Which place is cheaper, Birmingham or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Birmingham?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Birmingham can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Varna or Birmingham?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Bicycle Tours in United Kingdom, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Birmingham $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Birmingham is $165. 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 Varna and Birmingham in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Birmingham $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Birmingham $164
Compare Hotels in Varna and Birmingham
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Birmingham? 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Birmingham Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Birmingham $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Luxury Van: $76
- Birmingham Airport (BHX): Private Transfer to Birmingham: $111
- Birmingham Airport Transfers: Airport BHX to Birmingham City in Luxury Car: $101
- Birmingham Airport Transfers: Birmingham City to Airport BHX in Business Car: $64
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $114
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $114
- Birmingham to Heathrow Airport private taxi transfers: $280
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Birmingham: $8.12
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $57
- Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham City: $36
- Private Transfer from Birmingham to Manchester Airport (MAN): $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Birmingham?
Prices for flights to both Birmingham and Varna 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 dayVarna $23Birmingham $48
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Birmingham $60
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $6.99
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $9.99
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket : $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Smartphone Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $12
- City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 5:00pm): $15
- Birmingham Walking Tour: Migration Stories from the Stratford Road : $15
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 5pm): $15
- Discovering Birmingham Walking Tour: $17
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $18
- Victorian Canals to Today's City Walking Tour: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Birmingham $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Birmingham
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Birmingham:
- Birmingham Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Birmingham, we can see that Birmingham is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Birmingham Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Birmingham?
Birmingham has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Birmingham, 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 Varna or Birmingham?
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 Varna or Birmingham in the Summer?
Both Birmingham and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Birmingham for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Varna is a little warmer than Birmingham. Typically, the summer temperatures in Varna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Birmingham averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets more sunshine than Birmingham. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Birmingham receives 196 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in July than Birmingham. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Birmingham 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Varna or Birmingham in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Birmingham. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Birmingham because of the shopping scene and the music scene.
In October, Varna is generally a little warmer than Birmingham. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 14°C (57°F), and Birmingham fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Birmingham during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Birmingham receives 103 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Birmingham. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Birmingham 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Varna or Birmingham in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Birmingham. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Birmingham this time of year.
It's quite cold in Birmingham in the winter. The weather in Varna can be very cold. Varna is cooler than Birmingham in the winter. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Birmingham fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets more sunshine than Birmingham. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Birmingham receives 58 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Birmingham. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Birmingham 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Varna or Birmingham in the Spring?
Both Birmingham and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Varna is a little warmer than Birmingham. Typically, the spring temperatures in Varna in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Birmingham averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Birmingham during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Birmingham receives 136 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Birmingham. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Birmingham 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Birmingham and Varna
| Varna | Birmingham | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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