Which place is cheaper, Prague or Sigulda?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sigulda or Prague?
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 Sigulda and Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sigulda or Prague?
Sigulda
Only 50 kilometers from Riga, Sigulda can be reached by either train or bus. The town is pleasantly situated in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia in the beautiful Gauja Valley. The area is quite scenic with steep banks and cliffs, and has earned itself the title as the "Switzerland of Latvia." Don't put too much emphasis on this name, but it is a pleasant area to explore, particularly if you're looking to get outside of the city and immerse yourself in some pristine wilderness.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySigulda €24Prague €102
The average daily cost (per person) in Sigulda is €24, while the average daily cost in Prague is €102. 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 Sigulda and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSigulda €16Prague €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSigulda €32Prague €126
Compare Hotels in Sigulda and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Sigulda or Prague? 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: Sigulda Hotel Prices and Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sigulda -Prague €7.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Luxury Private Prague Airport Transfer: $43
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Car: $67
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Car: $67
- Arrival Private Transfer from Prague Airport PRG to Prague City in Car/Van: $58
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $240
- Departure Private Transfer from Prague City to Prague Airport PRG in Car/Van: $58
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $49
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Van: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Sigulda or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague and Sigulda 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 daySigulda €7.81Prague €24
Typical Food Prices in Sigulda
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sigulda:
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Pastry€1.85
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit€3.94
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Lunch for One€12
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Bananas€0.56
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Cookies€0.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $40
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sigulda -Prague €15
Tours and Activities in Sigulda
Here are a few actual costs in Sigulda for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thrilling Summer Bobsleigh Adventure in Latvia: $74
- Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour: $107
- From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida: $128
- Cēsis, Līgatne & Sigulda Tour: Must-see Highlights: $218
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets€3.94
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower€5.51
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Image Theatre for Two€38
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.76
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.98
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.02
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.02
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.06
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.06
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.10
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.10
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.26
- Tour of the Castle and Malá Strana based on Tips: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySigulda -Prague €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Sigulda
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sigulda:
- Latvian Brewery Visit & Sigulda City Tour (Full day tour): $144
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine€6.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sigulda and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. And not only is Sigulda much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sigulda would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sigulda 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague than you might in Sigulda.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sigulda Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sigulda or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Sigulda. When comparing the sizes of Sigulda and Prague, 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.
When is the best time to visit Sigulda or Prague?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Sigulda or Prague in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sigulda and Prague. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Sigulda is cooler than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sigulda in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Prague averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In July, Sigulda usually receives more rain than Prague. Sigulda gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySigulda 17°C (63°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Prague in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sigulda as well as Prague. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Sigulda is generally much colder than Prague. Daily temperatures in Sigulda average around 7°C (45°F), and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Sigulda usually gets more rain in October than Prague. Sigulda gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSigulda 7°C (45°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Prague in the Winter?
Both Prague and Sigulda are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. The weather in Sigulda can be very cold. Sigulda is much colder than Prague in the winter. The daily temperature in Sigulda averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
In January, Sigulda usually receives less rain than Prague. Sigulda gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySigulda -5°C (23°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Prague in the Spring?
Both Prague and Sigulda during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Sigulda is much colder than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sigulda in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Prague averages at about 10°C (49°F).
Sigulda usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Sigulda gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSigulda 5°C (42°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Sigulda
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (24°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | -0°C (31°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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