A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Coimbra vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Coimbra or Brno?

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

Should I visit Coimbra or Brno? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Coimbra or Brno?

Coimbra

Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Coimbra?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is €103, while the average daily cost in Brno is €122. 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 Coimbra and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Coimbra 44
    Brno 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Coimbra 88
    Brno 134
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Coimbra or Brno? 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 Coimbra


Hotels in Brno


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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: Coimbra Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Coimbra 11
    Brno 2.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra

Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $149
  • Transfer Fátima To Lisboa: $110

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $143
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.30

Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Coimbra 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
    Coimbra 48
    Brno 53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra

For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $50

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Coimbra 18
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Coimbra

For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.26
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.26
  • Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historical Highlights: $6.99
  • Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.80
  • Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.96
  • Tomar Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.96
  • Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide!: $31
  • Mondego River Kayaking Tour: $33
  • Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access: $44
  • University of Coimbra guided tours without queue: $55

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • Top secrets of Moravian Karst - Guided Day Tour: $231
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $39
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $38
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $274
  • BMP tank ride & MagFed paintball adventure Prague: $130
  • Best of Moravian Karst - Full-Day Hiking Tour: $253
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $225
  • Brno daily tours: $72
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $114
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $58
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Coimbra 12
    Brno 2.16

Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra

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

  • Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $66
  • Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $176
  • Full-Day Private Bairrada Sparkling Wine Tour from Coimbra: $181

Sample the Local Flavors in Brno

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

  • Fullday Private Tour in Lednice & Valtice with Wine Tasting: $198


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Coimbra and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.

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


Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Brno?

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

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Coimbra or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Coimbra during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Coimbra is generally around the same temperature as Brno. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 23°C (73°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Coimbra. In the summer, Coimbra often gets more sunshine than Brno. Coimbra gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Coimbra usually gets less rain in July than Brno. Coimbra gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Coimbra 23°C (73°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Coimbra or Brno in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Coimbra and Brno.

Coimbra is a little warmer than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Coimbra averages around 18°C (65°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Coimbra gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Brno. Coimbra gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Coimbra 18°C (65°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Coimbra or Brno in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Coimbra as well as Brno.

It's quite cold in Brno in the winter. In the winter, Coimbra is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Coimbra in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Coimbra often gets more sunshine than Brno. Coimbra gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

Coimbra receives a lot of rain in the winter. Coimbra usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Coimbra gets 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Coimbra 11°C (51°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Coimbra or Brno in the Spring?

Both Brno and Coimbra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Coimbra is generally a little warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 15°C (59°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Coimbra gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Brno. Coimbra gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Coimbra 15°C (59°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Coimbra

Coimbra Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 139 mm (5.5 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 12°C (53°F) 140 mm (5.5 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 13°C (56°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 15°C (59°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 22°C (71°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 18°C (65°F) 101 mm (4 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 128 mm (5 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 11°C (52°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)