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

Should you visit Brno or Saint John?

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 Saint John 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 Saint John?

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.

Saint John

With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.

This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.

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


Which place is cheaper, Saint John or Brno?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Brno is $198, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 Saint John in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brno $83
    Saint John $106
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brno $166
    Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Brno and Saint John

Looking for a hotel in Brno or Saint John? 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 Saint John


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brno $3.02
    Saint John $49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $298
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $154

Is it cheaper to fly into Brno or Saint John?

Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 $114
    Saint John $97

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brno -
    Saint John $23

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $12
  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
  • Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $56
  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $72
  • Half Day Tour to the Macocha Abyss and The Punkva Caves: $101
  • Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $104
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $132
  • Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $132
  • Scenic Paddleboarding Adventure: Nové Mlýny to Lednice: $143
  • Brno's Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $168

Tours and Activities in Saint John

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

  • St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brno $2.66
    Saint John $44


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brno and Saint John, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Brno much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brno is in Europe and Saint John is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Brno would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brno 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Brno.

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



When is the best time to visit Brno or Saint John?

Brno has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Brno or Saint John in the Summer?

Both Saint John and Brno are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In July, Brno is generally cooler than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Brno average around 23°C (73°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

In July, Brno usually receives around the same amount of rain as Saint John. Brno gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Brno 23°C (73°F) 
    Saint John 29°C (83°F)

Should I visit Brno or Saint John in the Autumn?

Both Saint John and Brno during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.

Brno is much colder than Saint John in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brno averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Saint John fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Saint John gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brno usually gets less rain in October than Saint John. Brno gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Brno 12°C (54°F) 
    Saint John 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Brno or Saint John in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Brno and Saint John. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Brno can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Brno is much colder than Saint John. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brno in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Saint John averages at about 26°C (78°F).

In January, Brno usually receives less rain than Saint John. Brno gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Brno 2°C (36°F) 
    Saint John 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Brno or Saint John in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Brno as well as Saint John. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.

In April, Brno is generally much colder than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Brno average around 13°C (55°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Brno usually gets less rain in April than Saint John. Brno gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Brno 13°C (55°F) 
    Saint John 27°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for Saint John and Brno

Brno Saint John
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in) 26°C (78°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 26°C (78°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 27°C (80°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 28°C (83°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 29°C (83°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 29°C (84°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 28°C (83°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 28°C (82°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 126 mm (4.9 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in) 26°C (80°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)