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

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

Where Should I go: Sibiu or Brno?

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.

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 Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Sibiu?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $71, while the average daily cost in Brno is $131. 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 Sibiu and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sibiu $33
    Brno $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sibiu $66
    Brno $144
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Sibiu 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 Sibiu


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: Sibiu Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sibiu $27
    Brno $2.63

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:

  • Bucharest to Sibiu - Private Transfer: $472
  • Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer: $70
  • Sibiu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $472

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.27
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $141

Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno 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 $23
    Brno $57

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sibiu $6.27
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Sibiu

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

  • Luggage storage & Tourist centre in Sibiu: $3.26
  • Daily Sightseeing Guided Tour: $9.66
  • Daily Sightseeing Tour Sibiu: $9.81
  • Private Walking Tour of Sibiu: $22
  • City Sightseeing Tour: $27
  • City Tour Sibiu in English: $27
  • Alba Iulia candlelight tour - Outdoor experience: $40
  • Sibiu Walking Tour: $44
  • Half Day Tour In the Surroundings of Sibiu: $71
  • Exclusive Tour: Bran Castle, Brasov and Rasnov fortress from Sibiu: $80
  • Exclusive Tour: Corvin Castle, Alba Iulia and traditional villages from Sibiu: $82
  • Exclusive tour: Sighisoara, Medias and Biertan tour from Sibiu: $82

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $7.85
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
  • Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $51
  • Brno daily tours: $71
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
  • Get to know South Moravia with us. 6 hour tour.: $93
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $121
  • Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $121

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sibiu $7.80
    Brno $2.31

Sample the Local Flavors in Sibiu

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sibiu:

  • Private Walking Tour of Alba Iulia Citadel with Wine Tasting: $49

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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sibiu and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Sibiu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sibiu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sibiu 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Sibiu.

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


Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Brno?

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