Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Bordeaux?
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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Bordeaux $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $127. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Bordeaux $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Bordeaux $136
Compare Hotels in Varna and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Bordeaux $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $72
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $273
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $273
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $108
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
- Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Car: $97
- Private Transfer from Airport to Bordeaux City: $165
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux Airport to City of Bordeaux: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $23Bordeaux $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $63
- Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $63
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Sweet Specialties Tasting Bakeries Food Tour: $82
- Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour by a local guide: $84
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
- Bordeaux : unforgettable Food Tour by a local guide: $95
- Private Bakery, Chocolate & Patisserie Food Tour: $95
- Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
- Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
- Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Bordeaux $8.46
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $11
- Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide: $13
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $19
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
- Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide : $32
- Nessebar: Guided City Tour: $49
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- The OFFroad Adventure : $64
- The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $64
- Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bordeaux : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Free Walking City Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights & Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The best of Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
- Centre of Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Guided Walking Tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Bordeaux $28
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 Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $11
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
- Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
- Wine Tasting Cruise: $22
- Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $24
- Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $27
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
- Unusual Wine Tasting Experience - Wood & Wine: $30
- Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
- Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings: $59
- Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Bordeaux?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
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 Varna or Bordeaux in the Summer?
Both Bordeaux and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Bordeaux in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Bordeaux. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Varna or Bordeaux in the Autumn?
Both Bordeaux and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bordeaux for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Varna is around the same temperature as Bordeaux in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in October than Bordeaux. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Varna or Bordeaux in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Bordeaux. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Bordeaux because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Varna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Varna is much colder than Bordeaux. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Varna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bordeaux receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Varna or Bordeaux in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Bordeaux. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Bordeaux this time of year.
In April, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Bordeaux. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Varna
| Varna | Bordeaux | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.