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

Should you visit Torun or Kotor?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Torun and Kotor. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Torun or Kotor?

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.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Torun?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Torun is $31, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Torun and Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Torun $14
    Kotor $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Torun $28
    Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Torun and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in Torun 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 Torun


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: Torun Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Torun $4.87
    Kotor $9.92

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
  • Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
  • Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
  • Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
  • Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
  • Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
  • Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
  • Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155

Is it cheaper to fly into Torun or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor and Torun 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
    Torun $9.72
    Kotor $46
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.

  • Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
  • Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
  • Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
  • Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Torun $4.50
    Kotor $8.92
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

Tours and Activities in Kotor

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

  • Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
  • "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
  • 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
  • 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
  • 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
  • Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
  • All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
  • Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
  • Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
  • Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
  • Bike & hike tour : $82
  • Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Torun $4.96
    Kotor $9.12

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: $125
  • Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
  • Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
  • National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
  • Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Torun and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 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 Torun.

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


Which is Bigger, Torun or Kotor?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Torun 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.