A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kos vs. Timisoara / Temesvar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kos or Timisoara / Temesvar?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kos and Timisoara / Temesvar 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: Kos or Timisoara / Temesvar?

Kos

Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.

Timisoara / Temesvar

A very cosmopolitan city, Timisoara has become the main social, economic, and cultural center in western Romania. It is sometimes called little Vienna due to its impressive architecture from the Austria Empire era and abundance of museums.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Athens, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Greece, The Best Adventure Tours to Romania, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Romania.


Which place is cheaper, Timisoara / Temesvar or Kos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €134, while the average daily cost in Timisoara / Temesvar is €56. 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 Kos and Timisoara / Temesvar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Kos 62
    Timisoara / Temesvar 22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Kos 124
    Timisoara / Temesvar 44
Compare Hotels in Kos and Timisoara / Temesvar

Looking for a hotel in Kos or Timisoara / Temesvar? 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 Kos


Hotels in Timisoara / Temesvar


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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: Kos Hotel Prices and Timisoara / Temesvar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Kos 37
    Timisoara / Temesvar 24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos

Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private arrival Transfer from Kos Airport to any resort in the island: $85
  • Kos Airport to Kos Hotels Private One–Way Transfer: $65
  • Departure transfer to Kos Airport : $64
  • Arrival transfer from Kos Airport : $64
  • Arrival Transfer From Kos Airport : $61
  • Private Transfer Kos Airport to Kos Town: $60
  • Kos Hotels to Kos Airport Private One–Way Transfer: $60
  • Kalymnos, Pserimos & Plati Island Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $60
  • Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $59
  • Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $55
  • Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer: $30
  • Catamaran Ferry Transfer to/from Bodrum and Kos : $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Timisoara / Temesvar

Also for Timisoara / Temesvar, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Timisoara Airport transfer to the city: $22
  • Private Transfer from Timisoara Aurel Vlaicu Airport to Timisoara: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Timisoara / Temesvar?

Prices for flights to both Timisoara / Temesvar and Kos 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
    Kos 43
    Timisoara / Temesvar 20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos

For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Greek Dinner with Music, Dancing, and Unlimited Wine: $43
  • Tavern Dinner Experience with Greek Dancing and Wine: $66
  • Kos Cooking Classes by Mama Contessa: $87
  • Private Greek Cooking Class in Kos with Lunch: $89
  • Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $97
  • Private Cooking Class in Kos, Local Recipes: $98
  • Half Day Wine Tasting with Dinner in Kos: $115

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Timisoara / Temesvar

For Timisoara / Temesvar, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Taste Romania - Timisoara's Food Tour : $132

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Kos 33
    Timisoara / Temesvar 8.34

Tours and Activities in Kos

For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $30
  • From Boat Tour to the Volcanic Island of Nisyros: $38
  • From Cruise to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati with Lunch: $41
  • From Kalymnos, Pserimos and Plati Day Cruise: $33
  • From Nissyros guided island tour and volcano: $58
  • From Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat: $54
  • From Zia Sunset Tour: $27
  • From the Port of Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands: $33
  • Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos: $39
  • Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup: $33
  • Full-Day 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island: $37
  • Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island: $33

Tours and Activities in Timisoara / Temesvar

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Timisoara / Temesvar.

  • Private ATV Adventures in Petrovaselo: $44
  • City Tour Timisoara: $39
  • Day Tour to Danube's Gorge: $150
  • Discover Timișoara like a Local on the Best Guided Intro Tour: $109
  • Ecumenical Tour of Timisoara: $11
  • Private and Guided Walking Tour of Timişoara: $43
  • The Classic Tour of Timisoara: $43
  • The Grand Tour of Communist Ages at Timisoara: $121
  • The Jewish Heritage Tour of Timisoara: $105
  • Timisoara All in One - Walking and Tram Tour: $143
  • Timisoara City Tour - A Day To Remember: $66
  • Timisoara Downtown Dream Tour: $22

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Kos 19
    Timisoara / Temesvar 7.76

Sample the Local Flavors in Kos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:

  • Wineries Tour w/ Wine Tastings, Lunch & Transportation: $60
  • Kos Island: Wine Tasting & Zia Village Visit for Sunset: $152


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kos and Timisoara / Temesvar, we can see that Kos is more expensive. And not only is Timisoara / Temesvar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Timisoara / Temesvar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Timisoara / Temesvar 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 Kos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kos than you might in Timisoara / Temesvar.

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


Which is Bigger, Kos or Timisoara / Temesvar?

Timisoara / Temesvar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Kos. When comparing the sizes of Kos and Timisoara / Temesvar, 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.