A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Brno vs. Budva for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Brno or Budva?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Brno and Budva can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Brno or Budva?

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

Budva

A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Budva or Brno?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Brno is $131, while the average daily cost in Budva is $98. 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 Brno and Budva in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brno $72
    Budva $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brno $144
    Budva $80
Compare Hotels in Brno and Budva

Looking for a hotel in Brno or Budva? 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 Brno


Hotels in Budva


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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: Brno Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brno $2.63
    Budva $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.26
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $141

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:


  • Daily Car Rental
    $70

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:

  • Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $113
  • Herceg Novi to Budva one way transfer: $144
  • Private Transfer from Bar to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $97
  • Private Transfer from Budva or Becici to Dubrovnik airport: $239
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik: $272
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $38
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $58
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $87
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $81
  • Private Transfer from Sveti Stefan to Tivat airport: $71
  • Private transfer from Budva to Dubrovnik City: $98
  • Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $58

Is it cheaper to fly into Brno or Budva?

Prices for flights to both Budva and Brno 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
    Brno $57
    Budva $33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budva

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Budva.

  • Cooking Class with dinner/lunch in Ulcinj Montenegro : $49

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brno -
    Budva $24

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $7.82
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
  • Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $51
  • Brno daily tours: $71
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
  • Get to know South Moravia with us. 6 hour tour.: $92
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $121
  • Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $121
  • Moravian Karst Cave Private Guided Tour: $128

Tours and Activities in Budva

Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Skip The Line Tickets: Budva Citadela Fortress : $6.52
  • 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $15
  • From Day Cruise to Boka Bay: $42
  • Great Cruise From Budva to Boka Bay in a Day: $42
  • Night Lights Kayak and SUP Adventure: $43
  • 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $43
  • Budva Bay SUP & Kayaking Tours to Coastal Caves: $43
  • Night Lights Kayak Adventure : $43
  • Soul of Montenegro: Kotor, Lovcen and Cetinje Day Tour: $61
  • Private Boat Tour Adventure In Budva - Sightseeing & Snorkeling : $65
  • Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva - Walking on the path of history!: $65
  • Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $66

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brno $2.31
    Budva $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Brno

Also in Brno, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Fullday Private Tour in Lednice & Valtice with Wine Tasting: $196

Sample the Local Flavors in Budva

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Budva:

  • Full Day Private Skadar Lake Wine Tour Experience from Budva: $177


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

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


Which is Bigger, Brno or Budva?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Brno and Budva, 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.