A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chania vs. Plzen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chania or Plzen?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Chania or Plzen, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Chania or Plzen?

Chania

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. Chania is Crete's most evocative city, with its pretty Venetian quarter, crisscrossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbor. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences. On the other side, the Nautical Museum has model ships, naval objects and photographs. The former monastery of St. Francis houses the Archaeological Museum of Chania. Remnants of Venetian and Turkish architecture abound, with old townhouses now transformed into atmospheric restaurants and boutique hotels. Although all this beauty means the old town is packed with tourists in summer, it's still a great place to unwind. The Venetian Harbor is super for a stroll and a coffee or cocktail. Plus it’s got a university and a modern area to the city, which means that it retains its charm in winter. Indie boutiques and an entire lane dedicated to leather products provide good shopping and, with a multitude of creative restaurants, you’ll likely have some of your best meals on Crete here.

Plzen

Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Chania?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Chania is €93, while the average daily cost in Plzen is €95. 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 Chania and Plzen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chania 46
    Plzen 57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chania 92
    Plzen 114
Compare Hotels in Chania and Plzen

Looking for a hotel in Chania or Plzen? 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 Chania


Hotels in Plzen


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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: Chania Hotel Prices and Plzen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chania 15
    Plzen 7.75

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chania

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chania:

  • Crete Private Transfer to from Chania Port Airport Town: $19
  • Private Transfer from Chania Airport (CHQ) to Chania Souda Port: $23
  • Private Transfer from Chania Hotels to Chania Souda Cruise Port: $23
  • Arrival Transfer Chania Airport to Chania, Rethimno or Heraklion: $25
  • Cretan Folklore Night with Buffet and transfer: $31
  • Bali: Shared Transfer from Chania/Heraklion Airport to Bali: $33
  • Elafonisi Beach Day Trip with Elos Stop and Transfer: $34
  • Falassarna Beach Sunset Trip with Transfer: $36
  • Private Airport Transfer (CHQ) from/to Chania city: $48
  • Transfer from Chania airport to Chania City Center up to 3 : $54
  • From Shared Transfer from Chania Airport to Plakias: $64
  • Transfer from Chania airport to Agia Marina up to 3 customers: $71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:

  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $116
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $271

Is it cheaper to fly into Chania or Plzen?

Prices for flights to both Plzen and Chania 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
    Chania 32
    Plzen 29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chania

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

  • The Delicious Chania PRIVATE Street Food Tour : $87
  • CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS – 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR: $107
  • CHANIA CRETE COOKING CLASSES – 3 HOURS: $107
  • Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic: $118
  • Guided Walking Food Tour with Tasting: $123
  • From The Ultimate Food Tour Of Chania Villages: $123
  • Wine, Food, and Sunset Tour with 3-Course Dinner: $127
  • From Agioi Theodoroi Catamaran Dinner Cruise: $127
  • Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour: $128
  • Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania: $131
  • Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video: $214

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chania 21
    Plzen 20

Tours and Activities in Chania

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Chania's Turbulent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • Discover Chania's Echoes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Archaeological Museum Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $11
  • Full-Day Tour Gramvousa Balos Bay from Rethymno with French Guide: $19
  • Gramvousa Island & Balos Bay Full-Day Tour from Rethymno English & German guide: $19
  • Shared Falassarna Beach Tour Visit from Rethymno: $25
  • Skip the Line: Limnoupolis Water Admission Ticket: $27
  • Full Day Guided Botanic Garden Tour in Spili, Preveli and Plakias: $27
  • From Rethymno Areas: Full-Day Knossos and Heraklion Guided Tour: $27
  • Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta: $29

Tours and Activities in Plzen

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

  • Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.56
  • Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.74
  • Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
  • Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $201
  • Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $250
  • Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $272

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chania 18
    Plzen 22

Sample the Local Flavors in Chania

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Chania:

  • Cretan wine tasting, hosted in French: $91
  • Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings: $144
  • Wines, Olives, and History: A Private Wine Tour from Chania: $791

Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:

  • Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.55
  • Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
  • Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
  • Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
  • Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $140
  • Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $207


When comparing the travel costs between Chania and Plzen, we can see that Plzen 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.

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


Which is Bigger, Chania or Plzen?

Plzen has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Chania. When comparing the sizes of Chania and Plzen, 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 Chania or Plzen?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Chania or Plzen in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Chania and Plzen. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Chania this time of year.

In the summer, Chania is a little warmer than Plzen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chania in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Plzen averages at about 20°C (67°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Plzen this time of the year. In Chania, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chania usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during summer. Chania gets 380 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Chania usually receives less rain than Plzen. Chania gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Chania 26°C (80°F) 
    Plzen 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Chania or Plzen in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Chania as well as Plzen. Many travelers come to Chania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.

In October, Chania is generally much warmer than Plzen. Daily temperatures in Chania average around 20°C (68°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

In the autumn, Chania often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Chania gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun.

Chania usually gets more rain in October than Plzen. Chania gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Chania 20°C (68°F) 
    Plzen 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Chania or Plzen in the Winter?

Both Plzen and Chania are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Chania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Plzen can be very cold during winter. Chania is much warmer than Plzen in the winter. The daily temperature in Chania averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Plzen fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

Chania usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during winter. Chania gets 118 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun in the winter.

It's quite rainy in Chania. In January, Chania usually receives more rain than Plzen. Chania gets 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Chania 12°C (54°F) 
    Plzen -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Chania or Plzen in the Spring?

Both Plzen and Chania during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Chania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.

In the spring, Chania is much warmer than Plzen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chania in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Plzen averages at about 11°C (51°F).

It's quite sunny in Chania. In the spring, Chania often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Chania gets 237 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun.

Chania usually gets less rain in April than Plzen. Chania gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Chania 17°C (62°F) 
    Plzen 11°C (51°F)

Typical Weather for Plzen and Chania

Chania Plzen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (54°F) 142 mm (5.6 in) -1°C (31°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 2°C (35°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 81 mm (3.2 in) 6°C (42°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 17°C (62°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 11°C (51°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
May 20°C (69°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 25°C (76°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 26°C (80°F) 1 mm (0 in) 20°C (67°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Aug 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (67°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 19 mm (0.7 in) 16°C (61°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 17°C (62°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 5°C (41°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Dec 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 1°C (34°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)