Which place is cheaper, Bucharest or Sibiu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Sibiu or Bucharest?
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 Bucharest can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sibiu or Bucharest?
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.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 from Bucharest, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania.
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Sibiu Prices
Romania PricesBucharest Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySibiu $92Bucharest $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $92, while the average daily cost in Bucharest is $186. 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 Bucharest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSibiu $34Bucharest $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSibiu $68Bucharest $130
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Bucharest
Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Bucharest? 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: Sibiu Hotel Prices and Bucharest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sibiu $28Bucharest $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:
- Sibiu - Timisoara transfer, Visit at Corvins Castle and City Tour in Timisoara: $183
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest Private Airport Transfer: $29
- Bucharest Airport OTP Private Transfer to Bucharest Center: $34
- Transfer from Otopeni Henri Coandă Airport to Bucharest or Back: $35
- Transfer: $40
- One way transfer from Bucharest hotels to Therme Bucharest: $40
- Bucharest Private Airport Transfer from or to City Center Hotel: $40
- Bucharest Luxury Airport Transfer with Minivan and Business Cars: $41
- Bucharest to Airport - Private Transfer - Personal Driver to OTP Henri Coanda: $47
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $47
- Airport Henri Coanda (Otopeni) to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Driver: $47
- Bucharest to Therme - Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Therme to Bucharest: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Bucharest?
Prices for flights to both Bucharest 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
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Food Meals for one daySibiu $42Bucharest $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism & tour after closing: $58
- Wine Tasting and Dinner with Certified Sommelier: $105
- Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $106
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $140
- Bucharest Home Dinner;Authentic Romanian Food with a Local Family: $171
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $212
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sibiu $6.50Bucharest $15
Tours and Activities in Sibiu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sibiu are as follows:
- Sibiu Old Town Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $8.24
- Sibiu Under the Habsburgs GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $9.42
- Daily Sightseeing Tour Sibiu: $17
- Private Walking Tour of Sibiu: $24
- City Tour Sibiu in English: $35
- Alba Iulia candlelight tour - Outdoor experience: $44
- Sibiu Walking Tour: $47
- Sibiu Bike Tour: Scenic Exploration of the Countryside: $100
- Tour to Corvin Castle in Hunedoara & Alba Iulia: $106
- Day Tour to Brasov and Bran: $106
- Sambata de Sus: E-Bike Guided Tours: $116
- Private Day Tour Exploring Sighișoara, Biertan & Viscri: $159
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quest Experience in Bellu Cemetery Bucharest: $6.01
- Bucharest 1989 Revolution GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $6.83
- Bucharest Old Town Treasure Hunt: Walking Tour & Game: $7.82
- Bucharest Beyond the Boulevards: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Bucharest Old Centre Historical One Hour Tour: $17
- Bucharest Walking Tour: $20
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $22
- Walking Tour- Delightful Bucharest (Highlights, Stories, Sights): $22
- Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism: $24
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $24
- Bucharest to Dracula Castle, Peles Castle and Brasov Guided Tour: $25
- The Man Behind Dracula: Legends, power and Truth Bucharest Tour: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySibiu $8.09Bucharest $9.52
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: $112
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $26
- Bar Crawling: $47
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $59
- Bucharest Private Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $68
- Mud Volcanoes and Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Late Start 1 Day Trip: $84
- Salt Mine Exploration and Wine Tasting: PREMIUM TOUR small group: $129
- Traditions in Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Wine tasting in Bucharest Old town - bonus cheese platter: $163
- Antique ruins, Mamaia Beach and Wine tasting from Bucharest to Constanta: $178
- Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!: $189
- Wine tasting - 1 Day Tour: $200
- Prahova Salt Mine & Wine Tasting - Private day tour from Bucharest: $200
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sibiu and Bucharest, we can see that Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest 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 Bucharest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Bucharest?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sibiu. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Bucharest, 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.