A Travel Price Comparison for Romania Sibiu vs. Brasov for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Sibiu or Brasov?

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 Sibiu and Brasov can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sibiu or Brasov?

Sibiu

Located in the Transylvania region of Romania, Sibiu is a historic city with Germanic origins which are evident in its architecture at its old town center. There are many charming squares which showcase landmarks like Gothic churches, a Baroque palace, medieval watchtowers, and more.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Brasov or Sibiu?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $55, while the average daily cost in Brasov is $46. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Sibiu and Brasov in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sibiu $25
    Brasov $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sibiu $50
    Brasov $34

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sibiu $21
    Brasov $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:

  • Airport Transfer - from SBZ airport to any hotel in Sibiu: $31
  • Airport Transfer - from SBZ airport to any hotel in Sibiu (Mini-van): $44
  • Sibiu - Brasov | Private Airport Transfer: $117
  • Sibiu - Timisoara transfer, Visit at Corvins Castle and City Tour in Timisoara: $149
  • Private Guided Transfer from Sibiu to Bucharest: $218
  • Private Transfer to Bucharest from Sibiu: $236

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:

  • DAILY TRANSFER FROM BRASOV to BRAN CASTLE & RASNOV CITADEL: $40
  • Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City: $100
  • Brasov to Bucharest Otopeni Airport private transfer: $116
  • Brasov - Sibiu | Private Airport Transfer: $117
  • Brasov - Bucharest | Private Airport Transfer: $133
  • Brasov to Bucharest Airport - Private Transfer: $137
  • Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Business Car: $142
  • Departure Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP in Luxury Van: $157
  • Private Guided Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest: $174
  • Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $183
  • Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest with Hotel Pick-up: $199
  • Private Transfer to Bucharest from Brasov: $199

Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Brasov?

Prices for flights to both Brasov and Sibiu 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
    Sibiu $18
    Brasov $20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sibiu

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

  • Sheep cheese, cranberries & wild pear brandy - SIBIU WALKING FOOD TOUR: $108
  • Sibiu Food Tour: $128

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov

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

  • Cooking Class with Mama Maradin: $75
  • Potatoes, Făgăraș onions and Burzenländer Baumstritzel-Brasov Walking Food Tour: $75
  • Good morning food tour in Brasov: $78
  • Traditional Romanian Cooking Class in Brasov: $81
  • Romanian Traditional Dinner Experience in the hearth of Brasov: $87
  • Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov: $100

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sibiu $4.85
    Brasov $7.45

Tours and Activities in Sibiu

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

  • Medieval Sibiu Private Tour: Old Town Exploration Game: $3.47
  • Luggage storage & Tourist centre in Sibiu: $3.72
  • City Sightseeing Tour: $23
  • City Tour Sibiu in English: $24
  • Private Walking Tour of Sibiu: $24
  • Gastronomical Walking Tour Sibiu - The European Region of Gastronomy 2019: $38
  • Sibiu Walking Tour: $50
  • Half Day Tour to Balea Lake and Clay Castle in Fairy Valley: $65
  • Half Day Tour In the Surroundings of Sibiu: $73
  • Surrounding Villages Guided Tour: $78
  • From Day Tour to Brasov and Dracula's Castle: $85
  • Day Tour to Sighisoara from Sibiu: $87

Tours and Activities in Brasov

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

  • Brasov Private Tour: Medieval Legends Exploration Game: $2.97
  • 1 day cycling tour in Brasov: $3.72
  • Day Trip, Day Tour around Medieval city Brasov, Transylvania.: $12
  • Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $12
  • Private Walking Tour of Brasov Old Town with a Great View: $17
  • E-BIKE mtb renting (self guided tours): $19
  • Brașov: Bike Ride & Cave Tour: $24
  • Brasov Coffee Tour: $25
  • Electrified Tours with electric scooters: $29
  • City Tour in Brasov in English: $31
  • Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit: $31
  • Brasov Candlelight Tour: $32

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sibiu $6.03
    Brasov $6.05

Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:

  • Pub Crawl in themed bars: $25
  • Romanian wine tasting, heart of old town: $35
  • Mountain bike tour & wine tasting: $78
  • Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery Day Trip From Brasov: $83
  • Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress and Palinca Distillery: $96
  • DayTour to Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Wine tasting at Azuga cellar: $106
  • From Wine Tasting, Peles Castle and Monastery Visit: $110
  • Bran “Dracula’s” Castle + Peles Castle + Brandy at Rasnov Distillery: $118
  • Private tour: Rhein Cellar(with wine tasting),Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery: $123
  • Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov: $152

About these numbers

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

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