Which place is cheaper, Aspen or Round Pond?
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 Round Pond or Aspen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Round Pond or Aspen, 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: Round Pond or Aspen?
Round Pond
Round Pond is a little village located in the town of Bristol, formerly known as Pemaquid. The area draws visitors for a closer to nature experience along Maine's rugged coastline. Bristol also houses the villages of New Harbor, Pemaquid, Bristol Mills, and Chamberlain, which all make up this popular fishing and resort area.
Aspen
Aspen is a famous, and notably expensive travel destination. The town is one of the country's most famous and recognizable ski destinations, and prices can climb high during the ski season. Although still expensive, you can often find better deals during the summer months or shoulder seasons. For visitors who want to enjoy the area's hiking, natural beauty, and charm, these are the times to visit.
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Round Pond Prices
USA PricesAspen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRound Pond $174Aspen $355
The average daily cost (per person) in Round Pond is $174, while the average daily cost in Aspen is $355. 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 Round Pond and Aspen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRound Pond $70Aspen $170
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRound Pond $140Aspen $340
Compare Hotels in Round Pond and Aspen
Looking for a hotel in Round Pond or Aspen? 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: Aspen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Round Pond $60Aspen $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aspen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aspen:
- Aspen hotel or address to Denver Airport (DEN) - Departure Private Transfer: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Round Pond or Aspen?
Prices for flights to both Aspen and Round Pond 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 dayRound Pond $70Aspen $146
Typical Food Prices in Round Pond
Some typical examples of dining costs in Round Pond are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Round Pond $20Aspen $45
Tours and Activities in Aspen
Here are a few actual costs in Aspen for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion: $15
- Aspen Puzzling Adventure: $35
- Highlights of Aspen Tour: $45
- Cemetery Tour: $45
- Aspen's Off the Beaten Path Tour: $45
- Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour: $45
- Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour: $45
- Dark History Ghost-Themed Guided Walking Tour: $45
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $45
- Aspen's Off the Beaten Path Scenic Walking Tour: $45
- From Past to Present History Walking Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRound Pond $12Aspen $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Round Pond and Aspen, we can see that Aspen is more expensive. And not only is Round Pond much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Round Pond would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Round Pond 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 Aspen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aspen than you might in Round Pond.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Round Pond Expensive? and Is Aspen 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.