Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Basel?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Basel or Plzen, 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.
Basel is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Switzerland, but despite this, it does have a lot to offer visitors as well as a beautiful medieval historic center. Every year it also hosts a Carnival festival that is one of the most popular in Europe, competing with those in Venice and Rio de Janeiro in its popularity. There are also some excellent museums and great examples of regional architecture around town. Basel also serves as an excellent entry point to the Swiss Jura mountains and a jumping off point to visit more popular cities such as Zurich or Lucerne.
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 2-Week Tours in Switzerland, The Best Bicycle Tours in Switzerland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Basel is $236, while the average daily cost in Plzen is $101. 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 Basel and Plzen in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Basel:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
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Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Basel are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
Also in Basel, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Basel and Plzen, we can see that Basel 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 Basel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basel 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 Basel Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.
Basel has a larger population, and is about 0% larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Basel 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.
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.
Both Plzen and Basel are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Basel this time of year.
In July, Basel is generally around the same temperature as Plzen. Daily temperatures in Basel average around 21°C (70°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Plzen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Basel. Basel usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during summer. Basel gets 241 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Basel usually receives more rain than Plzen. Basel gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Plzen and Basel during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Basel for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Basel is a little warmer than Plzen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Basel averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Basel often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Plzen. Basel gets 120 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun.
Basel usually gets more rain in October than Plzen. Basel gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Basel and Plzen. Many visitors come to Basel in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Plzen can be very cold during winter. Basel can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Basel is much warmer than Plzen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Basel in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Plzen averages at about -1°C (31°F).
Basel usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during winter. Basel gets 55 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Basel usually receives more rain than Plzen. Basel gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Basel as well as Plzen. Most visitors come to Basel for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Basel is generally around the same temperature as Plzen. Daily temperatures in Basel average around 12°C (53°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the spring, Basel often gets less sunshine than Plzen. Basel gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun.
Basel usually gets more rain in April than Plzen. Basel gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Basel | Plzen | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |