Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Plzen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Plzen or Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Plzen and Dubrovnik can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Plzen or Dubrovnik?
Plzen
Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlzen $140Dubrovnik $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Plzen is $140, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $183. 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 Plzen and Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlzen $69Dubrovnik $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlzen $138Dubrovnik $150
Compare Hotels in Plzen and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Plzen or Dubrovnik? 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: Plzen Hotel Prices and Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Plzen $9.33Dubrovnik $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $290
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $124
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $23
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $23
- Dubrovnik to Lopud Island Ferry Scenic Transfer: $23
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $26
- Private return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $29
- Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city private transfer: $33
- Convenient Bus Transfer from/to Split: $33
- Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Private AirPort Transfer Dubrovnik by CRUISER TAXI: $39
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $41
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Hotels: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Plzen or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik and Plzen 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 dayPlzen $60Dubrovnik $87
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $87
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $99
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $128
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 10+ Authentic Croatian Tastings: $139
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $145
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $157
- Dinner with Signature – A 5-Course Authentic Experience: $158
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $161
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $163
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $202
- Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $256
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Plzen $24Dubrovnik $17
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- An Audio Tour of the City of Beer: Pilsen's History and Legends: $7.99
- Experience Pilsen through Digital Audio Guide in English: $11
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $245
- Pilsen Walking Tour: Explore Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Pilsen: Beer & Spirit Tasting Tour: $59
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $12
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $35
- Pilsen: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $59
- Pilsen: Panoramic Sightseeing - Bus Tour with audio guide: $19
- Plzeň: Big Bunker Shooting Experience: $186
- Prague Walking and Beer Tour Discover Hidden Gems: $114
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$62
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$52
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $3.50
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.27
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $5.83
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.83
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.87
- Dubrovnik Audio guided walking tour 1h and 18 audio reviews: $6.90
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.36
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- TOP Dubrovnik : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlzen $26Dubrovnik $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Pilsen: Brewery Museum Entrance with a Glass of Beer: $7.62
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $21
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $129
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $52
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $64
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $85
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $93
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $94
- Half-Day Tour from Dubrovnik to Konavle with Wine Tasting: $105
- Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plzen and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik is more expensive. And not only is Plzen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plzen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plzen 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik than you might in Plzen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Plzen Expensive? and Is Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Plzen or Dubrovnik?
Plzen has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Plzen and Dubrovnik, 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 Plzen or Dubrovnik?
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 Plzen or Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Plzen as well as Dubrovnik. Additionally, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Plzen is generally cooler than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Plzen average around 20°C (67°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Plzen usually gets more rain in July than Dubrovnik. Plzen gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPlzen 20°C (67°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
Both Dubrovnik and Plzen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Dubrovnik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Plzen is much colder than Dubrovnik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. In October, Plzen usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Plzen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPlzen 11°C (51°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Plzen during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Plzen can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Plzen is much colder than Dubrovnik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Plzen in January average around -1°C (31°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Plzen usually gets less rain in January than Dubrovnik. Plzen gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPlzen -1°C (31°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Plzen and Dubrovnik. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In April, Plzen is generally cooler than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Plzen average around 11°C (51°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Plzen usually receives less rain than Dubrovnik. Plzen gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPlzen 11°C (51°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Plzen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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