Which place is cheaper, Plitvice Lakes National Park or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Plitvice Lakes National Park 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.
Where Should I go: Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Located in northeast Romania, Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the Transylvania region and one of the nation's most-visited cities. Many visitors come to experience the modern Transylvanian university culture, admire historic churches and other landmarks, see fortress ruins, and visit museums.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
One of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park is an area of green forests laced with a system of interconnected turquoise lakes. It was set aside as a national park in 1949, and was later designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Romania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Croatia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $84Plitvice Lakes National Park $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $84, while the average daily cost in Plitvice Lakes National Park is $133. 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 Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Plitvice Lakes National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $50Plitvice Lakes National Park $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $100Plitvice Lakes National Park $128
Compare Hotels in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Plitvice Lakes National Park
Looking for a hotel in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Plitvice Lakes National Park? 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.
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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: Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $14Plitvice Lakes National Park $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
- Private Transfer Cluj Napoca Airport: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Also for Plitvice Lakes National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Plitvice Lakes to Zagreb private one-way transfer: $150
- From Zadar: Round-Trip Transfer to Plitvice Lakes: $42
- Plitvice lakes Guiding with Transfer: $182
- Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $271
- Private Transfer from Plitvička Jezera to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $232
Is it cheaper to fly into Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Plitvice Lakes National Park?
Prices for flights to both Plitvice Lakes National Park and Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar 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
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Food Meals for one dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $25Plitvice Lakes National Park $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $7.87Plitvice Lakes National Park $36
Tours and Activities in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Here are a few actual costs in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- CLUJ ADVENTURE TOUR ! ZIP LINE and HIKE: $98
- Cluj - private walking city tour: $65
- Cluj : Private Walking Tour with Guide ( Private Tour ): $33
- Cluj-Napoca Walking City Tour: $58
- Cluj-Napoca: 2.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $26
- Curly Tour - Day trip from Cluj :): $87
- Local Tour of Cluj by Electric Bike: $49
- Night Tour in Hoia Baciu Forest: $93
- Private Climbing OR Hiking Experience in Cheile Turzii: $78
- Private Full Day Green Tour: $120
- Private city tour in Cluj-Napoca: $48
- Snowshoeing Fun Tour from Cluj Napoca: $98
Tours and Activities in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Plitvice Lakes: National Park Official Entry Ticket: $11
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Admission Ticket: $14
- Half day tour around Plitvice Lakes: $29
- Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $36
- Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour and Boat Ride: $36
- Plitvice lakes: Guided walking tour with a boat ride: $37
- Private Guided Fairy Tale Tour in Ogulin: $38
- Plitvice Guided Tour- Tickets only RESERVED: $44
- From Split and Trogir: Plitvice Lakes Economy Group Tour: $48
- Abandoned military airbase Zeljava -2h guided tour: $55
- From Split: Plitvice Lakes Guided tour: $70
- Plitvice Lakes National Park - Inspiration Buggy Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $6.73Plitvice Lakes National Park $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar:
- Pub Crawl in Cluj: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Plitvice Lakes National Park, we can see that Plitvice Lakes National Park is more expensive. And not only is Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar 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 Plitvice Lakes National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Plitvice Lakes National Park than you might in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar Expensive? and Is Plitvice Lakes National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.