Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Lausanne?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lausanne or Plzen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lausanne or Plzen, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lausanne or Plzen?
Lausanne
Located on Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the capital city of French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland. The slopes of Lake Geneva's shores are known for growing wine, while the city of Lausanne sprawls across three hills. The city is also home to the International Olympic Committee, the Olympic Museum, and lakeshore Olympic Park, as well as an old town that dates to medieval times.
Plzen
Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLausanne $227Plzen $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Lausanne is $227, while the average daily cost in Plzen is $101. 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 Lausanne and Plzen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLausanne $136Plzen $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLausanne $272Plzen $122
Compare Hotels in Lausanne and Plzen
Looking for a hotel in Lausanne or Plzen? 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: Lausanne Hotel Prices and Plzen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lausanne $41Plzen $8.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lausanne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lausanne:
- Lausanne accommodation to Geneva Airport (GVA) - Departure Private Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Évian-les-Bains: $160
- Taxi, Airport Transfer and Limousine Service in Switzerland: $233
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $115
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $270
Is it cheaper to fly into Lausanne or Plzen?
Prices for flights to both Plzen and Lausanne 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 dayLausanne $62Plzen $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lausanne $38Plzen $21
Tours and Activities in Lausanne
Here are a few actual costs in Lausanne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Modern Medeival A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Medieval A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Lausanne Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.42
- Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided City Walking Tour: $15
- Lausanne (Ouchy District) City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $15
- Lausanne (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $16
- Lausanne Ouchy District City Sights Self-Guided Tour: $16
- The Olympic Museum Entry Ticket: $22
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.56
- Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.72
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $200
- Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $250
- Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLausanne $27Plzen $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Lausanne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lausanne:
- Swiss cheese and charcuterie wine tasting: $50
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.54
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
- Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $140
- Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lausanne and Plzen, we can see that Lausanne is more expensive. And not only is Plzen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plzen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plzen 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 Lausanne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lausanne than you might in Plzen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lausanne Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lausanne or Plzen?
Plzen has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of Lausanne. When comparing the sizes of Lausanne and Plzen, 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.
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.