Which place is cheaper, Inverness or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Inverness?
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 Inverness 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 Inverness?
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.
Inverness
Inverness is the northernmost city in Scotland, often referred to as the "gateway to the Highlands" as roads through Inverness lead to some of the most beautiful places in the Highlands. The city and surrounding area have a centuries old history, ranging from the battle of Culloden in the 1700's to Urquhart Castle that dates back to the 13th century. Inverness is the ideal place to explore Scotland's history and beauty, especially on a walk through the city or along the shore of the Firth. The warmest time of year is from June to September with temperatures usually in the 60's Fahrenheit and lighter rain. The rest of the year tends to be rainy and colder, with temperatures in the 40's Fahrenheit.
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 from London, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Inverness $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Inverness is $209. 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 Inverness in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Inverness $114
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Inverness $228
Compare Hotels in Varna and Inverness
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Inverness? 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 Inverness Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Inverness $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $22
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Saints Constantine and Helena: $25
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Balchik: $58
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Byala: $63
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna Airport (VAR) to Burgas Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $71
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Inverness
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Inverness:
- Transfers / Tour from , inverness, Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Aberdeen : $184
- Arrival Private Transfer from Inverness INV to Inverness City by luxury vehicle: $105
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $66
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $33
- Inverness Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Inverness Private Transfer to Aviemore: $229
- Inverness to Edinburgh Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Fort William Direct transfer: $374
- Inverness to Glasgow Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Isle of Skye Direct transfer: $623
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Inverness?
Prices for flights to both Inverness 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 $23Inverness $61
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Inverness $55
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 Inverness
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Inverness are as follows:
- City Discovery App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $15
- Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5:30pm): $15
- Guided Walking Tour with a Local: $17
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket: $20
- Northern Highlights Sightseeing Pass: $25
- Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views: $27
- Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch: $38
- Glenaladale Cruise - Great for wizard spotting!: $38
- Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness: $39
- Gaskan cruise - Golden Eagles!: $44
- Puffin Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Inverness $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 Inverness
Also in Inverness, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Invergordon Port Dunrobin Castle, Clynelish Distillery Tour : $203
- Speyside Distillery Tour From Inverness: $1,124
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Inverness, we can see that Inverness 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 Inverness would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Inverness 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 Inverness Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Inverness?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Inverness. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Inverness, 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 Inverness?
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 Inverness in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Inverness. Furthermore, most visitors come to Inverness for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Varna is generally much warmer than Inverness. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Inverness fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Varna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Varna usually receives more sunshine than Inverness during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Inverness receives 147 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives less rain than Inverness. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Inverness 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Varna or Inverness in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Varna as well as Inverness. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Inverness because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Varna is a little warmer than Inverness in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Inverness fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets more sunshine than Inverness. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Inverness receives 84 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in October than Inverness. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Inverness 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Varna or Inverness in the Winter?
Both Inverness and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Inverness this time of year.
It's quite cold in Inverness in the winter. The weather in Varna can be very cold. In the winter, Varna is around the same temperature as Inverness. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Inverness averages at about 3°C (38°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Inverness during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Inverness receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Inverness. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Inverness 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Varna or Inverness in the Spring?
Both Inverness and Varna during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Inverness for the small town charm.
In April, Varna is generally much warmer than Inverness. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Inverness fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets more sunshine than Inverness. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Inverness receives 136 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in April than Inverness. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Inverness 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Inverness and Varna
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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) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
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