Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Brasov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brasov or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov or Kotor, 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.
Where Should I go: Brasov or Kotor?
Brasov
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrasov $60Kotor $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasov is $60, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $108. 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 Brasov and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrasov $23Kotor $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrasov $46Kotor $106
Compare Hotels in Brasov and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Brasov or Kotor? 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: Brasov Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brasov $18Kotor $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
- Airport Transfer Bucharest: $77
- Airport transfer, Bucharest tour, Prahova Valley tour: $21
- Brasov to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $321
- Bucharest Private Transfer to/from Brasov: $139
- Bucharest to Brasov - Private Transfer: $321
- Premium Private Transfer : Bucharest Airport to/from Brasov: $248
- Private Airport Transfers from Bucharest: $77
- Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $249
- Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest, 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $123
- Private transfer from OTP Airport to Brasov or Return: $139
- Transfer Bucuresti - Brasov: $364
- Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest with Hotel Pick-up: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $27
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Kotor Old Town: $41
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $43
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport(TGD): $47
- Private transfer from Nikki or Obala Djurasevica to Tivat airport: $49
- Private transfers from Kotor to Podgorica Airport and City: $52
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Brasov or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Brasov 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 dayBrasov $26Kotor $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brasov.
- Small-Group organic home-made dinner in a Brasov village: $92
- Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov: $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $202
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $225
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $260
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $304
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brasov $9.63Kotor $9.01
Tours and Activities in Brasov
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
- 1 day cycling tour in Brasov: $3.24
- Bran Castle Entry Tickets : $24
- Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $27
- Candlelight Tour of Medieval Architecture: $29
- Brașov Old German Town: Private WalkingTour & PDF guide: $33
- Outdoors experience - Paintball in Transylvania : $36
- Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town: $38
- Mountain Bike Day Tour around Brasov: $46
- City Tour Brasov in english: $48
- SnowShoe Walking Tour in Poiana Brasov: $49
- City Tour in Brasov in English: $49
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary Guided Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $23
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $29
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Kotor Boat Tour to Blue Cave&Lady of the Rocks: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $33
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrasov $7.83Kotor $9.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
- Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery Day Trip From Brasov: $98
- Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov: $132
- Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $250
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $426
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brasov and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is Brasov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasov 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor than you might in Brasov.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brasov Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brasov or Kotor?
Brasov has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Brasov and Kotor, 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 Brasov or Kotor?
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.
Should I visit Brasov or Kotor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brasov and Kotor. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Brasov is cooler than Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in Brasov averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In Brasov, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during summer. Brasov gets 288 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Brasov usually receives more rain than Kotor. Brasov gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBrasov 23°C (73°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Brasov as well as Kotor. Additionally, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the autumn, Brasov is cooler than Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brasov in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In the autumn, Brasov often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Brasov gets 187 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Brasov usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Brasov gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBrasov 13°C (55°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Brasov are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Brasov in the winter. In January, Brasov is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Brasov average around -1°C (30°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during winter. Brasov gets 85 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In January, Brasov usually receives less rain than Kotor. Brasov gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBrasov -1°C (30°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Brasov during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Brasov is cooler than Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in Brasov averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Brasov often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor. Brasov gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brasov usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Brasov gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBrasov 12°C (54°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Brasov
| Brasov | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (30°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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