A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers The Hague vs. Roatan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit The Hague or Roatan?

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 The Hague and Roatan can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: The Hague or Roatan?

The Hague

The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.

Roatan

Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, Roatan or The Hague?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is €218, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €36. 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 The Hague and Roatan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    The Hague 104
    Roatan 8.95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    The Hague 208
    Roatan 18
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Roatan

Looking for a hotel in The Hague or Roatan? 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 The Hague


Hotels in Roatan


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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: The Hague Hotel Prices and Roatan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    The Hague 19
    Roatan 15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague

Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $9.05
  • Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $18
  • Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $30
  • Private Transfer: Amsterdam Airport to The Hague (Den Haag): $121
  • Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport : $155
  • The Hague to Amsterdam Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $175
  • Premium Electric transfer from Delft to Schiphol Airport: $175
  • Premium electric Transfer from The Hague to Schiphol Airport : $179
  • Private Direct Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $184
  • Private Tour of Delft and The Hague including Transfer: $226
  • Private Tour of Delft & Rotterdam with Cube House and Transfer: $227
  • Private Tour of The Hague and Gouda including Transfer: $262

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    3.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:

  • West Bay Beach, Chocolate, & Rum Factory & Transfer: $67
  • West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
  • South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
  • Roatan to Honduras Airport (RTB)-Departure Private Transfer: $57
  • Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $62
  • Roatan Island Buggy Adventure plus Transfer: $217
  • Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
  • Roatan Buggy Adventure, Monkey & Sloth Park, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
  • Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
  • Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67
  • Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
  • Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan - Arrival Private Transfer: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into The Hague or Roatan?

Prices for flights to both Roatan and The Hague 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
    The Hague 95
    Roatan 13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague

For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Small-Group Food Tour Scheveningen Beachside in The Hague: $77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.

  • Authentic Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    The Hague 34
    Roatan 22

Tours and Activities in The Hague

For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • The Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.56
  • Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local: $3.57
  • The Hague Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.00
  • The Hague Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
  • Hague: The Heart of Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.13
  • Delft Exploration Game and Tour: The Blue's Clues: $7.13
  • Courtyard Walking Tour: $9.40
  • City Walking Tour: $9.40
  • Dahlia Tour in Voorhout: $11
  • Muzee Scheveningen History Museum Entry Ticket: $12
  • Discover Delft's Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour: $12
  • Pub Trail Delft: an adventure full of surprises: $13

Tours and Activities in Roatan

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:

  • ATVs ,Zipline ,island tour with sloths Sanctuary and Tastings: $130
  • Bay Islands ATV City Tour and Wildlife Sanctuary Visit: $128
  • Exclusive Roatan Islands Tour Monkey Sloth birds : $54
  • Roatan Blue channel Snorkeling Tour with Beach Break: $70
  • 1 HR Horseback riding + Sloths, Island Tour & Beach Break : $115
  • 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $90
  • 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
  • 4-Hour Private Tour to Roatan Island: $52
  • ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
  • ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
  • ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
  • Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    The Hague 30
    Roatan 5.65


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is The Hague Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, The Hague or Roatan?

The Hague has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of The Hague and Roatan, 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.