A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bucharest vs. Cesky Krumlov for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Cesky Krumlov. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov?

Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.

Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful town located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It sits along the Vltava River and is home to just over 13,000 residents. The town has many Baroque buildings as well as many pleasant cafes, restaurants and bars. It also has the second largest castle in the Czech Republic, and a beautiful old town square. The town remains very similar to how it was in the 18th century. Many of the buildings are well maintained, and many have been restored to their original beauty. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and has become a very popular tourist destination. During the summer months tourists may outnumber the local population.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague.


Which place is cheaper, Cesky Krumlov or Bucharest?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $137, while the average daily cost in Cesky Krumlov is $62. 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 Bucharest and Cesky Krumlov in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bucharest $63
    Cesky Krumlov $37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bucharest $126
    Cesky Krumlov $74
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Cesky Krumlov

Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov? 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 Bucharest


Hotels in Cesky Krumlov


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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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Cesky Krumlov Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bucharest $26
    Cesky Krumlov $2.92

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:

  • Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer: $173
  • Transfert Privat București: $60
  • Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $174
  • Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $163
  • Transfer and Full Access All Day at Therme Spa Bucharest : $109
  • Transfer From Bucharest Airport To Sofia Bulgaria: $290
  • Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $140
  • Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $244
  • Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $287
  • Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $43
  • Transfer Aeroport Otopeni: $64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov

Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Hallstatt with 2 hours for sightseeing: $147
  • Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver: $121
  • Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov?

Prices for flights to both Cesky Krumlov and Bucharest 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
    Bucharest $58
    Cesky Krumlov $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest

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

  • Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
  • Cooking Class traditional food: $65
  • Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
  • Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
  • Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
  • Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
  • 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $201
  • Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $227

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bucharest $15
    Cesky Krumlov $6.53

Tours and Activities in Bucharest

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

  • Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $248
  • Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $92
  • Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $92
  • 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $173
  • 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $206
  • 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $137
  • 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $257
  • 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,712
  • 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $557
  • 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $98
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $87
  • 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $250

Tours and Activities in Cesky Krumlov

For Cesky Krumlov, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Cesky Krumlov Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.52
  • Český Krumlov Free Tour: $20
  • Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area: $60
  • 2h Chateau Collections and Tower Tour with Coffee & Dessert: $71
  • Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour: $85
  • Private Night tour of Český Krumlov: $85
  • Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour: $92
  • Enchanting Český Krumlov Walking Tour: Echoes of the Past: $94
  • Touristic highlights of Český Krumlov on a Private half day tour with a local: $167
  • Private tour of best of Český Krumlov - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local: $167
  • Walking private guided tour in Cesky Krumlov with local certified guide: $174
  • A day in the life of Český Krumlov - Private tour with a local: $195

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bucharest $9.17
    Cesky Krumlov $3.36

Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest

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

  • Weekend Pub Crawl: $23
  • Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
  • Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
  • Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $42
  • Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
  • From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $45
  • Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
  • Romanian Wine Tasting: $48
  • Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
  • Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
  • Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
  • Wine Tasting Tour at First Wine Bar: $85


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

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


Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov?

Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Cesky Krumlov. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Cesky Krumlov, 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 Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Cesky Krumlov. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Bucharest is generally a little warmer than Cesky Krumlov. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 23°C (73°F), and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cesky Krumlov. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bucharest this time of the year. In the summer, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 227 hours of full sun.

Bucharest usually gets less rain in July than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bucharest 23°C (73°F) 
    Cesky Krumlov 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov in the Autumn?

Both Cesky Krumlov and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.

Bucharest is a little warmer than Cesky Krumlov in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during autumn. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bucharest 13°C (55°F) 
    Cesky Krumlov 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov in the Winter?

Both Cesky Krumlov and Bucharest during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

It's quite cold in Cesky Krumlov in the winter. The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. In the winter, Bucharest is much colder than Cesky Krumlov. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bucharest in January average around -1°C (29°F), and Cesky Krumlov averages at about -0°C (31°F).

In the winter, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 44 hours of full sun.

Bucharest usually gets less rain in January than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bucharest -1°C (29°F) 
    Cesky Krumlov -0°C (31°F)

Should I visit Bucharest or Cesky Krumlov in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Cesky Krumlov. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.

In April, Bucharest is generally a little warmer than Cesky Krumlov. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 12°C (54°F), and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during spring. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Cesky Krumlov. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bucharest 12°C (54°F) 
    Cesky Krumlov 11°C (51°F)

Typical Weather for Cesky Krumlov and Bucharest

Bucharest Cesky Krumlov
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (29°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) -0°C (31°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 1°C (34°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 77 mm (3 in) 18°C (65°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 19°C (67°F) 93 mm (3.6 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Oct 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Nov 6°C (44°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 5°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dec 1°C (34°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 1°C (35°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)