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

Should you visit Sighisoara or Sopron?

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

Where Should I go: Sighisoara or Sopron?

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.

Sopron

Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.

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


Which place is cheaper, Sopron or Sighisoara?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $60, while the average daily cost in Sopron is $65. 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 Sopron in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Sighisoara $28
    Sopron $29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Sighisoara $56
    Sopron $58
Compare Hotels in Sighisoara and Sopron

Looking for a hotel in Sighisoara or Sopron? 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 Sopron


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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 Sopron Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Sighisoara $18
    Sopron $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sighisoara

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

  • Bucharest to Sighisoara - Private Transfer: $428
  • Sighisoara to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $471

Is it cheaper to fly into Sighisoara or Sopron?

Prices for flights to both Sopron 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
    Sopron $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Sighisoara $7.87
    Sopron $5.51

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
  • 2-Hour City Tour: $42
  • City Tour Sighisoara in English: $42
  • City Walking Tour and Dracula House Visit: $55
  • Sighisoara private tour, citadel visit, museum entrance free: $64
  • From Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan: $84
  • Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan from Sighisoara: $86
  • Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $97
  • 3 Days Private Guided Tour in Romania: $857
  • Transylvania Castles & Fortified Churches 4-Day Private Tour: $926
  • From Bucharest: Private 6-Day Dracula Tour in Transylvania: $1,392

Tours and Activities in Sopron

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

  • Special Magical Christmas tour around Sopron: $217
  • The best of Sopron walking tour: $163
  • Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $98
  • Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $191
  • City Highlights Walking Tour: $191

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Sighisoara $6.42
    Sopron $5.64


When comparing the travel costs between Sighisoara and Sopron, we can see that Sopron 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 Sighisoara Expensive? and Is Sopron Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Sighisoara or Sopron?

Sopron has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Sighisoara and Sopron, 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.