A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tallinn vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tallinn or Brno?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Brno, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Tallinn or Brno?

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Tallinn?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Brno is €122. 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 Tallinn and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn 47
    Brno 67
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn 94
    Brno 134
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Brno? 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 Tallinn


Hotels in Brno


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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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn 12
    Brno 2.46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    1.66

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $124
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $90
  • Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
  • Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $90
  • Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
  • From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,647
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
  • Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $87

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $141
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.27

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Tallinn 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
    Tallinn 36
    Brno 54
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    7.68
  • Dessert
    1.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
  • Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
  • Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
  • Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
  • Tallinn Food Tour: $116
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
  • Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
  • Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn 5.63
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.54
  • Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $8.73
  • Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
  • Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
  • Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $16

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • Top secrets of caves in Moravian Karst - Guided Day Tour: $229
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $271
  • BMP tank ride & MagFed paintball adventure Prague: $129
  • Best of Czech Caves - Full-Day Hiking Tour in Moravian Karst: $251
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $223
  • Brno daily tours: $71
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $153
  • Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn 15
    Brno 2.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
  • Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
  • Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
  • Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123

Sample the Local Flavors in Brno

Also in Brno, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Fullday Private Tour in Lednice & Valtice with Wine Tasting: $196


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

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


Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Brno?

Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Brno, 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 Tallinn or Brno?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.

Tallinn is cooler than Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Brno. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Brno. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Brno. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F).

Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Brno during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Brno. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Brno. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Brno can be very cold during winter. Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Brno. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Brno. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Spring?

Both Brno and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.

Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Brno. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Tallinn

Tallinn Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)