Which place is cheaper, Brno or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Brno?
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 Brno 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 Brno?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Brno $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Brno is $131. 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 Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Brno $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Brno $144
Compare Hotels in Varna and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Varna 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.
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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 Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Brno $2.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $449
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $154
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $57
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $130
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $299
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Varna (VAR) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $290
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $3.25
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno 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 $23Brno $57
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Brno -
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
- Self-Guided Tour in the Museum of Glass in Beloslav: $13
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Audio Guide for All Sunny Beach Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $18
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $23
- Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide : $31
- Tours in Historical Park near Varna + Tickets: $39
- Nessebar: Guided City Tour: $48
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $7.81
- Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $32
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $33
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $37
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Brno : $38
- Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $51
- Brno daily tours: $70
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Walking Tour: $78
- Get to know South Moravia with us. 6 hour tour.: $92
- Quad ride adventure Prague: $120
- Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Brno $2.31
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: $103
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
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: $195
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Brno, we can see that Brno 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 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 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 Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Brno?
Brno has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna 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 Varna or Brno?
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 Brno in the Summer?
Both Brno and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Brno. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Brno. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives more sunshine than Brno during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives less rain than Brno. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Brno 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Varna or Brno in the Autumn?
Both Brno and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Varna is a little warmer than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets more sunshine than Brno. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Brno. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Brno 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Varna or Brno in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Brno.
Brno can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Varna. In the winter, Varna is a little warmer than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Brno during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Varna usually receives more rain than Brno. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Brno 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Varna or Brno in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Brno.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Brno. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brno. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in April than Brno. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Brno 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Brno and Varna
| Varna | Brno | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 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.