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

Should you visit Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara and Kotor can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sighisoara or Kotor?

Sighisoara

Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.

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 Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Sighisoara?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $61, 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 Sighisoara and Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sighisoara $28
    Kotor $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sighisoara $56
    Kotor $106
Compare Hotels in Sighisoara and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara


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: Sighisoara Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sighisoara $18
    Kotor $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sighisoara

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

  • Bucharest to Sighisoara - Private Transfer: $435
  • Sighisoara to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $478

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $338
  • Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $302
  • Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $302
  • Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $275
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik: $235
  • Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $198
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $196
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $196
  • Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $157
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $156
  • Kotor to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $156
  • Airport Transfer Tivat/Porto Montenegro to Portonovi /Herceg Novi: $143

Is it cheaper to fly into Sighisoara or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor and Sighisoara 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
    Sighisoara $22
    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.
    Sighisoara $8.00
    Kotor $9.06

Tours and Activities in Sighisoara

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

  • Candlelight Tour of Dracula's Home Town: $30
  • City Walking Tour and Dracula House Visit: $36
  • 2-Hour City Tour: $42
  • City Tour Sighisoara in English: $43
  • Sighisoara private tour, citadel visit, museum entrance free: $65
  • From Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan: $86
  • Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan from Sighisoara: $87
  • Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $98
  • 3 Days Private Guided Tour in Romania: $870
  • Transylvania Castles & Fortified Churches 4-Day Private Tour: $940
  • From Bucharest: Private 6-Day Dracula Tour in Transylvania: $1,272

Tours and Activities in Kotor

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

  • "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $47
  • 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $120
  • 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $44
  • 3 Hours Speed Boat tour to the Blue Cave: $44
  • 3H Guided Kotor & Cable Car Tour: $193
  • Ancient Budva & Unique St.Stephen Private Tour: $94
  • Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $38
  • Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $38
  • Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $136
  • Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $121
  • Bike tour - Kotor Bay circle and visit Our Lady of the Rock: $105
  • Bike tour - Panoramic downhill from Njeguši and Kotor serpentines: $99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sighisoara $6.52
    Kotor $9.26

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 Sighisoara and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara.

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


Which is Bigger, Sighisoara or Kotor?

Sighisoara has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Sighisoara 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.