Which place is cheaper, Brasov or Rhodes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rhodes or Brasov?
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 Rhodes and Brasov. 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: Rhodes or Brasov?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
Brasov
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, and The Best Budget Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhodes €135Brasov €56
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €135, while the average daily cost in Brasov is €56. 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 Rhodes and Brasov in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes €58Brasov €21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes €116Brasov €42
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Brasov
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes or Brasov? 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Brasov Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes €48Brasov €17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride€7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Private One Way Rhodes Airport Transfer To or From Rhodes: $12
- One Way Shuttle Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos-Ixia: $14
- Rhodes Private Departure Transfer to Rhodes Airport: $19
- Rhodes arrival Private Transfer from Rhodes Airport to any resort: $19
- Lindos comfortable Transfer with aprx 5hrs Free Time: $21
- Lindos: Transfer to Lindos with 4-Hour Stop (Small Group): $24
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos - Ixia: $24
- Rhodes Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $25
- Rhodes to Rhodes Int Airport (RHO) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Rhodes Int Airport(RHO) to Rhodes city - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
- Private Transfer from Rhodes Cruise Port to Rhodes Airport (RHO): $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
- Airport Transfer Bucharest: $77
- Airport transfer, Bucharest tour, Prahova Valley tour: $21
- Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City: $87
- Brasov to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $322
- Bucharest Private Transfer to/from Brasov: $140
- Bucharest to Brasov - Private Transfer: $322
- Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Business Car: $147
- Premium Private Transfer : Bucharest Airport to/from Brasov: $249
- Private Airport Transfers from Bucharest: $77
- Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $251
- Private transfer from OTP Airport to Brasov or Return: $140
- Transfer Bucuresti - Brasov: $365
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Brasov?
Prices for flights to both Brasov and Rhodes 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 dayRhodes €47Brasov €24
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee€1.95
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Dinner for Two€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Rhodes Sunset Cruise - Dinner with Live Music set: $44
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner: $53
- Guided Rhodes City By Night with Live Music & Dinner: $70
- Rhodes by Night With Dinner - Laterna: $72
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $75
- Vine & Dine Tale: 11-Plate Lunch, Wine Discovery, Cooking Mastery: $75
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $76
- Sunset Cruise w/ Gourmet Dinner, Drinks & Live Music: $77
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $84
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $85
- Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $86
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rhodes €19Brasov €9.04
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.95
- Rhodes Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Palace of the Grand Master Admission Ticket: $11
- Palace of the Grand Master E-Ticket & Optional Audio: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Outdoor Scavenger Hunt and Tour of Rhodes Old Town: $11
- Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes: $11
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $11
- Medieval City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- The Palace of the Grand Master. Self-guided Audio Tour: $13
- The Palace of the Grand Master E-Ticket with Audio Tour: $13
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $14
Tours and Activities in Brasov
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
- Bran Castle Entry Tickets : $24
- Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $27
- Candlelight Tour of Medieval Architecture: $29
- Brașov Old German Town: Private WalkingTour & PDF guide: $33
- Mountain Bike Day Tour around Brasov: $35
- Small Group Walking Tour Of Brasov Old Town: $38
- Bran Castle - Guided Tour: $43
- Ski-touring at night in Poiana Brasov: $44
- City Tour Brasov in english: $48
- SnowShoe Walking Tour in Poiana Brasov: $49
- City Tour in Brasov in English: $49
- Libearty Bear Sanctuary Guided Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRhodes €12Brasov €7.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $37
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $53
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting : $55
- Enchanting Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour: $56
- Full Day Guided Rhodes Island Cultural & Wine Tour: $56
- Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting: $59
- Wine tasting in Rhodes, inside the vineyards with the Producer: $60
- Rhodes Island Tour: Lindos, Old Town, Pottery Workshop, Wine Tasting : $60
- Full-Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience: $62
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $64
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting : $64
- Full-Day Сomprehensive Tour of Rhodes including Wine Tasting : $67
Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
- Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery Day Trip From Brasov: $98
- Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery: $108
- DayTour to Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Wine tasting at Azuga cellar: $136
- Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery: $153
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Brasov, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Brasov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brasov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brasov 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes than you might in Brasov.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rhodes Expensive? and Is Brasov Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Brasov?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brasov. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes and Brasov, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.