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

Should you visit Plovdiv or Brno?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Plovdiv and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Plovdiv or Brno?

Plovdiv

Located in a large, hilly plain between the Rhodope Mountains in the south of Bulgaria and the Balkan Range in the central part of the country, Plovdiv sits uniquely spread across six hills. It is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, dating back roughly 8,000 years. Some of its best features are its ancient ruins and historic architecture.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Plovdiv?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Plovdiv is $81, while the average daily cost in Brno is $133. 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 Plovdiv and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Plovdiv $44
    Brno $73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Plovdiv $88
    Brno $146
Compare Hotels in Plovdiv and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv


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: Plovdiv Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Plovdiv $22
    Brno $2.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plovdiv

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

  • Private One-way Transfer Plovdiv Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $43
  • Private Transfer from Pamporovo to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $162
  • Transfer Plovdiv to Sofia airport/city with a car 3+1: $99
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Burgas city/airport with sedan/minivan/minibus: $193
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia: $105

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: $143
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.30

Is it cheaper to fly into Plovdiv or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Plovdiv 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
    Plovdiv $21
    Brno $58

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Plovdiv $16
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Plovdiv

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

  • Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $15
  • Plovdiv Private City Walking Tour Old Town & Ancient Stadium: $19
  • Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes: $21
  • Guided Walking Tour: $22
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $22
  • Plovdiv guided walking tour: $22
  • Local Adventures in the Rhodope Mountains: $32
  • Private Virtual Tour in Plovdiv with a Local Guide: $32
  • Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv: $39
  • Plovdiv - Private walking tour: $41

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • Top secrets of Moravian Karst - Guided Day Tour: $231
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $39
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $38
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $274
  • BMP tank ride & MagFed paintball adventure Prague: $130
  • Best of Moravian Karst - Full-Day Hiking Tour: $253
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $225
  • Brno daily tours: $72
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $114
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $58
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Plovdiv $9.70
    Brno $2.35

Sample the Local Flavors in Plovdiv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plovdiv:

  • Chateau Copsa Wine Tasting Tours & Activities: $21
  • Plovdiv Exquisite Wine Tasting: $65
  • Thracian Valley wine tasting - private day tour from Plovdiv: $93
  • Private Day Trip From Plovdiv To Wine Cellars And Wine Tasting: $109
  • From Sofia: Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Tour With Wine Tasting: $122

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: $198


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plovdiv and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Plovdiv much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plovdiv would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv.

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


Which is Bigger, Plovdiv or Brno?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Plovdiv. When comparing the sizes of Plovdiv 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.