Which place is cheaper, Copan or Reykjavik?
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 Reykjavik or Copan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Reykjavik or Copan, 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: Reykjavik or Copan?
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
Copan
If you are a lover of history, or just really want to tap into your inner Indiana Jones, a trip to Copan, Honduras is right up your alley. Located in western Honduras, the cobblestone lined streets and white adobe buildings topped with red roofs provide the beautiful backdrop to this once powerful city.
Occupied by the Maya for 2,000 years, Copan was the ruling city in the southern Mayan kingdom. Settled nicely in a fertile river valley among rolling hills, this city is absolutely fascinating and the perfect place to explore history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Reykjavik Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayReykjavik $307Copan $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Reykjavik is $307, while the average daily cost in Copan is $99. 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 Reykjavik and Copan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personReykjavik $160Copan $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomReykjavik $320Copan $42
Compare Hotels in Reykjavik and Copan
Looking for a hotel in Reykjavik or Copan? 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: Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Reykjavik $52Copan $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hveragerdi to Keflavik Airport (KEF) - Deparure Private Transfer: $204
- Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport with Hotel Pick Up: $42
- Alesund : Private Transfer to/from Ålesund Airport and City: $117
- Bláfjöll to Keflavik Airport (KEF) - Departure Private Transfer: $84
- Blue Lagoon Admission Including Return Transfers from Reykjavik: $206
- Blue Lagoon Entry Ticket with Optional Private or Shared Transfer: $209
- Blue Lagoon Private Transfer To and From Reykjavik/Keflavik: $155
- Blue Lagoon Return Bus Transfer from Reykjavik: $51
- From KEF Airport: Private Transfer to Reykjavik in Iceland: $221
- Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon Transfer in Small Group by Van: $215
- Grindavík to Reykjavik Airport(RKV) - Departure Private Transfer : $246
- Iceland: Airport Transfers between Keflavík and Reykjavik Center: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Reykjavik or Copan?
Prices for flights to both Copan and Reykjavik 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 dayReykjavik $60Copan $34
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$204
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Reykjavik Harbor Food Tour: $145
- 3 Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik: $149
- Private Vegetarian Reykjavik Food Tour: $195
- Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $215
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Reykjavik $83Copan $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$34
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the key to Reykjavik Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Viking Reykjavik GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Skip the Line: The National Museum of Iceland Ticket: $24
- Volcano Express Iceland Admission Ticket: Immersive Experience: $25
- Settlement and Egils Saga Exhibition Ticket: $30
- Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula: $32
- Saga Museum - Entrance ticket: $32
- Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon Self-Guided Driving Tour: $34
- Reykjavik Escape Game Experience - Prison Break 1: $45
- Snaefellsnes Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $50
- Iceland's Golden Circle Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayReykjavik $32Copan $6.77
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting in Reykjavík: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Reykjavik and Copan, we can see that Reykjavik is more expensive. And not only is Copan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Reykjavik is in Europe and Copan 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 Copan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Copan 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik than you might in Copan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Reykjavik Expensive? and Is Copan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Reykjavik or Copan?
Reykjavik has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Copan. When comparing the sizes of Reykjavik and Copan, 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.