Which place is cheaper, Ghent or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Ghent?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Ghent, 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: Uppsala or Ghent?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best Cultural Tours in Belgium, and The Best Budget Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182Ghent $168
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $168. 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 Uppsala and Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102Ghent $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204Ghent $168
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Ghent
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Ghent? 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Ghent $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $63Ghent $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking Food Tour in Ghent: $93
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $109
- Small-Group Food Tour in Ghent by Bike: $178
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Ghent $10
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
Tours and Activities in Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Explore History and Family Walking Tour in Mons: $245
- Bicycle tour in historic Ghent: $54
- Charlie's Private Beer Tour (Ghent) : $179
- Charlie's Private Chocolate Tour (Ghent): $198
- Charlie's Private Highlights Tour (Ghent): $149
- Charlie's Private Off The Beaten Path Tour (Ghent): $209
- Charlie's Private Tasting Tour (Ghent): $239
- Charlie's famous Chocolate Tour (Ghent): $56
- Charlie's famous Tasting Tour (Ghent): $70
- Discover Ghent with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $30
- Escape Tour Gent -selfguided citygame- and find the secret exit!: $24
- Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent: $3.57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $20Ghent $21
When comparing the travel costs between Uppsala and Ghent, we can see that Uppsala is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Ghent Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Ghent?
Ghent has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Ghent, 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.
When is the best time to visit Uppsala or Ghent?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Uppsala or Ghent in the Summer?
Both Ghent and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Ghent in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Uppsala is around the same temperature as Ghent in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Ghent fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Ghent, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Uppsala. In the summer, Uppsala often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 202 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in July than Ghent. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Ghent 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ghent in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Ghent. Also, most visitors come to Ghent for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Uppsala is much colder than Ghent. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Ghent averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ghent during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Ghent. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Ghent 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ghent in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Ghent. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Ghent because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Ghent can be very cold. Uppsala can be very cold during winter. In January, Uppsala is generally much colder than Ghent. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and Ghent fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Ghent. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 47 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in January than Ghent. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Ghent 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Ghent in the Spring?
Both Ghent and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Ghent this time of year.
Uppsala is much colder than Ghent in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Ghent fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Uppsala usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Ghent. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Ghent 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Ghent and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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