A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lemnos vs. Cologne for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lemnos or Cologne?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Lemnos and Cologne can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Lemnos or Cologne?

Lemnos

Lemnos, a serene island in the northern Aegean Sea, is a hidden gem offering rich history, stunning landscapes, and a warm welcome to all travelers. Known for its tranquility and unspoiled charm, Lemnos is perfect for those seeking a genuine Greek island experience without the crowds. Traveling to Lemnos on a budget is entirely feasible as the island offers a range of affordable accommodations, local dining options, and numerous free or low-cost activities.

Cologne

Spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, the city of Cologne dates back 2,000 years, once existing as the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire in medieval times. Today, it is the region's cultural hub - a center of museums, galleries, and towering Gothic cathedrals.

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Which place is cheaper, Cologne or Lemnos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lemnos is €265, while the average daily cost in Cologne is €197. 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 Lemnos and Cologne in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lemnos 110
    Cologne 91
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lemnos 220
    Cologne 182
Compare Hotels in Lemnos and Cologne

Looking for a hotel in Lemnos or Cologne? 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.

Hotels in Lemnos


Hotels in Cologne


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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: Lemnos Hotel Prices and Cologne Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lemnos 53
    Cologne 19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cologne

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cologne:

  • Arrival Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Sedan: $72
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bonn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $78
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bonn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $155
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne hotels - Round-trip Private Transfer : $167
  • Cologne CGN Airpot to Köln | Bonn | Dusseldorf Private Transfer: $42
  • Cologne Bonn CGN Airport to Hotels Private Transfer: $37
  • Departure Private Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne by Car: $72
  • Private Limousine Transfer from Cologne Airport to Cologne City: $108
  • Transfer from Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Luxury Car: $91

Is it cheaper to fly into Lemnos or Cologne?

Prices for flights to both Cologne and Lemnos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lemnos 120
    Cologne 87

Typical Food Prices in Cologne

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cologne:


  • Dinner
    14
  • Donner Kebab
    4.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cologne

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cologne.

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Hard Rock Cafe Cologne With Set Lunch or Dinner: $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lemnos 37
    Cologne 20

Tours and Activities in Cologne

Here are a few actual costs in Cologne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Walking tour of The essential and unmissable: $3.57
  • The Dark Side of the Dom Tour: $3.58
  • Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour: $3.58
  • Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile app: $4.92
  • Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App : $6.93
  • Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app: $6.93
  • Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral: $8.35
  • Aachen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.36
  • Cologne Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Cologne Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Cologne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
  • Aachen Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lemnos 22
    Cologne 23

Sample the Local Flavors in Cologne

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cologne:

  • Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer: $21
  • Informative and fun brewery tour in German, public: $23
  • Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots: $24
  • Public brewery tour in Cologne in English: $24
  • Public brewery tour in German in Cologne: $24
  • Brewery tour in Cologne including a variety of tastings: $29
  • South Cologne Walking Tour with brewery visit: $29
  • Night Pub Crawl Tour in Cologne - Shots and Party!: $30
  • Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings: $32
  • Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer: $33
  • Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included: $33
  • The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour: $33


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lemnos and Cologne, we can see that Lemnos is more expensive. And not only is Cologne much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cologne would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cologne 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 Lemnos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lemnos than you might in Cologne.

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


Which is Bigger, Lemnos or Cologne?

Cologne has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Lemnos. When comparing the sizes of Lemnos and Cologne, 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.