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

Should you visit Mombasa or Brno?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mombasa and Brno. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Mombasa or Brno?

Mombasa

Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Mombasa?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $80, while the average daily cost in Brno is $198. 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 Mombasa and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mombasa $26
    Brno $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mombasa $52
    Brno $166
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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 Mombasa


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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mombasa $18
    Brno $3.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa

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

  • DianiBeach: Private Transfer from Airport or Railway Station: $70
  • Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $74
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer To Watamu Hotels: $114
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfer to Diani Beach: $81
  • Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $95
  • Mombasa Airport Transfers : $129
  • Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
  • Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
  • Private Day Tour of Mombasa City with Transfers: $104
  • Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $43
  • Private Transfer from Mombasa City Hotels to Mombasa Cruise Port: $79
  • Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $43

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: $154
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $298

Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Mombasa 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
    Mombasa $41
    Brno $114

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa

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

  • Special African Dinner: $46

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mombasa $18
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Mombasa

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

  • Mombasa Guided City Tour Experience: $25
  • Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour: $30
  • Mombasa city tour: $30
  • Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa: $35
  • Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour: $35
  • Mombasa City Tour : $40
  • Half day Mombasa City Tour: $42
  • Haller Park Tour observing hippos, giraffes, birds, monkeys, crocs & others: $45
  • Half-Day Scenic Bike Tour: $48
  • Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi: $50
  • Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus: $50
  • Bus Tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi: $55

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $104
  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $72
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $297
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $275
  • Brno's Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $168
  • Discover Near Best Czech Caves & Karst Full-Day tour: $274
  • Discover near Wonders of Moravian Karst - Half-Day tour: $251
  • Half Day Tour to the Macocha Abyss and The Punkva Caves: $101
  • History Tour to Auschwitz from Ostrava: $222
  • Private Tour to Auschwitz from Brno: $298
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $132

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mombasa $8.79
    Brno $2.66


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa and Brno is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Mombasa.

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


Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Brno?

Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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 Mombasa or Brno?

Brno has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Mombasa or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Mombasa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Mombasa is around the same temperature as Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the summer, Mombasa often gets less sunshine than Brno. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Mombasa usually gets more rain in July than Brno. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mombasa 24°C (75°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Brno in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Brno. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round.

In the autumn, Mombasa is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mombasa in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F).

In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Mombasa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Brno. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mombasa 26°C (79°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Brno in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Brno. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Brno. In January, Mombasa is generally much warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 27°C (81°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the winter, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Brno. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

Mombasa usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mombasa 27°C (81°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Mombasa or Brno in the Spring?

Both Brno and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year.

Mombasa is much warmer than Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

It's quite rainy in Mombasa. In April, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Brno. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mombasa 27°C (81°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Mombasa

Mombasa Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 27°C (81°F) 150 mm (5.9 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 26°C (79°F) 260 mm (10.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 24°C (75°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 50 mm (2 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 26°C (79°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)