Which place is cheaper, Debrecen or Kaunas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Debrecen. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best 10-Day Tours in Hungary, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €95, while the average daily cost in Debrecen is €62. 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 Kaunas and Debrecen in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Debrecen:
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Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Debrecen, we can see that Kaunas is more expensive. And not only is Debrecen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Debrecen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Debrecen 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas than you might in Debrecen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kaunas Expensive? and Is Debrecen Expensive?.
Kaunas has a larger population, and is about 84% larger than the population of Debrecen. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas and Debrecen, 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.
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.
Both Debrecen and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year.
Kaunas is cooler than Debrecen in the summer. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Debrecen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Debrecen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kaunas. Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Debrecen during summer. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Debrecen. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Debrecen and Kaunas during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Kaunas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Kaunas is cooler than Debrecen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kaunas in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Debrecen averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than Debrecen. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 160 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets more rain in October than Debrecen. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Debrecen. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Debrecen can be very cold during winter. Kaunas can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Kaunas is generally much colder than Debrecen. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around -5°C (23°F), and Debrecen fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Debrecen during winter. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kaunas usually receives around the same amount of rain as Debrecen. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Debrecen. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the activities around the city during these months.
Kaunas is much colder than Debrecen in the spring. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 7°C (44°F) in April, and Debrecen fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the spring, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than Debrecen. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 191 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets less rain in April than Debrecen. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kaunas | Debrecen | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |