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

Should you visit Sibiu or Torun?

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

Where Should I go: Sibiu or Torun?

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.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.


Which place is cheaper, Torun 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 Torun is $31. 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 Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sibiu $33
    Torun $14
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sibiu $66
    Torun $28
Compare Hotels in Sibiu and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Sibiu or Torun? 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 Torun


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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 Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sibiu $27
    Torun $4.87

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibiu

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sibiu:

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Torun

Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from Torun to Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN: $291

Is it cheaper to fly into Sibiu or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun 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
    Torun $9.72

Typical Food Prices in Torun

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:


  • Ice Cream
    $0.65
  • Gingerbread
    $0.62
  • Sandwich
    $1.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sibiu $6.27
    Torun $4.50

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: $9.81
  • Day Tour to Biertan, Sighișoara and Mediaș: $131
  • Day Tour to Bran Castle(Dracula's Castle) and Râșnov Fortress: $158
  • Day Tour to Brasov and Bran: $93
  • Day Tour to Corvin Castle, Deva Fortress and Alba Iulia: $156
  • Day Tour to Transfăgărășan and Vidraru Dam: $196
  • E-Bike Tour in the Surroundings of Sibiu: $120
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    $2.36

Tours and Activities in Torun

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.

  • Discover A Walking Adventure: $81
  • Romantic tour in Torun: $81
  • Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town: $83
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
  • Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń : $100
  • Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour: $119
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Magic Christmas tour in Torun: $135
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sibiu $7.80
    Torun $4.96

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


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

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


Which is Bigger, Sibiu or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Sibiu. When comparing the sizes of Sibiu and Torun, 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.