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

Should you visit Sibiu or Kotor?

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

Where Should I go: Sibiu or Kotor?

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.

Kotor

A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Sibiu?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $72, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $108. 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 Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sibiu $33
    Kotor $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sibiu $66
    Kotor $106
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Kotor? 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 Kotor


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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 Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sibiu $28
    Kotor $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:

  • Bucharest to Sibiu - Private Transfer: $478
  • Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer: $71
  • Sibiu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $478

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $17
  • Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $17
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Hotels to Kotor Cruise Port: $17
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Airport to Kotor Cruise Port: $17
  • Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $26
  • Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
  • Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport(TGD): $47
  • Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
  • Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
  • Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $54
  • Kotor to Perast one way transfer: $54
  • Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor 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
    Kotor $46

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor

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

  • The 10 Tastings of Kotor Private Food Tour : $175
  • Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $228
  • Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $310

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sibiu $6.37
    Kotor $9.06

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: $3.29
  • Daily Sightseeing Guided Tour: $9.78
  • 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: $80
  • Exclusive Tour: Corvin Castle, Alba Iulia and traditional villages from Sibiu: $83
  • Exclusive tour: Sighisoara, Medias and Biertan tour from Sibiu: $83

Tours and Activities in Kotor

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

  • San Giovanni Fortress - Tickets: $14
  • Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
  • Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
  • Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
  • Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
  • Kotor Bay: Highlight Speedboat tour: $27
  • Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
  • Kotor Walking - "Group Tour": $28
  • Semi-Submarine: Kotor Bay Panorama & Underwater Experience: $28
  • Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $30
  • Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
  • Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sibiu $7.92
    Kotor $9.26

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:

  • Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $158
  • Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $232
  • National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $263
  • Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $434


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


Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Kotor?

Sibiu has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Kotor, 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.