A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Balaton Lake vs. Telc for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Balaton Lake or Telc?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Balaton Lake and Telc can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Balaton Lake or Telc?

Balaton Lake

Balaton is a major freshwater lake in Hungary and the largest lake in Central Europe with a shoreline of 197 kilometers. The region around the lake is a popular holiday destination with a great number of resort towns and high-rise hotels to accommodate visitors seeking out lakeside activities, beaches, volcanic hills, and vineyards. Some of the towns are also very historic, offering examples from eighteenth-century art and architecture to castle ruins.

Telc

Telc is a small city located in the southern part of the Czech Republic. It is best known for its historical center, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, which consists of a unique cobbled square lined with colorful Renaissance architecture and surrounded by moats.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary, The Best Luxury Tours to Hungary, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Telc or Balaton Lake?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Balaton Lake is $86, while the average daily cost in Telc is $64. 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 Balaton Lake and Telc in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Balaton Lake $48
    Telc $28
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Balaton Lake $96
    Telc $56
Compare Hotels in Balaton Lake and Telc

Looking for a hotel in Balaton Lake or Telc? 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.

Hotels in Balaton Lake


Hotels in Telc


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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: Telc Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Balaton Lake $12
    Telc $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Balaton Lake or Telc?

Prices for flights to both Telc and Balaton Lake 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Balaton Lake $27
    Telc $28

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Balaton Lake $20
    Telc $5.52

Tours and Activities in Telc

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Telc are as follows:

  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Telč: Painted Ladies Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Balaton Lake $8.73
    Telc $5.04


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Balaton Lake and Telc, we can see that Balaton Lake is more expensive. And not only is Telc much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Telc would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Telc 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 Balaton Lake would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Balaton Lake than you might in Telc.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Balaton Lake Expensive? and Is Telc Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Balaton Lake or Telc?

Telc has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Balaton Lake. When comparing the sizes of Balaton Lake and Telc, 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.