World’s famous tourist landmarks represent the spirit and essence of a place.
They convey the culture of a city or a country, and inspire travel through their expression of history and art.
But visiting many famous attractions around the world could be a pretty pricy proposition for a regular traveler.
A team of industry experts looked at the average cost of a night’s stay in a hotel room near some famous global landmarks, and the cost of an adult’s admission, to reveal which ones are the most and the least affordable for visitors.
So, which of the world’s most popular landmarks are the cheapest and priciest to visit?
The most expensive landmarks to visit:
n'usoro | Ala | Country | Ticket Cost (USD) | Nightly Hotel Cost (USD) |
1 | eiffel Tower | France | $28.73 | $454.35 |
2 | Obí nke Versailles | France | $21.44 | $454.35 |
3 | Ihe akpụrụ akpụ nke nnwere onwe | United States | $23.80 | $441.76 |
4 | Big Ben | England | Free | $415.33 |
5 | ezinụlọ dị nsọ | Spain | $27.87 | $357.44 |
6 | Ugwu Capitol | United States | Free | $366.25 |
7 | Uluru | Australia | $27.32 | $331.00 |
8 | Easter Island | Chile | $80.00 | $244.00 |
9 | Burj Khalifa | United Arab Emirates | $105.91 | $217.73 |
10 | Ugwu Rushmore | United States | Free | $290.73 |
The eiffel Tower is officially the most expensive landmark to visit: the ticket with elevator access is $28.73. Although the ticket price for the Eiffel Tower is more expensive than most on our list, the cost of a hotel stay in Paris is what makes this landmark the most expensive to visit. A double room in Paris costs on average $454.35 for one night.
The second French attraction in the top three is The Obí nke Versailles, known for its rich history and for being an iconic symbol of 17th-century architecture. An entrance ticket to the Palace of Versailles costs $21.44 for an adult, more than $7 cheaper than a ticket to the Eiffel Tower, with the same costly stay in a Paris hotel room for $454.35.
Ihe akpụrụ akpụ nke nnwere onwe, one of the most iconic symbols of New York City, concludes the top 3 most expensive landmarks, with the ticket costing $23.80 and the average price for one night in a local hotel being $441.76, which takes the total cost of the visit to $465.56.
The cheapest landmarks to visit:
n'usoro | Ala | Country | Ticket Cost (USD) | Nightly Hotel Cost (USD) |
1 | Taj Mahal | India | $14.19 | $31.46 |
2 | Ugwu Fuji | Japan | Free | $69.00 |
3 | Nnukwu Sphinx | Egypt | $5.37 | $71.74 |
4 | Nnukwu mgbidi china | China | $9.71 | $76.77 |
5 | Nnukwu pyramid nke Giza | Egypt | $23.63 | $71.74 |
6 | Angkor Wat | Cambodia | $37.00 | $74.26 |
7 | Hagia Sophia | toro toro | Free | $113.27 |
8 | Kraịst Onye Mgbapụta | Brazil | $19.32 | $105.72 |
9 | Machu Picchu | Peru | $41.48 | $87.00 |
10 | Mt. Eden Crater | New Zealand | Free | $139.70 |
Taj Mahal is the cheapest landmark to visit in rating. An entrance ticket for non-citizens costs $14.19, while a night’s stay in a hotel in Agra costs $31.46 on average. Dating back to the 17th century, the Taj Mahal encompasses the opulence of the Mughal emperors that ruled India for over 200 years.
One of the world’s three Holy Mountains, Ugwu Fuji is a top tourist attraction for visitors from around the world. Japan’s tallest mountain and sacred site is free to visit and climb, while a hotel stay in Fuji costs $69 on average.
nke Cairo Ezigbo Sphinx, located near the Pyramids of Giza, is one of the world’s oldest monumental statues and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Sphinx is also one of the cheapest to visit on our list. A ticket to see the statue costs $5.37 and a night’s stay in a double hotel room in the nearby Giza costs $71.74 on average.
IHE Ị GA-Ewepụ na edemede a:
- A team of industry experts looked at the average cost of a night's stay in a hotel room near some famous global landmarks, and the cost of an adult's admission, to reveal which ones are the most and the least affordable for visitors.
- Although the ticket price for the Eiffel Tower is more expensive than most on our list, the cost of a hotel stay in Paris is what makes this landmark the most expensive to visit.
- Cairo's Great Sphinx, located near the Pyramids of Giza, is one of the world's oldest monumental statues and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.