Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Leiden?
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 Leiden or Roatan?
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 Leiden and Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Roatan?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €161Roatan €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €161, while the average daily cost in Roatan 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 Leiden and Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Roatan €8.95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Roatan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Roatan €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium electric transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $101
- Private Tour of The Hague and Leiden including Transfer: $251
- Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer: $262
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $67
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
- South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
- Roatan to Honduras Airport (RTB)-Departure Private Transfer: $57
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- Roatan Island Buggy Adventure plus Transfer: $217
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Monkey & Sloth Park, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
- Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €67Roatan €13
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.Leiden €17Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden A Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.94
- Discover Leiden's Highlights: Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $8.29
- Pub Trail an adventure full of surprises: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $14
- Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide: $15
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $15
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $23
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $23
- 90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden: $23
- historical and entertaining city tour in German: $24
- Escape Tour Leiden -selfguided citygame- find the secret exit!: $24
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 dayLeiden €26Roatan €5.65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Leiden and Roatan, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Leiden 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 Leiden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Leiden 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 Leiden Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Roatan?
Leiden has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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.