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

Should you visit Hanoi or Brno?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hanoi and Brno 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: Hanoi or Brno?

Hanoi

Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.

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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Hanoi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Brno is $199. 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 Hanoi and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hanoi $25
    Brno $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hanoi $50
    Brno $166
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Hanoi 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 Hanoi


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: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hanoi $6.60
    Brno $3.03
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.15
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.06
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.38
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.30
  • Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
    $0.77

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

  • 1 Day Halong Bay Tour on Alova Cruise with Transfer & Lunch: $63
  • 1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 - 5 star Cruise & Transfer: $41
  • 2 Days 1 night Ba Be Lake BEST ADVENTURE: transfer,homestay,boat,kayak,swim,cave: $153
  • 2 Days Halong Bay With Budget Cruise - Including Transfer From Hanoi: $148
  • 2-Day Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour With Transfer - Best Seller: $120
  • 2-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay With Transfer: $190
  • 2-Day Sapa Package Tours & Limousine Transfer: $150
  • 2-day Ha Long Bay Cruise included Transfer, Kayking and Swimming: $180
  • 3-Day Pu Luong Jungle Ride Motorbike Tour Transfer from Hanoi: $200
  • 3-Day Sapa Tour from Hanoi by Luxury Limousine Transfer: $201
  • 3-Day Sapa Trekking Village With Local Guide, Meals & Transfer: $150
  • Afternoon Limousine Transfer Mai Chau to Hanoi 5 hours from Mai Chau: $19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $250
  • Private transfer from Brno to Vienna: $262
  • Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217

Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Hanoi 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
    Hanoi $23
    Brno $114
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:


  • High End Dinner (for Two)
    $11
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.21
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.77
  • Italian Dinner (for Food)
    $5.93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi

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

  • Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.89
  • Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group: $19
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $20
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
  • Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $24
  • Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
  • Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $25
  • Street Food Tour Hanoi By Walking: $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno

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

  • Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hanoi $8.15
    Brno -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Puppet Theater
    $1.53
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.53
  • National History Museum
    $1.53
  • Puppet Theater Ticket
    $2.68

Tours and Activities in Hanoi

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

  • Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.89
  • Sapa Herbal Incense Handicrafts Making Workshop Tour From Sapa: $1.89
  • From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.89
  • Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Funny Guide: $1.89
  • Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.89
  • 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.89
  • Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.89
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour with Canoe, Kayaking, Titov Island: $1.89
  • Ninh Binh Tràng An Boat Trip, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave Tour: $1.89
  • Sapa Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho Tour By Motorbike Or Walking: $1.89
  • Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Day Tour: National Park, Cave: $1.89
  • Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.89

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • Brno Self Guided Walking Tour Old Town and Castle: $6.67
  • The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno: $12
  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Welcome to Guided Walking Tour: $13
  • Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $21
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $35
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
  • 3-Hour History & Legends Walking Tour: $48
  • Discover Private Guided Walking Tour: $52
  • Brno City Tour History Culture and Local Experiences: $54

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hanoi $7.38
    Brno $2.66

Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi

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

  • Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $45


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia and Brno is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi 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 Hanoi.

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


Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Brno?

Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi 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 Hanoi or Brno?

Brno has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hanoi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Hanoi or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.

Hanoi is a little warmer than Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Brno. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Hanoi 29°C (84°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Hanoi or Brno in the Autumn?

Both Brno and Hanoi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Hanoi is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hanoi in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Brno. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Hanoi 25°C (77°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Hanoi or Brno in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Brno. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.

Brno can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 17°C (63°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Brno. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Hanoi 17°C (63°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Hanoi or Brno in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Brno. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Hanoi is much warmer than Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 24°C (75°F) in April, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Hanoi usually gets more rain in April than Brno. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Hanoi 24°C (75°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Hanoi

Hanoi Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 21°C (70°F) 50 mm (2 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 24°C (75°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 28°C (82°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 29°C (84°F) 190 mm (7.5 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 29°C (84°F) 210 mm (8.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 200 mm (7.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 28°C (82°F) 160 mm (6.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 22°C (72°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 18°C (64°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)