A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Olomouc vs. Novi Sad for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Olomouc or Novi Sad?

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 Olomouc and Novi Sad. 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: Olomouc or Novi Sad?

Olomouc

Olomouc is a city in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic, best known for its UNESCO town square with landmarks which include its six baroque fountains and the 18th-century Holy Trinity Column.

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Prague, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Olomouc?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Olomouc is $104, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 Olomouc and Novi Sad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Olomouc $65
    Novi Sad $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Olomouc $130
    Novi Sad $22
Compare Hotels in Olomouc and Novi Sad

Looking for a hotel in Olomouc or Novi Sad? 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 Olomouc


Hotels in Novi Sad


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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: Olomouc Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Olomouc $8.00
    Novi Sad -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olomouc

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

  • Prague: Train Transfer to/from Olomouc: $6.63

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:

  • Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
  • Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
  • Belgrade airport transfers: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Olomouc or Novi Sad?

Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Olomouc 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
    Olomouc $30
    Novi Sad $8.20

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Olomouc $21
    Novi Sad -

Tours and Activities in Novi Sad

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

  • From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
  • Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
  • Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
  • Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
  • Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
  • 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
  • City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
  • Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
  • Private Romantic Tour: $513
  • The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Olomouc $12
    Novi Sad -

Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad

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

  • From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
  • From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Olomouc and Novi Sad, we can see that Olomouc is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Olomouc would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olomouc than you might in Novi Sad.

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


Which is Bigger, Olomouc or Novi Sad?

Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Olomouc. When comparing the sizes of Olomouc and Novi Sad, 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.