Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Hofn?
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 Hofn or Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Hofn or Roatan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Hofn or Roatan?
Hofn
Hofn is a very small fishing town on the southeast of Iceland, measuring just over half a mile across. It is best known for being located in the beautiful Vatnajokull Region, where the largest glacier in Europe is located. Hofn, and the surrounding area, is full of breathtaking natural scenery including lagoons, icefalls, and mountains.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland, The Best Luxury Tours to Iceland, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHofn $207Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Hofn is $207, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Hofn and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHofn $113Roatan $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHofn $226Roatan $22
Compare Hotels in Hofn and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Hofn or Roatan? 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: Hofn Hotel Prices and Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hofn $31Roatan $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Roatan Island Buggy Adventure plus Transfer: $217
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Monkey & Sloth Park, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $115
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
- Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Hofn or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Hofn 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 dayHofn $73Roatan $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Authentic Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hofn $20Roatan $26
Tours and Activities in Hofn
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hofn.
- Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull: $157
- The Orignal Ice Cave Tour in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: $164
- Sapphire Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón - Extra Small Group: $170
- Crystal Ice Cave Tour from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon: $182
- Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour: $200
- Crystal Ice Cave Adventure : $203
- 3 Hours Blue Ice Experience in Vatnajokull : $214
- Sindri’s Ice Cave Photography Tour: A Local’s Perspective: $215
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- ATVs ,Zipline ,island tour with sloths Sanctuary and Tastings: $130
- Bay Islands ATV City Tour and Wildlife Sanctuary Visit: $128
- Exclusive Roatan Islands Tour Monkey Sloth birds : $54
- Roatan Blue channel Snorkeling Tour with Beach Break: $70
- 1 HR Horseback riding + Sloths, Island Tour & Beach Break : $115
- 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $90
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Roatan Island: $52
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHofn $13Roatan $6.64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hofn and Roatan, we can see that Hofn is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hofn is in Europe and Roatan 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Hofn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hofn than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hofn Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hofn or Roatan?
Roatan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Hofn. When comparing the sizes of Hofn and Roatan, 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.