Which place is cheaper, Prague or Holloko?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Holloko or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Holloko and Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Holloko or Prague?
Holloko
Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, The Best River Cruises in Hungary, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHolloko $46Prague $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Holloko is $46, while the average daily cost in Prague is $109. 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 Holloko and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHolloko $22Prague $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHolloko $44Prague $134
Compare Hotels in Holloko and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Holloko or Prague? 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: Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Holloko $12Prague $8.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $4.95
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Prague Airport Shared Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Prague Hotels: $22
- Transfer from Prague airport: $23
- Private Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport to Hotels: $25
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $26
- Praha: private transfers from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Holloko or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Holloko 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 dayHolloko $16Prague $26
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.20
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.59
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Cookies$0.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $56
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $57
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Holloko $7.35Prague $16
Tours and Activities in Holloko
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:
- Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $234
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.20
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$5.88
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Image Theatre for Two$40
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.73
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.94
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $2.98
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $2.98
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.03
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.03
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.07
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.07
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.11
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.19
- Tour of the Castle and Malá Strana based on Tips: $3.25
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHolloko $9.25Prague $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $41
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Holloko and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Holloko.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Holloko Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Holloko or Prague?
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 Holloko or Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague and Holloko are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Holloko is a little warmer than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Holloko in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Prague averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Prague. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Holloko. Holloko usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Holloko gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Holloko usually receives less rain than Prague. Holloko gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHolloko 21°C (70°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Prague in the Autumn?
Both Prague and Holloko during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Holloko is generally around the same temperature as Prague. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around 12°C (53°F), and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Holloko often gets more sunshine than Prague. Holloko gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.
Holloko usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Holloko gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHolloko 12°C (53°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Prague in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Holloko and Prague. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. The weather in Holloko can be very cold. Holloko is much colder than Prague in the winter. The daily temperature in Holloko averages around -1°C (31°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Holloko usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Holloko gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Holloko usually receives around the same amount of rain as Prague. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHolloko -1°C (31°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Prague in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Holloko as well as Prague. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Holloko is a little warmer than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Holloko in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Prague averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In the spring, Holloko often gets more sunshine than Prague. Holloko gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.
Holloko usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHolloko 12°C (53°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Holloko
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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