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

Should you visit Sibiu or Debrecen?

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 Debrecen can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sibiu or Debrecen?

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.

Debrecen

Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Which place is cheaper, Debrecen or Sibiu?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $73, while the average daily cost in Debrecen is $67. 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 Debrecen in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sibiu $33
    Debrecen $34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sibiu $66
    Debrecen $68
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Debrecen

Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Debrecen? 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 Debrecen


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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 Debrecen Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sibiu $28
    Debrecen $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:

  • Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer: $71
  • Sibiu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $482
  • Bucharest to Sibiu - Private Transfer: $482

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Debrecen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Debrecen:

  • Debrecen - Budapest Transfer: $172

Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Debrecen?

Prices for flights to both Debrecen 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 $24
    Debrecen $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sibiu $6.39
    Debrecen $17

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: $3.32
  • Daily Sightseeing Guided Tour: $9.86
  • Walking Tour of the Old Town: $22
  • Private Walking Tour of Sibiu: $22
  • City Sightseeing Tour: $27
  • City Tour Sibiu in English: $28
  • Alba Iulia candlelight tour - Outdoor experience: $41
  • Sibiu Walking Tour: $44
  • Half Day Tour In the Surroundings of Sibiu: $72
  • Exclusive Tour: Bran Castle, Brasov and Rasnov fortress from Sibiu: $81
  • Exclusive Tour: Corvin Castle, Alba Iulia and traditional villages from Sibiu: $83
  • Exclusive tour: Sighisoara, Medias and Biertan tour from Sibiu: $83

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sibiu $7.95
    Debrecen $9.38

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: $50


When comparing the travel costs between Sibiu and Debrecen, we can see that Sibiu is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Debrecen?

Debrecen has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Sibiu. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Debrecen, 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.