Which place is cheaper, Reims or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Reims?
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 Reims 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 Reims?
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.
Reims
Reims lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the Roman Empire. Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France. The city's economy is based largely on wine production, for which the Champagne region is famous, and a visit to Reims often includes a popular tasting of the most famous French wines at the 'Maison de Champagne'. Reims has many attractive pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course Reims also has all the shops and other facilities that you would expect in a major city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Reims $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Reims is $140. 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 Reims in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Reims $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Reims $142
Compare Hotels in Varna and Reims
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Reims? 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 Reims Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Reims $42
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 Reims
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Reims:
- From Transfer and Drive Through the Champagne Region: $856
- Private Transfer From Reims To Paris, 2 Hour Stop in Epernay: $227
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Reims?
Prices for flights to both Reims 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 $23Reims $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Reims $20
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 Reims
Here are a few actual costs in Reims for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Reims Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- Guided Tour of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims: $9.62
- Reims UNESCO site: Basilica of Saint-Remi Guided Tour: $9.62
- Reims Art Deco guided tour: $9.62
- Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame Guided Tour: $9.83
- Reims : city-center discovery tour and champagne tasting: $16
- Discovery tour (2 tastings): $20
- Entrance ticket to Pressoria in the heart of Champagne with Tasting: $20
- Champagne Guy De Chassey: Traditional Tour & Tasting: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Reims $24
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Reims, we can see that Reims 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 Reims would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reims 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 Reims Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Reims?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Reims. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Reims, 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 Reims?
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 Reims in the Summer?
Both Reims and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Reims because of the family-friendly experiences.
Varna is a little warmer than Reims in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Reims fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Reims. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives more sunshine than Reims during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Reims receives 235 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives less rain than Reims. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Reims receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Reims 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Varna or Reims in the Autumn?
Both Reims and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Reims this time of year.
In the autumn, Varna is a little warmer than Reims. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Reims averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets more sunshine than Reims. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reims receives 122 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in October than Reims. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Reims receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Reims 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Varna or Reims in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Reims. Also, many travelers come to Reims for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Reims. It's quite cold in Varna in the winter. In January, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Reims. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Reims fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Reims during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Reims receives 50 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Reims. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Reims receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Reims 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Varna or Reims in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Reims. Also, many visitors come to Reims in the spring for the natural beauty.
Varna is a little warmer than Reims in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Reims fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Reims. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reims receives 172 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Reims. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Reims receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Reims 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Reims and Varna
| Varna | Reims | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 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.