A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lisbon vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lisbon or Brno?

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

Should I visit Lisbon or Brno? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Lisbon or Brno?

Lisbon

Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Lisbon?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €131, 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 Lisbon and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lisbon 58
    Brno 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lisbon 116
    Brno 134
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Lisbon 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.

Hotels in Lisbon


Hotels in Brno


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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: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Brno 2.46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon

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

  • Airport Private Transfer to Cascais | Sintra | Estoril: $29
  • Airport Private Transfer to Costa da Caparica | Almada | Aroeira: $33
  • Airport Transfer - Lisbon: $60
  • Airport Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Luxury Van: $95
  • Airport Transfer: Lisbon to Lisbon Airport LIS in Luxury Van: $95
  • Arrábida Snorkeling Adventure with Transfer from Lisbon: $87
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Lisbon airport LIS to Lisbon City by Luxury Van: $48
  • Arrival Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Business Car: $65
  • Cascais transfer: Private Transfer to/from Cascais or Lisbon: $59
  • Departure Private Transfer by Business Car from Lisbon to Lisbon airport LIS: $37
  • Exclusive Luxury Transfers to/from Lisbon Airport: $16
  • Fátima Private Transfer:To/From the Lisbon Airport: $203

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 Lisbon or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Lisbon 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
    Lisbon 42
    Brno 54
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon

For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Coffee
    2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon

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

  • Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
  • Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
  • Tapas Food Tour: $37
  • Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
  • Lisbon Food Tour: $53
  • Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $53
  • 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $53
  • Legendary Beer Dinner: $53
  • Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $54
  • No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
  • Original Morning Food Tour: $63
  • Lisbon Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks and Food inlcuded: $69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Lisbon

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

  • See Lisbon Through the Eyes of a Local - Free Walking Tour: $1.07
  • Belém Unveiled: A Free Tour Through the Age of Discoveries: $1.28
  • Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $3.25
  • Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.25
  • Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $3.25
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour in the Marvels of Lisbon : $4.79
  • Tower of Saint George’s Castle Church Ticket & Drink: $5.33
  • Lisbon Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $5.33
  • Lisbon Cathedral Entry Ticket: $5.33
  • Lisbon Walking Tour: $5.33
  • Príncipe Real to Downtown A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Lisbon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.53

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lisbon 18
    Brno 2.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:

  • Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
  • 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $21
  • Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
  • Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
  • Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
  • Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
  • Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $38
  • Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $42
  • Portuguese Wine Tasting and Cheese Lunch: $52

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 Lisbon and Brno, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Brno?

Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Lisbon during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Lisbon in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Lisbon is generally around the same temperature as Brno. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 23°C (73°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 Lisbon. In the summer, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Brno. Lisbon gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Lisbon usually gets less rain in July than Brno. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lisbon 23°C (73°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Brno in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and Brno. Most visitors come to Lisbon for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Lisbon is much warmer than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Lisbon gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Brno. Lisbon gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lisbon 19°C (66°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Brno in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as Brno. The winter months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

It's quite cold in Brno in the winter. In the winter, Lisbon is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lisbon in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Brno. Lisbon gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

Lisbon receives a lot of rain in the winter. Lisbon usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Lisbon gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lisbon 12°C (53°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Brno in the Spring?

Both Brno and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.

In April, Lisbon is generally a little warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 16°C (60°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Lisbon gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Brno. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lisbon 16°C (60°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Lisbon

Lisbon Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)