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

Should you visit Porto 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 Porto and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Porto or Brno?

Porto

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.

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 The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Porto?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, while the average daily cost in Brno is €122. 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 Porto and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Porto 65
    Brno 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Porto 130
    Brno 134
Compare Hotels in Porto and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Porto 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 Porto


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: Porto Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Porto 21
    Brno 2.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto

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

  • Airport Transfers: $27
  • Airport transfer with vintage Vw Kombi van: $107
  • Arrival Transfer from Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Private Car/Van: $97
  • Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Business Car: $75
  • Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Luxury Van: $92
  • Douro Valley Private One-Way Transfer (Régua, Pinhão, Lamego): $174
  • Effortless Wheels Seamless Transfer Experience Porto-Lisbon: $362
  • From Porto Bus Station: Transfer to/from Lisbon Oriente: $4.21
  • From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $624
  • From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Óbidos: $581
  • From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Stop at Nazaré: $581
  • From SUP Paiva River Tour with Transfer: $80

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: $141
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.26

Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Porto 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
    Porto 36
    Brno 54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto

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

  • Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
  • Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
  • Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
  • Bolhão Market & Codfish Tasting Food Tour: $53
  • Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
  • Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
  • 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
  • Half-Day Food Tour: $68
  • Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
  • Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
  • Secret Food Tour: $77
  • Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Porto 25
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Porto

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

  • City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $1.07
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
  • From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.79
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $5.33
  • Porto Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.43
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.38
  • Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.68
  • Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.86
  • Torre dos Clerigos Entrance Ticket: $8.52
  • Casa São Roque Direct Entry Ticket: $8.52
  • Tour to the world of silver in a century-old workshop: $8.52
  • Admission Ticket to Casa São Roque Art Center: $8.69

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • Top secrets of caves in Moravian Karst - Guided Day Tour: $228
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $270
  • BMP tank ride & MagFed paintball adventure Prague: $128
  • Best of Czech Caves - Full-Day Hiking Tour in Moravian Karst: $250
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $222
  • Brno daily tours: $71
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $152
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
  • Private Walking Tour: $226

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Porto 19
    Brno 2.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Porto

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:

  • Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.52
  • Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
  • Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
  • Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $16
  • Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
  • Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
  • Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
  • Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
  • Poças Guided Visit and Wine Tasting of 2 DOC Douro & 1 Port Wines: $22
  • 4-hour Guided Porto Pub Crawl including drinks: $22
  • Private visit with wine tasting in Alijó Douro: $22
  • Portuguese Wine Tasting w Local Cheese & Cold Cuts pairing: $26

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: $196


When comparing the travel costs between Porto and Brno, we can see that Porto is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Porto or Brno?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 48% larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Porto 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.


When is the best time to visit Porto or Brno?

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 Porto or Brno in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Porto as well as Brno. Many travelers come to Porto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Porto is around the same temperature as Brno. Typically, the summer temperatures in Porto in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Brno averages at about 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brno. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Porto this time of the year. In the summer, Porto often gets more sunshine than Brno. Porto gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Porto usually gets less rain in July than Brno. Porto gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Porto 21°C (69°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Porto or Brno in the Autumn?

Both Brno and Porto are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Porto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Porto is generally a little warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 17°C (62°F), and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

Porto usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Porto gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It's quite rainy in Porto. In October, Porto usually receives more rain than Brno. Porto gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Porto 17°C (62°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Porto or Brno in the Winter?

Both Brno and Porto during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

The weather in Brno can be very cold. Porto is much warmer than Brno in the winter. The daily temperature in Porto averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Porto often gets more sunshine than Brno. Porto gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Porto. Porto usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Porto gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Porto 10°C (50°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Porto or Brno in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Porto and Brno. The spring months attract visitors to Porto because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Porto is around the same temperature as Brno. Typically, the spring temperatures in Porto in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Brno averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In Porto, it's very sunny this time of the year. Porto usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Porto gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Porto usually receives more rain than Brno. Porto gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Porto 14°C (56°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Porto

Porto Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 171 mm (6.7 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 169 mm (6.7 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 112 mm (4.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 16°C (60°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 19°C (66°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 21°C (69°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 20°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 20°C (67°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 17°C (62°F) 131 mm (5.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 11°C (51°F) 176 mm (6.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)