A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cesis vs. Vilnius for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cesis or Vilnius?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cesis and Vilnius 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.

Cesis

Cesis is the quintessential old world town in Latvia. It is nestled among rolling hills, giving it a beautiful, fantasy world like setting. The small town is sprinkled with old castles, fortresses, and parks that you can leisurely wander through to pass the time. There's a lovely town square that is the perfect place to grab a seat on a bench and people watch. Because of the square's central location, many residents pass through it on their way to and from the market. The town is intertwined with lovely cobblestone streets that are lined with old homes, in various stages of disrepair. Cesis manages to perfectly balance a level of authentic wear and tear with a fairytale ambiance. Outside of town you'll find great hiking trails that you can use to explore the rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The small town is also conveniently located less than 100 kilometers from Riga, making it an easy trip on a bus.

Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.

Which city is cheaper, Vilnius or Cesis?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Cesis is €86, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is €76. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cesis and Vilnius in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cesis €38
    Vilnius €34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cesis €76
    Vilnius €68

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cesis €24
    Vilnius €6.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:

  • Arrival Private Transfer from Vilnius VNO in Minivan: $46
  • Departure Private Transfer Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO by Minivan: $46
  • Luxury Car Transfers from VNO Vilnius Airport to Vilnius - Arrival: $92
  • Luxury Car Transfers from Vilnius to VNO Airport Vilnius - Departure: $92
  • Private Airport Transfer: Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Vilnius: $16
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Vilnius to Vilnius International Airport (VNO): $16
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius City: $17
  • Private Departure Transfer from Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO Airport: $17
  • Private Minivan Transfer from Vilnius to Riga: $208
  • Private Transfer Vilnius - Minsk: $319
  • Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $37
  • Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $16

Is it cheaper to fly into Cesis or Vilnius?

Prices for flights to both Vilnius and Cesis 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
    Cesis €33
    Vilnius €32
Typical Food prices in Cesis

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cesis:


  • Lunch in town for two
    €6.67

Typical Food prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Dinner for Two
    €13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius

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

  • Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour): $32
  • National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius: $49
  • Dinner in local family: $66
  • Cooking Class in Vilnius: $71
  • Cooking Class: $74
  • Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness: $115
  • Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga: $281

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cesis €13
    Vilnius €7.78

Tours and Activities in Cesis

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

  • From Riga: Cēsis, Sigulda & Turaida Castle Tour: $193

Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Walking Tour
    €5.79

Tours and Activities in Vilnius

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:

  • The old town of An audio tour from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn: $5.99
  • Museum of illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
  • Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Vilnius Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $15
  • Vilnius Sightseeing - City Tour: $15
  • Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $15
  • Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $15
  • Vilnius City Tour audio guide one round 11 languges: $16
  • Vilnius Old Town 2-hour Ghost Tour: $23
  • Bicycle tour Contrasts of Vilnius: $25
  • Highlights of Vilnius - Short City Bike Tour: $25
  • From Vilnius Trakai audio guided tour 11 languages: $27

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cesis €14
    Vilnius €5.10

Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:


  • Beer
    €4.34

Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius

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

  • Vilnius Pub Crawl: $15

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Cesis and Vilnius, we can see that Cesis is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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