Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Plzen?
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 Athens and Plzen. 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: Athens or Plzen?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Plzen
Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Plzen €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Plzen is €95. 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 Athens and Plzen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Plzen €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Plzen €114
Compare Hotels in Athens and Plzen
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Plzen? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Plzen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Plzen €7.75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer to/from Argos: $14
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $20
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port and Hotels to Athens: $22
- Athens Hotels To Piraeus Port-Hotels Luxury Transfer Services: $22
- Private transfer between Athens hotels and Piraeus Port: $22
- From Athens Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Rafina Port: $24
- Athens Private Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens : $24
- Private Transfer from Athens City to Piraeus Port: $26
- Piraeus Port: Private One-Way Transfer to Athens City Center: $26
- Athens City to Athens Airport Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- Athens Airport to Athens City Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- AIRPORT TRANSFER in Athens : $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $271
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $116
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Plzen?
Prices for flights to both Plzen and Athens 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 dayAthens €37Plzen €29
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $52
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Plzen €20
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Meouzo Online City Tour: $3.20
- Self-guided First Discovery Walk and Reading Tour: $3.21
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour into Byzantine Gems: $4.60
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- 360 Virtual tour of Ancient Athens: $6.00
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.53
- Ancient Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Ancient Agora of Athens Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Greece: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $7.18
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.48
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $250
- Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.74
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $201
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.56
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
- Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Plzen €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Premium Wine Tastings: $35
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Athens Wine Tasting: $44
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.55
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
- Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $140
- Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Plzen, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Plzen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plzen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plzen 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Plzen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Plzen?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Plzen, 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 Athens or Plzen?
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 Athens or Plzen in the Summer?
Both Plzen and Athens during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Athens is a little warmer than Plzen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Plzen averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Plzen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Plzen. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Plzen 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Athens or Plzen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Plzen. The autumn months attract visitors to Athens because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Athens is generally much warmer than Plzen. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Athens usually receives more rain than Plzen. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Athens or Plzen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Plzen. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Plzen. Athens is much warmer than Plzen in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Plzen fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, Athens often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in January than Plzen. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Plzen -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Athens or Plzen in the Spring?
Both Plzen and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Athens is much warmer than Plzen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Plzen averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Plzen. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Plzen and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
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