Which place is cheaper, Pecs or Baden-Baden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Baden-Baden or Pecs, 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.
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Germany, The Best Bicycle Tours in Germany, The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Baden-Baden is €154, while the average daily cost in Pecs is €75. 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 Baden-Baden and Pecs in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Baden-Baden and Pecs, we can see that Baden-Baden is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Baden-Baden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baden-Baden than you might in Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Baden-Baden Expensive? and Is Pecs Expensive?.
Pecs has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Baden-Baden. When comparing the sizes of Baden-Baden and Pecs, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Baden-Baden and Pecs. Many travelers come to Baden-Baden for the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Baden-Baden is cooler than Pecs. Typically, the summer temperatures in Baden-Baden in July average around 20°C (67°F), and Pecs averages at about 22°C (71°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pecs this time of the year. In Baden-Baden, it's very sunny this time of the year. Baden-Baden usually receives less sunshine than Pecs during summer. Baden-Baden gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 302 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Baden-Baden usually receives more rain than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Baden-Baden as well as Pecs. Many visitors come to Baden-Baden in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Baden-Baden is generally cooler than Pecs. Daily temperatures in Baden-Baden average around 11°C (52°F), and Pecs fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Baden-Baden often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 91 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 169 hours of full sun.
Baden-Baden usually gets more rain in October than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Pecs and Baden-Baden are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Baden-Baden for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Pecs can be very cold. Baden-Baden can be very cold during winter. Baden-Baden is much warmer than Pecs in the winter. The daily temperature in Baden-Baden averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Pecs fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Baden-Baden usually receives less sunshine than Pecs during winter. Baden-Baden gets 35 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 72 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Baden-Baden usually receives more rain than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Pecs and Baden-Baden during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Baden-Baden because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Baden-Baden is cooler than Pecs. Typically, the spring temperatures in Baden-Baden in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Pecs averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Baden-Baden often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 154 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 187 hours of full sun.
Baden-Baden usually gets more rain in April than Pecs. Baden-Baden gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Baden-Baden | Pecs | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
May | 14°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |