Should you visit Cesky Krumlov or Brno?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cesky Krumlov or Brno, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Brno or Cesky Krumlov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cesky Krumlov is $53, while the average daily cost in Brno is $113. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cesky Krumlov and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Cesky Krumlov can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $32, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $64.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Brno is $124. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Cesky Krumlov food costs typically run travelers around $19 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Brno food costs typically run travelers around $49 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cesky Krumlov $19
Brno $49
Local Transportation
To get around in Cesky Krumlov, the average visitor spends $2.52 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Brno is $2.26 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov
Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cesky Krumlov to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing:
$178
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Direct Door-to-Door Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Vienna:
$56
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Direct one way transfer from Český Krumlov to Bad Ischl:
$348
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Direct one way transfer from Český Krumlov to Bratislava:
$510
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Direct one way transfer from Český Krumlov to Prague:
$362
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Private Minivan Transfer from Prague to Hallstatt with stop in Cesky Krumlov:
$657
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Private Scenic Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing:
$194
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Hallstatt with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$168
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague:
$232
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver:
$139
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Private one way Sightseeing transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague:
$386
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Private one way transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Hallstatt:
$302
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
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Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$161
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Pardubice Airport to Brno City - One Way:
$224
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Brno-Turany Airport to Brno City - One Way:
$35
Is it cheaper to fly into Cesky Krumlov or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Cesky Krumlov 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.
Entertainment
In Cesky Krumlov, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $5.63 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Cesky Krumlov
For Cesky Krumlov, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Wiseman Free Tour:
$18
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Český Krumlov 20th century tour:
$25
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Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour:
$47
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Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area:
$51
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Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour:
$53
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Private Night tour of Český Krumlov:
$61
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Private walking tour to the Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle Grounds 4 hours:
$100
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Full day tour from Prague and back.:
$108
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Walking private guided tour in Cesky Krumlov with local certified guide:
$127
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Day Tour from Prague to Cesky Krumlov with English Guide:
$133
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Cesky Krumlov Private Walking Tour:
$168
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Private tour of best of Český Krumlov - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local:
$187
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3-Hour Segway Tour: Criss-cross the Brno:
$102
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4-Hour Bike Tour in Brno with Guide:
$38
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Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno:
$6.22
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cesky Krumlov spend on average $2.90 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Brno may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $1.99 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cesky Krumlov and Brno, we can see that Brno 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 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 Cesky Krumlov.
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