Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Saint John's. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Saint John's?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Vilnius Prices
Lithuania PricesSaint John's Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €121Saint John's €231
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €121, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is €231. 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 Vilnius and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Saint John's €102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Saint John's €204
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius or Saint John's? 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.05Saint John's €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $155
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
- Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai(transfer included) or Vilnius : $208
- Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Vilnius or Trakai(transfer included): $208
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $42
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus€1.29
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Taxi From Airport€5.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $42
- Antigua&Barbuda Airport (ANU) to Antigua&Barbuda Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Antigua island hotels to St. John's Port: $57
- Antigua Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer to and from Royalton Antigua Resort: $60
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Antigua to Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) - Departure Transfer: $64
- Biggvee Airport Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $77
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $84
- Private Antigua Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Hammock Cove: $90
- Antigua V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to Island - Round-Trip Transfer : $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €67Saint John's €100
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Cooking Class in Vilnius : $106
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $118
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
- Nicole's Table - Cooking with Rum: $165
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Saint John's €88
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.46
- Vilnius History and Hidden Gems Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $13
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Virtual reality movie - experience I AM LITHUANIA: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu€2.55
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Cultural and Historical Home Tour in The Antiguan Experience : $66
- Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach: $70
- Glenmon taxi and tours: $70
- Nightlife Tour of Antigua and Barbuda: $80
- SoCoHo Eco Kayak and Snorkel Tour: $85
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Biggvee Bus Adventure: $90
- Clear Kayak Tour in Mangrove Antigua: $90
- Trek Tours Hiking Experience in Antigua: $90
- Circumnavigate Tour: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.23Saint John's €15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius is in Europe and Saint John's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Vilnius.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Saint John's?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius and Saint John's, 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 Vilnius or Saint John's?
Vilnius has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vilnius or Saint John's in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Saint John's. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Vilnius is cooler than Saint John's in the summer. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 18°C (65°F) in July, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. In Vilnius, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Saint John's. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In the autumn, Vilnius is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vilnius in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint John's averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the autumn, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Saint John's. Vilnius usually gets less rain in October than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Saint John's in the Winter?
Both Saint John's and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Vilnius can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Vilnius is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around -5°C (23°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Vilnius during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the natural beauty during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
Vilnius is much colder than Saint John's in the spring. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Saint John's. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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.