A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pecs vs. Milan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pecs or Milan?

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 Pecs and Milan. 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: Pecs or Milan?

Pecs

Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.

Milan

Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Milan or Pecs?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $80, while the average daily cost in Milan is $178. 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 Pecs and Milan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pecs $37
    Milan $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pecs $74
    Milan $206
Compare Hotels in Pecs and Milan

Looking for a hotel in Pecs or Milan? 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 Pecs


Hotels in Milan


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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: Pecs Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pecs $17
    Milan $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:

  • Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan

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


  • Train to Airport
    $7.50
  • Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)
    $24
  • Taxi From Airport
    $96
  • Public Transit Day Pass
    $4.82
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $7.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan

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

  • Milan to Bergamo Airport (BGY) - Departure Private Transfer : $46
  • Milan to Como hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $107
  • Airport Transfer: Malpensa Airport MXP to Milan by Luxury Van: $140
  • Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Car LIN airport to Milan: $102
  • Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van LIN airport to Milan: $81
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Malpensa Airport MXP to Milan in Luxury Van: $139
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Toulouse Airport TLS to Toulouse in Luxury Van: $92
  • BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - MILANO airport transfer: $191
  • BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - Milano airport transfer with private Luxury Van: $186
  • Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,016
  • Bellagio : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $278
  • Bergamo Airport(BGY) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $193

Is it cheaper to fly into Pecs or Milan?

Prices for flights to both Milan and Pecs 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
    Pecs $29
    Milan $42
Typical Food Prices in Pecs

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:


  • Dinner for Two
    $24

Typical Food Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:


  • Snack at Train Station
    $9.22
  • Restaurant Pizza
    $7.07
  • Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)
    $29
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $69
  • Cappuccino
    $1.75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan

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

  • PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $21
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
  • Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
  • Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
  • Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
  • Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
  • Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
  • Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
  • NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
  • NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $60
  • Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
  • Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pecs $17
    Milan $33

Tours and Activities in Pecs

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

  • Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36

Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan

For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
    $7.50

Tours and Activities in Milan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • The City Storytelling Experience: Art, History and Myths Come Together: $3.26
  • Milano Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $4.19
  • Giuseppe Verdi in Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.60
  • Unique Self-Guided Audio Tour on Alessandro Manzoni: $4.60
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring Age-Old Plants: $4.60
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour Exploring the Famous Five Days: $4.60
  • From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
  • Stories of the Fashion Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Milan: $5.49
  • The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.36
  • Branca Tower Entrance Ticket: $6.42

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pecs $8.30
    Milan $26

Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:


  • Cocktail at a Bar
    $9.00
  • Beer
    $3.59

Sample the Local Flavors in Milan

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

  • Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
  • Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $52
  • Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $53
  • Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
  • Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
  • Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
  • Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $93
  • Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $159
  • Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
  • Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
  • Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $184


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

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


Which is Bigger, Pecs or Milan?

Milan has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Pecs. When comparing the sizes of Pecs and Milan, 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 Pecs or Milan?

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 Pecs or Milan in the Summer?

Both Milan and Pecs during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Milan because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

Pecs is around the same temperature as Milan in the summer. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Milan fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Milan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pecs. In the summer, Pecs often gets more sunshine than Milan. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun.

Pecs usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Milan. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Pecs 22°C (71°F) 
    Milan 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Milan in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Milan. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Milan this time of year.

In the autumn, Pecs is cooler than Milan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pecs in October average around 13°C (56°F), and Milan averages at about 15°C (58°F).

Pecs usually receives more sunshine than Milan during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Milan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Milan. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Pecs 13°C (56°F) 
    Milan 15°C (58°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Milan in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Milan. Additionally, many travelers come to Milan for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Milan. It's quite cold in Pecs in the winter. In January, Pecs is generally much colder than Milan. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 0°C (32°F), and Milan fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Milan. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun.

Pecs usually gets less rain in January than Milan. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Pecs 0°C (32°F) 
    Milan 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Milan in the Spring?

Both Milan and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Milan in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Pecs is around the same temperature as Milan in the spring. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Milan fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Milan during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Pecs usually receives less rain than Milan. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Pecs 12°C (54°F) 
    Milan 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Milan and Pecs

Pecs Milan
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C (32°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Feb 3°C (37°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 6°C (44°F) 60 mm (2.3 in)
Mar 7°C (45°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 10°C (49°F) 85 mm (3.4 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 17°C (62°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 20°C (69°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 22°C (71°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 22°C (71°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 13°C (56°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 15°C (58°F) 103 mm (4 in)
Nov 7°C (44°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 9°C (49°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Dec 2°C (36°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 6°C (42°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)