Which place is cheaper, Varna or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Varna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Varna, 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: Corinth or Varna?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Varna €61
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Varna is €61. 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 Corinth and Varna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Varna €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Varna €66
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Varna
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Varna? 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: Varna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Varna €8.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Varna Airport (VAR) to Burgas Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $22
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sveti Vlas: $109
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Saints Constantine and Helena: $25
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Varna?
Prices for flights to both Varna and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Varna €22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Varna €8.04
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket: $8.74
- Hop on Hop Off Nafplio city tour: $8.87
- The Sanctuary of Asclepius: E-ticket with Audio Tour: $15
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
- Nafplio City Tour: $52
- Nafplio Private Tasting Tour: $62
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $76
- Mycenae and Ancient Nemea Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Varna €8.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Varna, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Varna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Varna?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Corinth and Varna, 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 Corinth or Varna?
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 Corinth or Varna in the Summer?
Both Varna and Corinth during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Corinth this time of year.
Corinth is a little warmer than Varna in the summer. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Varna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Varna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the summer, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Varna. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Varna receives 268 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in July than Varna. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Varna receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Varna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Varna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Varna.
In the autumn, Corinth is a little warmer than Varna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Corinth in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Varna averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Varna during autumn. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Varna receives 161 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Corinth usually receives more rain than Varna. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Varna receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Varna 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Varna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Varna. Many visitors come to Corinth in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
Varna can be very cold during winter. In January, Corinth is generally much warmer than Varna. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 10°C (51°F), and Varna fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Varna. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Varna receives 83 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in January than Varna. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Varna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Varna 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Varna in the Spring?
Both Varna and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Corinth is a little warmer than Varna in the spring. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Varna fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Varna during spring. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Varna receives 156 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Corinth usually receives less rain than Varna. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Varna receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Varna 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Varna and Corinth
| Corinth | Varna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
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