Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlzen $141Reykjavik $304
The average daily cost (per person) in Plzen is $141, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is $304. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlzen $70Reykjavik $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlzen $140Reykjavik $316
Compare Hotels in Plzen and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Plzen or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Plzen $9.45Reykjavik $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $292
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $125
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport: 1-Way Blue Lagoon Transfer: $31
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $38
- Reykjavik/Keflavik: Sky Lagoon Private Transfer: $47
- Iceland Airport Transfer from Reykjavík Hotels to KEF Airport: $52
- Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport (KEF) to Reykjavik Hotels: $52
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon: $59
- From Reykjavík: Private Transfer From OR To Blue Lagoon: $59
- Reykjavik - Westman Islands (Bus transfer to Landeyjahöfn): $60
- Skálafell to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skálafell - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Reykjavik - Westman Islands (Bus transfer to Landeyjahöfn): $70
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Private Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Plzen or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 $61Reykjavik $59
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $137
- Harbor Cruise with Three Course Dinner from Reykjavik: $139
- Food Tour by locals: $140
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $146
- Icelandic Food Tour: $147
- Weekend Reykjavik Food Tour with a stop at the Reykjavik Flea Market: $147
- The Reykjavik Harbor Food Tour: $147
- 3-Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik: $149
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Icelandic Classics: $154
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $171
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $171
- Reykjavík All In One Food Tour - Eat, Drink & Explore with Locals: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Plzen $24Reykjavik $82
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: $247
- 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 Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$33
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Self-Guided Thingvellir National Park Walking Tour: $8.99
- Reykjavik History and Sightseeing Walking Tour: $16
- Caves of Laugarvatn Standard Tour: $16
- Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket: $21
- Reykjavik Art Museum Entry Ticket: $21
- Volcano Express Entry Ticket at Harpa: $24
- Mosfellsbæ: Authentic Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tour: $26
- Icelandic Phallological Museum Entry Ticket: $29
- Private audio guide of the island for self-exploration tour: $29
- Saga Museum - Entrance ticket: $32
- Saga Museum Entry Ticket: $33
- Whales of Iceland Museum Entrance Ticket: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlzen $27Reykjavik $32
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: $128
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$9.98
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $48
- Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting in Reykjavík: $48
- Reykjavík Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Games: $115
- Icelandic Bar Crawl Experience: $160
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plzen and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Plzen or Reykjavik?
Plzen has a larger population, and is about 44% larger than the population of Reykjavik. When comparing the sizes of Plzen and Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
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 Reykjavik in the Summer?
Both Reykjavik and Plzen during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Reykjavik because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
Plzen is much warmer than Reykjavik in the summer. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 20°C (67°F) in July, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Plzen. In the summer, Plzen often gets more sunshine than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 212 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reykjavik receives 171 hours of full sun.
Plzen usually gets more rain in July than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPlzen 20°C (67°F)Reykjavik 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Reykjavik in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Plzen and Reykjavik. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Reykjavik this time of year.
It's quite cold in Reykjavik in the autumn. In the autumn, Plzen is much warmer than Reykjavik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Plzen in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Reykjavik averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Plzen usually receives more sunshine than Reykjavik during autumn. Plzen gets 120 hours of sunny skies, while Reykjavik receives 83 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Plzen usually receives less rain than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPlzen 11°C (51°F)Reykjavik 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Reykjavik in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Plzen as well as Reykjavik. Additionally, many travelers come to Reykjavik for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Reykjavik. It's quite cold in Plzen in the winter. In January, Plzen is generally much colder than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Plzen average around -1°C (31°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around -0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Plzen often gets more sunshine than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 45 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reykjavik receives 27 hours of full sun.
Plzen usually gets less rain in January than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPlzen -1°C (31°F)Reykjavik -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Plzen or Reykjavik in the Spring?
Both Reykjavik and Plzen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Reykjavik in the spring for the natural beauty.
Reykjavik can get quite cold in the spring. Plzen is much warmer than Reykjavik in the spring. The daily temperature in Plzen averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Plzen usually receives more sunshine than Reykjavik during spring. Plzen gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Reykjavik receives 140 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Plzen usually receives less rain than Reykjavik. Plzen gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPlzen 11°C (51°F)Reykjavik 3°C (38°F)
Typical Weather for Reykjavik and Plzen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
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