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

Should you visit Lisbon or Plzen?

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

Should I visit Lisbon or Plzen? 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 Plzen?

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.

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


Which place is cheaper, Plzen 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 Plzen is €95. 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 Plzen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lisbon 58
    Plzen 57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lisbon 116
    Plzen 114
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Plzen

Looking for a hotel in Lisbon 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.

Hotels in Lisbon


Hotels in Plzen


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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 Plzen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Plzen 7.72
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:

  • Lisbon Airport Private Transfer to Lisbon: $12
  • Private Departure Transfer: From hotels to Lisbon Airport: $14
  • Lisbon Airport or Cruise Port: Private Arrival Transfer to hotels: $14
  • Lisbon Private Departure Transfer to Airport, Train or Port: $14
  • Airport Private Transfer to/from Lisbon city hotels: $15
  • Private Transfer: Lisbon Airport to or from Lisbon Center: $15
  • Exclusive Luxury Transfers to/from Lisbon Airport: $16
  • Private Lisbon Airport Transfers: Your Journey, Your Way: $17
  • Private transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $20
  • Lisbon Airport Transfer: $20
  • Private Transfer Within City Center & Airport: $22
  • Airport Private Transfer to Lisbon: $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:

  • Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $273
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $117
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $88

Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Plzen?

Prices for flights to both Plzen 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
    Plzen 29
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:

  • Wine Tasting Apéritif - 1 Hour Guided Wine Tasting Before Dinner: $21
  • Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
  • Tapas Food Tour: $38
  • Fado Tour with Live Show and Portuguese Dinner: $47
  • Lisbon Food Tour: $54
  • Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $54
  • 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $54
  • Legendary Beer Dinner: $54
  • Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show: $55
  • Original Morning Food Tour: $64
  • Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $71
  • Lisbon Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks and Food inlcuded: $71

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lisbon 24
    Plzen 20

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: $0.54
  • Moorish Quarter Free Walking Tour: $0.98
  • Alfama and Mouraria Tour - The oldest neighbourhoods in Lisbon: $1.14
  • Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $3.30
  • Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $3.30
  • Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.30
  • Old Town Walking Tour: $3.30
  • The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour: $3.30
  • Lisbon Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $3.31
  • Parque Das Nações Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.84
  • Wonders of Lisbon Walking Tour: $3.98
  • Lisbon Walking Tour: $4.34

Tours and Activities in Plzen

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:

  • Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $252
  • Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.81
  • Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $202
  • Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.69
  • Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $33
  • Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $273

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lisbon 18
    Plzen 22

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
  • Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $19
  • 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $21
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $22
  • Lisbon Pub Crawl: $22
  • Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
  • Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
  • Let's Go Out - Different bar crawl : $30
  • Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $31
  • Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $39
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $42
  • Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42

Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:

  • Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.61
  • Pilsen: Brewery Museum Entrance with a Glass of Beer: $7.06
  • Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
  • Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $18
  • Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $109
  • Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $141


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Plzen, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Plzen?

Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon 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.


When is the best time to visit Lisbon or Plzen?

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 Plzen in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as Plzen. Many visitors come to Lisbon in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Lisbon is a little warmer than Plzen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lisbon in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Plzen averages at about 20°C (67°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Plzen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In the summer, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Lisbon gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun.

Lisbon usually gets less rain in July than Plzen. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lisbon 23°C (73°F) 
    Plzen 20°C (67°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Plzen in the Autumn?

Both Plzen and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. 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.

In October, Lisbon is generally much warmer than Plzen. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 19°C (66°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during autumn. Lisbon gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Plzen. Lisbon gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lisbon 19°C (66°F) 
    Plzen 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Plzen in the Winter?

Both Plzen and Lisbon during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

It's quite cold in Plzen in the winter. Lisbon is much warmer than Plzen in the winter. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Plzen fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

In the winter, Lisbon often gets more sunshine than Plzen. Lisbon gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun.

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


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lisbon 12°C (53°F) 
    Plzen -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Lisbon or Plzen in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and Plzen. The beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.

In the spring, Lisbon is a little warmer than Plzen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lisbon in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Plzen averages at about 11°C (51°F).

In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lisbon usually receives more sunshine than Plzen during spring. Lisbon gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Plzen. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lisbon 16°C (60°F) 
    Plzen 11°C (51°F)

Typical Weather for Plzen and Lisbon

Lisbon Plzen
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) -1°C (31°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 2°C (35°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mar 14°C (58°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 15°C (59°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 20°C (67°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Aug 23°C (74°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 19°C (67°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 22°C (72°F) 26 mm (1 in) 16°C (61°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in) 5°C (41°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 1°C (34°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)