Which place is cheaper, Brno or Odense?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Odense 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 Odense 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: Odense or Brno?
Odense
Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.
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 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark, 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 dayOdense $160Brno $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Odense is $160, while the average daily cost in Brno is $131. 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 Odense and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdense $80Brno $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdense $160Brno $144
Compare Hotels in Odense and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Odense 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: Odense Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Odense $44Brno $2.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.27
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Odense or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Odense 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 dayOdense $51Brno $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odense $29Brno -
Tours and Activities in Odense
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:
- Copenhagen Audio Tour: Following Hans Christian Andersen: $9.99
- River Cruise on the Odense River: $16
- GoBoat Self-drive Boat Tour: $57
- Inspiring Odense - Walking Tour for Couples: $480
- Christmas Charms in Odense - Walking Tour: $587
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $7.85
- Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
- Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $51
- Brno daily tours: $71
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
- Get to know South Moravia with us. 6 hour tour.: $93
- Quad ride adventure Prague: $121
- Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $121
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdense $22Brno $2.31
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odense and Brno, we can see that Odense is more expensive. And not only is Brno much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brno would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brno 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense than you might in Brno.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odense Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Odense or Brno?
Brno has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Odense. When comparing the sizes of Odense 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.
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.