $119
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg $70Saint Croix $97
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$18
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.87
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Donner Kebab and Coke$7.04
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$18
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.69
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$7.04
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$4.11
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Coffee and Donut$4.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $52
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $90
- Hamburg Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $130
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $200
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $529
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $529
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg $46Saint Croix $58
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$4.11
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NAIPO Relax Lounge Innovative Massage Experience: $1.19
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.41
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $1.73
- Guided tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt – warehouses, free port, and duty-free zone: $2.35
- Guided tour of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site – Warehouses & Cathedrals of Trade: $2.35
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $3.56
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.56
- Freewalking Tour Hamburg St.Georg Dreams, diversity and tolerance: $3.56
- Hamburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.81
- Hamburg (Speicherstadt) Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Bucerius Kunst Forum: Exhibition ticket Sean Scully: $7.05
- Spicy's Gewürzmuseum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $7.05
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg $20Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The wildest Pub Crawl in Hamburg: $23
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Original Hamburg Pub Crawl Sex & Crime St. Pauli Tour: $24
- Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $30
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $30
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $35
- Hamburg Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Drinks and Club Entry: $36
- Private Pub Crawl in Hamburg with The Crawl Co: $36
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $317
- Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $423
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hamburg is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Hamburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg or Saint Croix?
Hamburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Saint Croix. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Hamburg is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 17°C (62°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Saint Croix. The autumn months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Hamburg is much colder than Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Hamburg in the winter. In the winter, Hamburg is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hamburg in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In April, Hamburg is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Hamburg usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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