A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Santorini vs. Brasov for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Santorini or Brasov?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Brasov, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Santorini or Brasov?

Santorini

Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.

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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, and The Best Budget Tours to Romania.


Which place is cheaper, Brasov or Santorini?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €175, 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 Santorini and Brasov in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Santorini 93
    Brasov 21
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Santorini 186
    Brasov 42
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Brasov

Looking for a hotel in Santorini 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.

Hotels in Santorini


Hotels in Brasov


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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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Brasov Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Santorini 28
    Brasov 17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini

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

  • Port Transfer to Hotels and Airport: $15
  • Transfer From & To Santorini Airport Designed By You: $15
  • Economy Departure Transfers To Santorini Airport: $15
  • Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer in Santorini: $15
  • One-Way Transfer to/from the Port or Airport: $15
  • Santorini transfer service: $15
  • Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $18
  • Transfer & Tours: $18
  • Santorini private mini van transfers: $22
  • Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $22
  • Santorini shared transfer: $22
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Santorini Airport JTR to Santorini by Sedan Car: $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:

  • Transfer Bucuresti - Brasov: $370
  • Brasov to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $326
  • Bucharest to Brasov - Private Transfer: $326
  • Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $253
  • Premium Private Transfer : Bucharest Airport to/from Brasov: $252
  • Bucharest: 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Brasov: $217
  • Bucharest Private Transfer to/from Brasov: $141
  • Private transfer from OTP Airport to Brasov or Return: $131
  • Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest, 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $124
  • Airport Transfer Bucharest: $78
  • Airport Transfer Bucharest: $78
  • Private Airport Transfers from Bucharest: $78

Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Brasov?

Prices for flights to both Brasov and Santorini 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
    Santorini 48
    Brasov 24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini

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

  • Live Virtual Cooking Class: $25
  • Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $55
  • Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner: $71
  • Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $71
  • Virtual Private Cooking Class Live from Santorini: $72
  • Volcanic Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $81
  • Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $88
  • Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music: $92
  • Volcano and Hot Springs Sunset Dinner Cruise: $98
  • Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise Including Dinner on Board: $109
  • Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $121
  • Sunset Cruise with Swim Stops, Dinner, and Drinks: $122

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brasov.

  • Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov: $95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Santorini 36
    Brasov 9.06

Tours and Activities in Santorini

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

  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site Entry Ticket: $8.58
  • Megalochori: Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Museum Entry Ticket: $15
  • Oia Sunset Daily Tour: $17
  • Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $28
  • The Beer Tasting and Pairing Experience: $28
  • Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit: $28
  • Kayak Rental Adventure in Watersports Santorini: $33
  • Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia): $33
  • The Beer And The History semi private Experience: $39
  • Mesa Gonia, Pyrgos and Oia Tour: $45
  • Ferry Ticket to Paros or Naxos with Hotel Pickup: $46
  • Discover Best Of Santorini with Locals Small Group Half Day Tour : $50

Tours and Activities in Brasov

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:

  • Bran Castle Entry Tickets : $24
  • PIATRA CRAIULUI NATIONAL PARK eBike tour(BRASOV): $88
  • "Romantic Transylvania" walking tour in Bran: $147
  • 3 Castles : Peles ,Bran ,Cantacuzino Wednesday filming site-Tour from Brasov : $99
  • 4 Hours Guided Bear Watching Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $85
  • Bears Sanctuary, Dracula Castle and Poiana Brasov-Private day tour from Brasov: $91
  • Best day adventure: Transfagarasan private tour from Brasov: $152
  • Bran Castle - Guided Tour: $43
  • Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Entrance Fees Included - Optional Peles Castle Visit: $89
  • Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit: $51
  • Bran Castle, Bear Sanctuary and Palinca from Brasov with Tickets: $209
  • Bran and Rasnov Castles Tour from Brasov: $55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Santorini 26
    Brasov 7.36

Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini

Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $61
  • Top Sights of Santorini with Wine Tasting and Sunset in Oia: $61
  • Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset: $70
  • Fira Town Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $76
  • Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion: $105
  • Santorini 4 Hour Private Oia Tour & Wine Tasting : $106
  • Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting from Fira: $110
  • Wine Tour with Sunset in Oia: $119
  • Santorini Wine Adventure in 3 Wineries with Wine Tastings, Sunset: $133
  • Wine Adventure in 3 Wineries and 12 Wine Tastings: $157
  • Three Wineries and One Brewery Tour with Tastings: $163
  • Wine Tasting Tour & Sunset Viewing: $163

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: $99
  • Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov: $134
  • Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery: $154


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Brasov, we can see that Santorini 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Brasov Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Santorini or Brasov?

Santorini has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brasov. When comparing the sizes of Santorini 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.