Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Pisa?
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 Pisa 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Varna and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Pisa $12
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 Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $120
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Pisa Airport (PSA)to Montecatini Terme Resorts-RoundTrip Transfer: $127
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $23Pisa $53
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Pisa $21
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 Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Pisa -
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 Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Pisa?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Pisa in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Pisa. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Varna or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Pisa. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pisa for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Varna is cooler than Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Pisa. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Varna or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Pisa. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Pisa 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 Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Varna or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Pisa. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Varna
| Varna | Pisa | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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