Should you visit Cesky Krumlov or Novi Sad?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cesky Krumlov or Novi Sad, 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.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
Which city is cheaper, Novi Sad or Cesky Krumlov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cesky Krumlov is $56, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $18. 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 Novi Sad 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 $34, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $68.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Novi Sad is $20. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
Cesky Krumlov food costs typically run travelers around $20 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.
The average traveler spends about $7.46 per day in Novi Sad for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cesky Krumlov $20
Novi Sad $7.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Novi Sad
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Novi Sad.
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Enjoy Novi Sad Food Tour:
$37
Local Transportation
To get around in Cesky Krumlov, the average visitor spends $2.67 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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov
Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Direct Door-to-Door Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Vienna:
$56
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver:
$139
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Private one way transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Linz:
$142
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Hallstatt with 2 Sightseeing Stops:
$168
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Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$178
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Cesky Krumlov to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing:
$178
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Private Scenic Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing:
$194
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Private one way transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Passau:
$223
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Private scenic transfer Cesky Krumlov to Vienna via Telc - Trebic UNESCO sights:
$224
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Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague:
$232
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Private one way transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Hallstatt:
$302
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Private one way transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Melk:
$303
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
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Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG):
$144
Entertainment
In Cesky Krumlov, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $5.96 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 Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
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Down and Around the Danube with Viminacium Tour:
$31
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Novi Sad Carp Fishing Tour:
$149
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Novi Sad Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Romantic tour in Novi Sad:
$496
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The best of Novi Sad walking tour:
$496
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Višegrad, Andrićgrad, Mokra gora - two days tour:
$81
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Cesky Krumlov spend on average $3.07 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
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Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cesky Krumlov and Novi Sad, we can see that Cesky Krumlov is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Cesky Krumlov would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cesky Krumlov than you might in Novi Sad.
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