Which place is cheaper, Denver or Newton?
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 Newton or Denver?
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 Newton and Denver can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Newton or Denver?
Newton
Newton, a large suburb of Boston, consists of 13 villages or neighborhoods: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Lower Falls, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Upper Falls, Waban, and West Newton. It's a good sized city with a population of over 80,000. Each village has its own historical and architectural character. Many of the villages were founded around railroad stations when the Boston & Worcester line opened in 1833 along the north side of the city. Another railroad line started along the south side of town in 1851. It's now the "D" line of the MBTA's Green Line. Walking tours of most villages are available and recommended for history buffs.
Denver
The capital of Colorado, Denver is commonly referred to as "The Mile-High City" because it is at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. It also sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, giving a beautiful backdrop for this metropolitan city. The city is the largest in the Rocky Mountains with a population of more than 600,000 and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan area. Denver is a cosmopolitan city with cowboy roots. It's cultural scene is thriving, and the outdoor recreation in the area is superb. Denver is a rapidly growing city but with change comes challenges. Urban sprawl is a problem and the city's infrastructure has reached its limits. Still, efforts are in place to maintain the character and personality that Denver is known for.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNewton $166Denver $248
The average daily cost (per person) in Newton is $166, while the average daily cost in Denver is $248. 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 Newton and Denver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNewton $82Denver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNewton $164Denver $174
Compare Hotels in Newton and Denver
Looking for a hotel in Newton or Denver? 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: Denver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Newton $80Denver $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Denver
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Denver:
- Arrival Private Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Denver City by SUV: $290
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Avon/Vail Valley - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $287
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Keystone resort - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $287
- Denver Airport (DEN) to Aspen hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $287
- Denver Airport (DEN): Private Transfer to Denver hotels: $276
- Denver Airport BJC to Winter Park Ski Resort Arrival Transfer: $273
- Private Transfer from Denver Airport to Downtown Denver: $200
- Private One-way Transfer from Denver Airport to Denver: $190
- Arrival Transfer Denver Airport DEN to Denver City by Luxury Car: $170
- Arrival Private Transfer: Denver Airport DEN to Denver in Luxury Van: $149
- Departure Private Transfer: Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $149
- Private Transfer from Denver to Denver Airport DEN in Luxury Van: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Newton or Denver?
Prices for flights to both Denver and Newton 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 dayNewton $43Denver $73
Typical Food Prices in Denver
Some typical examples of dining costs in Denver are as follows:
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Sushi Dinner (for 2)$61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Denver
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Denver.
- Epic Pad Thai Cooking Class in Denver: $55
- 16th Street Mall Food Tour with Local Guide: $62
- Arts District Walking Food Tour: $79
- Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour: $85
- Downtown Denver Food Tour: $85
- Denver Food Tour: 6+ Tastings in Historic Downtown: $99
- RiNo Evening Food Tour with a Local Guide: $99
- Denver Food Tour: Wild West Flavors & Downtown Classics: $111
- Taste of the City Food Tour by Bike or E-Bike: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Newton -Denver $52
Tours and Activities in Denver
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Denver are as follows:
- $5 Capitol Hill History & Ghost Walking Tour: $5.00
- 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver: $30
- All-Inclusive Twilight Ghost Tour with a Boozy Twist: $55
- Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites: $39
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $27
- Best of Denver Walking Tour: $27
- Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver: $139
- Capitol Hill Haunts: A Ghostly Walking Tour: $343
- Dark Side of Denver – RiNo’s True Crime and Murals Tour: $25
- Deep Dive into Small-Group Walking Tour: $39
- Denver After Dark Adults Only Walking Ghost Tour: $35
- Denver Art Museum General Admission Ticket: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNewton -Denver $5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Denver
Also in Denver, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Private Vintner's Wine Tasting Experience in Colorado: $40
- Downtown Denver Pub Crawl - Food & Drinks Included!: $50
- Neighborhood Bar Crawl in RiNo Arts District (Denver): $50
- Vintner's Personalized Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wild West Pub Crawl: $61
- Buds & Brews Cannabis Grow Tour and Brewery Visit: $67
- E-Bike & Brews: Denver's Platte River & Brewery E-Bike Tour: $125
- Denver Pedicab Brewery Tour: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Newton and Denver, we can see that Denver is more expensive. And not only is Newton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Newton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Newton 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 Denver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Denver than you might in Newton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Newton Expensive? and Is Denver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Newton or Denver?
Denver has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Newton. When comparing the sizes of Newton and Denver, 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.