Which place is cheaper, Cesky Krumlov or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov 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: Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from London, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh £142Cesky Krumlov £50
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Cesky Krumlov is £50. 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 Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Cesky Krumlov £30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Cesky Krumlov £60
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov? 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices and Cesky Krumlov Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Cesky Krumlov £2.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus£3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Airport Transfer: $139
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Edinburgh HTL-APT (EDI): $150
- Transfer Private Luxury Edinburgh Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort: $207
- Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh: $56
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Hotels: $50
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $28
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Port to Edinburgh Airport EDI: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow Airport: $36
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh city - Luxury Car: $214
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $171
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city or GLA Airport to Edinburgh by Business Car: $157
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov
Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $156
- Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov?
Prices for flights to both Cesky Krumlov and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh £39Cesky Krumlov £18
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£8.50
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Dinner at Filling Station£10
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Lunch for Two£15
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Sandwich£1.85
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Cheese & bread£7.23
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)£25
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2 Coffees and Scones£5.80
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Turkish Delight£1.40
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Soup at the Pub£5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Edinburgh £20Cesky Krumlov £5.31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets£32
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Movie Tickets for Two£12
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Donation for Storytellers£6.00
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $152
- Walking Tour to Edinburgh Castle and Holyood palace: $25
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2 Hour Holyrood Palace Private Walking Tour: $76
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $260
- 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh: $227
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $182
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $233
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $274
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $71
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
Tours and Activities in Cesky Krumlov
For Cesky Krumlov, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2,5h Chateau Collections and Tower Tour with Coffee & Dessert: $71
- A day in the life of Český Krumlov - Private tour with a local: $196
- Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour: $93
- Cesky Krumlov Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $209
- Cesky Krumlov Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Cesky Krumlov Tour 4 hours : $278
- Enchanting Český Krumlov Walking Tour: Echoes of the Past: $95
- First white water experience with Tomáš Kobes: $218
- Private Night tour of Český Krumlov: $85
- Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area: $60
- Private tour of best of Český Krumlov - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local: $168
- Touristic highlights of Český Krumlov on a Private half day tour with a local: $168
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEdinburgh £15Cesky Krumlov £2.73
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine£14
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern£1.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Cesky Krumlov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cesky Krumlov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cesky Krumlov 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh than you might in Cesky Krumlov.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Cesky Krumlov Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cesky Krumlov. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov, 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 Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov?
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 Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov in the Summer?
Both Cesky Krumlov and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Edinburgh is generally cooler than Cesky Krumlov. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 14°C (58°F), and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during summer. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Edinburgh usually receives less rain than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Cesky Krumlov 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov in the Autumn?
Both Cesky Krumlov and Edinburgh during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Edinburgh is cooler than Cesky Krumlov in the autumn. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 108 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets more rain in October than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Cesky Krumlov 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Cesky Krumlov. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Cesky Krumlov. It's quite cold in Edinburgh in the winter. In the winter, Edinburgh is much warmer than Cesky Krumlov. Typically, the winter temperatures in Edinburgh in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Cesky Krumlov averages at about -0°C (31°F).
Edinburgh usually receives more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during winter. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 44 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Cesky Krumlov -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Cesky Krumlov in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Cesky Krumlov. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Edinburgh is generally cooler than Cesky Krumlov. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 7°C (45°F), and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the spring, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 155 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets less rain in April than Cesky Krumlov. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Cesky Krumlov 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Cesky Krumlov and Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Cesky Krumlov | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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.