A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rio de Janeiro vs. Hagatna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rio de Janeiro or Hagatna?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rio de Janeiro and Hagatna 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: Rio de Janeiro or Hagatna?

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the most popular travel destination in Brazil. It is the second largest city in Brazil and the sixth largest in the Americas. A portion of the city has been designated a World Heritage Site. It's also famous for Carnival, it's gorgeous beaches, and world-famous landmarks. Rio's appeal as a travel destination is apparent year round due to the great weather and plenty of fun activities. The city has a wonderful natural harbor that is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, Corcovado Peak, and the hills of Tijuca, creating an absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring setting.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Brazil, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Rio de Janeiro.


Which place is cheaper, Hagatna or Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Rio de Janeiro Prices
    Brazil Prices
    Hagatna Prices
    Guam Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Rio de Janeiro $115
    Hagatna $0.00

The average daily cost (per person) in Rio de Janeiro is $115, while the average daily cost in Hagatna is $0.00. 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 Rio de Janeiro and Hagatna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rio de Janeiro $64
    Hagatna -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rio de Janeiro $128
    Hagatna $0.00
Compare Hotels in Rio de Janeiro and Hagatna

Looking for a hotel in Rio de Janeiro or Hagatna? 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 Rio de Janeiro


Hotels in Hagatna


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rio de Janeiro Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rio de Janeiro $7.65
    Hagatna -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rio de Janeiro

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Taxi Ride
    $2.82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rio de Janeiro

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rio de Janeiro:

  • Private transfer Economico GIG Rio Galeao airport up to 3 pax to Zona Sul: $21
  • Executive GIG Rio Galeao airport private transfer up to 4 pax to South Zone: $25
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer Rio de Janeiro HTL-APT (SDU): $25
  • Private transfer Minivan GIG Rio Galeao airport up to 6 pax to Zona Sul: $27
  • Private transfer from Galeão Airport to Hotel or Address in Copacabana: $35
  • Transfer in Rio: $35
  • Regular Transfer Airports x Angra dos Reis: $36
  • Transfer of 4 Tickets in Rio de Janeiro: $37
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro APT-HTL (GIG): $42
  • Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airports to Hotels and Destinations: $48
  • Regular Transfer Rio de Janeiro x Paraty: $49
  • Favela Tour in Rio with Transfer service: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Rio de Janeiro or Hagatna?

Prices for flights to both Hagatna and Rio de Janeiro 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
    Rio de Janeiro $34
    Hagatna -
Typical Food Prices in Rio de Janeiro

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rio de Janeiro:


  • Popcorn
    $0.56
  • Corn on the Cob
    $0.75
  • Hamburger
    $0.94

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rio de Janeiro

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Waterfront Dinner and Live Music in Rio de Janeiro: $41
  • Hands-On Cooking Class in Rio: Iconic Street Foods & Caipirinhas: $75
  • Brazilian Breakfast Cooking Class in Rio: Bake and Blend: $75
  • Roxy Show - Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner: $85
  • Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes: $92
  • Brazilian BBQ Cooking & Drinks Class + Patio Party in Copacabana: $95
  • Seafood Cooking Class on Rio: Grill, Feast & Caipirinhas: $105
  • Dinner and Show at the Official Roxy Dinner Show - Rio de Janeiro: $123
  • Brazilian Dinner Show: Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro: $126
  • Botequim Experience: Copacabana Bars Private Food Tour: $130
  • Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option: $130
  • Flavors of Cooking Class and Caipirinhas: $130

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rio de Janeiro $21
    Hagatna -

Tours and Activities in Rio de Janeiro

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

  • Rio Private Day Tour Luggage Transport: $7.12
  • Rio de Janeiro (Urca) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.98
  • Rocinha Local Tour: $19
  • Skip the Line Maracana Stadium Entrance Ticket : $22
  • Tour of the Heart of Historic Rio de Janeiro : $23
  • Rio de Janeiro Tour with App – No Guide, Start When You Want: $24
  • Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School : $25
  • Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail : $26
  • Private Tour in Cosme Velho with Photographs : $29
  • Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide: $29
  • Favela tour Santa Marta with local guide: $29
  • Rio de Janeiro Historical Center Walking Tour: $29

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rio de Janeiro $12
    Hagatna -

Sample the Local Flavors in Rio de Janeiro

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rio de Janeiro:

  • Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl (Lapa district): $40
  • Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch: $86
  • Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour - Best of Rio's Mountains: $110


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

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


Which is Bigger, Rio de Janeiro or Hagatna?

Rio de Janeiro has a larger population, and is about 5730 times larger than the population of Hagatna. When comparing the sizes of Rio de Janeiro and Hagatna, 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.