Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Sorrento?
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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento?
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.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Sorrento $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is $150. 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 Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Sorrento $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Sorrento $192
Compare Hotels in Varna and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Sorrento $8.10
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket$4.50
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)$38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Aurora car service Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa: $83
- From Positano/Praiano: Private 1-Way Transfer to Sorrento: $214
- From Path of The Gods Hiking & Transfer with Guide: $80
- From Positano and Amalfi Boat Trip with Transfer: $149
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Amalfi or Ravello: $197
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Naples: $171
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Positano: $134
- Full Day Guided Tour in Capri by Boat with Transfer: $119
- God's Path Guide & Transfers included!!: $196
- Naples Airport (NAP): Private One-Way Transfer from Sorrento: $235
- Naples: Private transfer to Sorrento one way: $235
- Naples: Transfer to Sorrento visit Pompeii Along the way 2H: $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 $23Sorrento $41
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza$6.43
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$46
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Sorrento $35
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach$11
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)$21
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)$48
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Blue Mini Cruise$24
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional): $26
- Private tour of limoncello igp with tasting by the sea: $27
- Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento: $32
- Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting: $32
- Guided Walking Tour and Limoncello Tasting: $37
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- Sorrento Lemon Tour: $43
- Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna: $44
- Sorrento Lemon Tour and tasting of local products: $44
- Inlaid wood Factory Tour: $44
- From Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise: $48
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Sorrento $9.34
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Sorrento, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Sorrento?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?
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 Sorrento in the Summer?
Both Sorrento and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In the summer, Varna is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Varna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Sorrento averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Sorrento. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives more rain than Sorrento. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Varna or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Varna is generally cooler than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 14°C (57°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Varna usually gets less rain in October than Sorrento. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Varna or Sorrento in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Sorrento. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sorrento in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Varna. Varna is much colder than Sorrento in the winter. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Varna or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Sorrento. Additionally, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Varna is cooler than Sorrento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Varna in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Sorrento averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in April than Sorrento. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Varna
| Varna | Sorrento | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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