Which place is cheaper, Balaton Lake or Loch Lomond National Park?
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 Loch Lomond National Park or Balaton Lake?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Loch Lomond National Park and Balaton Lake 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: Loch Lomond National Park or Balaton Lake?
Loch Lomond National Park
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park lies just north west of Glasgow. It is the fourth largest national park within the British Isles and has a population of 15,600 people. The park is full of mountains, lochs, and wildlife. This park attracts active travelers that are interested in camping, hiking, exploring, and other outdoor sports. However, it can also be a very relaxing area as it offers quaint bed and breakfast accommodations tucked away in the woods.
Balaton Lake
Balaton is a major freshwater lake in Hungary and the largest lake in Central Europe with a shoreline of 197 kilometers. The region around the lake is a popular holiday destination with a great number of resort towns and high-rise hotels to accommodate visitors seeking out lakeside activities, beaches, volcanic hills, and vineyards. Some of the towns are also very historic, offering examples from eighteenth-century art and architecture to castle ruins.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United Kingdom, The Best Luxury Tours to United Kingdom, The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Budapest.
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Loch Lomond National Park Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLoch Lomond National Park £72Balaton Lake £87
The average daily cost (per person) in Loch Lomond National Park is £72, while the average daily cost in Balaton Lake is £87. 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 Loch Lomond National Park and Balaton Lake in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLoch Lomond National Park £31Balaton Lake £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLoch Lomond National Park £62Balaton Lake £78
Compare Hotels in Loch Lomond National Park and Balaton Lake
Looking for a hotel in Loch Lomond National Park or Balaton Lake? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Loch Lomond National Park £20Balaton Lake £9.62
Is it cheaper to fly into Loch Lomond National Park or Balaton Lake?
Prices for flights to both Balaton Lake and Loch Lomond National Park 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 dayLoch Lomond National Park £27Balaton Lake £39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Loch Lomond National Park £16Balaton Lake £17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLoch Lomond National Park £3.93Balaton Lake £7.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Loch Lomond National Park and Balaton Lake, we can see that Balaton Lake is more expensive. And not only is Loch Lomond National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Loch Lomond National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Loch Lomond National Park 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 Balaton Lake would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Balaton Lake than you might in Loch Lomond National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Loch Lomond National Park Expensive? and Is Balaton Lake Expensive?.
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.