Which place is cheaper, Split or Sibiu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sibiu or Split?
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 Split can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sibiu or Split?
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySibiu $71Split $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Sibiu is $71, while the average daily cost in Split is $116. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSibiu $33Split $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSibiu $66Split $156
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Split
Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Split? 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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sibiu $27Split $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:
- Sibiu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $471
- Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer: $69
- Bucharest to Sibiu - Private Transfer: $471
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diocletian's Palace & Trogir Old Town with Transfer: $15
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split: $27
- Cruise Port of Split to Split Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Split Hotels to Cruise Port of Split - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Split Airport Taxi Transfers > Split City Area: $32
- Luxury private transfer: Split airport to Split: $35
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $36
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $37
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $40
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Okrug Gornji (Island Ciovo): $40
- Private Transfer from Marina Kastela to Split Airport (SPU): $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $23Split $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $101
- Dinner In Dalmatia: A Family Affair Outside Split: $108
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class: $169
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $190
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $239
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sibiu $6.27Split $3.96
Tours and Activities in Sibiu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sibiu are as follows:
- Alba Iulia candlelight tour - Outdoor experience: $40
- City Tour Sibiu in English: $27
- Daily Sightseeing Tour Sibiu: $9.78
- Day Tour to Biertan, Sighișoara and Mediaș: $130
- Day Tour to Bran Castle(Dracula's Castle) and Râșnov Fortress: $157
- Day Tour to Brasov and Bran: $92
- Day Tour to Corvin Castle, Deva Fortress and Alba Iulia: $155
- Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam: $195
- E-Bike Guided Tours: $98
- E-Bike Tour in the Surroundings of Sibiu: $119
- Exclusive Tour: Bran Castle, Brasov and Rasnov fortress from Sibiu: $79
- Exclusive Tour: Corvin Castle, Alba Iulia and traditional villages from Sibiu: $81
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.19
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.38
- Emanuel Vidović Gallery Entrance Ticket: $6.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.38
- Entry Ticket to the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace: $8.51
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Roman Ruins Sightseeing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.31
- Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets: $11
- Split Guided Walking Tour-From Roman Times to Modern Times: $13
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $13
- Diocletian's Palace Virtual Reality Experience: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySibiu $7.80Split $8.49
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 Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Krka Waterfalls and wine tasting Tour from Split or Trogir : $46
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $54
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- "The Eye Of The Earth" with wine tasting: $109
- Split wine tour-indigenous sorts of Kastela region: $120
- Beer Tasting Split - visit to the local brewery: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sibiu and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Split?
Split has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Sibiu. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Split, 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.