Which place is cheaper, Brno or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Brno?
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 Leiden and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Brno?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Brno €122
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Brno is €122. 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 Leiden and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Brno €67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Brno €134
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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.
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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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Brno €2.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zero Emission Tesla Taxi Transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $141
- Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.26
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €39Brno €54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Brno -
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.55
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.59
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- The Hidden Stories of Leiden - Self-guided audio tour: $14
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $21
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $21
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $26
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $27
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour: $32
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour: $32
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Top secrets of caves in Moravian Karst - Guided Day Tour: $228
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
- BMP tank driving experience Prague: $270
- BMP tank ride & MagFed paintball adventure Prague: $128
- Best of Czech Caves - Full-Day Hiking Tour in Moravian Karst: $250
- Brno Private Walking Tour: $222
- Brno daily tours: $71
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $152
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
- Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
- Private Walking Tour: $226
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Brno €2.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Leiden
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Leiden:
- Leiden Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
- Leiden Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Brno
Also in Brno, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Fullday Private Tour in Lednice & Valtice with Wine Tasting: $196
When comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Brno, we can see that Leiden is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Brno?
Brno has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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 Leiden or Brno?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Leiden or Brno in the Summer?
Both Brno and Leiden during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Leiden is generally cooler than Brno. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 17°C (62°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Leiden. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Brno. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in July than Brno. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Brno 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Brno in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Brno.
Leiden is cooler than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Brno during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Leiden usually receives more rain than Brno. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Brno 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Brno in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Brno.
The weather in Brno can be very cold. Leiden can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Leiden is around the same temperature as Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Leiden in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Leiden often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brno. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Brno 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Brno in the Spring?
Both Brno and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Leiden is generally much colder than Brno. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 8°C (46°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Leiden usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Brno during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives more rain than Brno. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Brno 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Brno and Leiden
| Leiden | Brno | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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