Which place is cheaper, Plzen or Rotterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rotterdam or Plzen?
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 Rotterdam and Plzen. 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: Rotterdam or Plzen?
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and has the largest port in Europe. It's famously known as a city of architecture. In a few square kilometers of the city center you can get a complete overview of twentieth century architecture within Rotterdam.
Rotterdam is a very diverse, international, and hard working city. Nearly half of the city's population is not native to the Netherlands or have at least one parent from outside the country. Muslim's make up a significant portion of the population. Other area's represented include Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles.
There's an air of optimism that permeates the entire city. There are frequent events, festivals and performances, making Rotterdam an enjoyable place to spend some time. Water is also an integral part of the city design.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best River Cruises from Amsterdam, The Best Bicycle Tours in Netherlands, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRotterdam €152Plzen €95
The average daily cost (per person) in Rotterdam is €152, while the average daily cost in Plzen is €95. 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 Rotterdam and Plzen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRotterdam €77Plzen €57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRotterdam €154Plzen €114
Compare Hotels in Rotterdam and Plzen
Looking for a hotel in Rotterdam or Plzen? 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: Rotterdam Hotel Prices and Plzen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rotterdam €26Plzen €7.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rotterdam
Also for Rotterdam, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Rotterdam - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to Rotterdam Cruise Port : $38
- Rotterdam to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - Departure Private Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Port to Rotterdam Airport (RTM): $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to Rotterdam Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Rotterdam hotels: $38
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Cruise Port to Rotterdam hotels: $60
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Airport (RTM) to IJmuiden Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam hotels to Rotterdam Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Rotterdam Port to Amsterdam Airport (AMS): $65
- Rotterdam Private Transfer to Rotterdam Airport RTM in Sedan Car: $80
- Rotterdam Airport RTM Private Transfer to Rotterdam by Luxury Van: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $269
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $115
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Rotterdam or Plzen?
Prices for flights to both Plzen and Rotterdam 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 dayRotterdam €54Plzen €29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rotterdam
For Rotterdam, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self-Guided Rotterdam BiteMe Food Tour: $42
- 4-Hour Food Tour - Self-guided: $48
- Guided Food Tour: $79
- Guided Walking Food Tour: $84
- Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide: $86
- Walking Rotterdam Food Tour: $86
- WALKING DINNER ROTTERDAM | 3 courses + 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
- Food Tour by Bike: $91
- Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam: $119
- Rotterdam Walking Dutch Food Tour: $152
- Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings: $160
- Private Multicultural Bike Food Tour: $271
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rotterdam €32Plzen €20
Tours and Activities in Rotterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rotterdam.
- Hightlights City Centre Walking Tour: $1.07
- Rotterdam Spanish Tour 2 Hours: $2.59
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Rotterdam Walking Tour in 2 Hours : $3.24
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.26
- Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.50
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.93
- Rotterdam Walking Audio Tour on Your Phone (ENG): $7.65
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.32
- Waterbus Ticket to Dordrecht and/or Kinderdijk: $10
- Walking Tour Markthal, White House & more!: $10
- Breda: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $11
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $249
- Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.69
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $200
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.52
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
- Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRotterdam €19Plzen €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Rotterdam
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rotterdam:
- Beer Brewery Noordt Tastings with Optional Tour: $7.99
- Heineken Building former brewery | Guided Tour: $7.99
- Stadshaven Brewery Tour with Beer Tastings: $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.52
- Pilsen: Brewery Museum Entrance with a Glass of Beer: $6.93
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
- Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $139
- Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $206
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rotterdam and Plzen, we can see that Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rotterdam or Plzen?
Rotterdam has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Rotterdam and Plzen, 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 Rotterdam or Plzen?
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 Rotterdam or Plzen in the Summer?
Both Plzen and Rotterdam during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Rotterdam for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Rotterdam is cooler than Plzen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rotterdam in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Plzen averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Plzen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rotterdam. In the summer, Rotterdam often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Plzen. Rotterdam gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun.
Rotterdam usually gets less rain in July than Plzen. Rotterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRotterdam 17°C (62°F)Plzen 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Plzen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rotterdam and Plzen. The autumn months attract visitors to Rotterdam because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Rotterdam is generally around the same temperature as Plzen. Daily temperatures in Rotterdam average around 11°C (51°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Rotterdam usually receives less sunshine than Plzen during autumn. Rotterdam gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rotterdam usually receives more rain than Plzen. Rotterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRotterdam 11°C (51°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Plzen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rotterdam as well as Plzen. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rotterdam this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Plzen. It's quite cold in Rotterdam in the winter. Rotterdam is much warmer than Plzen in the winter. The daily temperature in Rotterdam averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Plzen fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, Rotterdam often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Plzen. Rotterdam gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun.
Rotterdam usually gets more rain in January than Plzen. Rotterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRotterdam 2°C (36°F)Plzen -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Rotterdam or Plzen in the Spring?
Both Plzen and Rotterdam are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Rotterdam for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Rotterdam is cooler than Plzen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rotterdam in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Plzen averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Rotterdam usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Plzen during spring. Rotterdam gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rotterdam usually receives more rain than Plzen. Rotterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRotterdam 8°C (46°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Plzen and Rotterdam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
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