Which place is cheaper, Trieste or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Trieste?
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 Trieste 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 Trieste?
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.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, and The Best Contiki Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Trieste $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Trieste is $108. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Trieste $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Trieste $118
Compare Hotels in Varna and Trieste
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Trieste? 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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Trieste $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Varna Airport (VAR) to Burgas Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $22
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sveti Vlas: $109
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Saints Constantine and Helena: $25
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $284
- Private Transfer from Izola to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $243
- Private Transfer from Koper Cruise Port to Ljubljana city hotels: $68
- Private Transfer from Koper Port to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $68
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Private Transfer from Trieste Cruise Port to Milan hotels: $263
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste city or Port to Venice + water taxi: $145
- Private direct transfer with local driver from Trieste to Zagreb: $175
- Private transfer Seven Seas Splendor, Venice cruise terminal, Marco Polo airport: $221
- Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Bled: $251
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 $23Trieste $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Trieste $23
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Train ticket connecting airport and city: $5.64
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $8.95
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket: $20
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- HO HO Scenic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise: $34
- Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting: $38
- Wine Fountain Tasting Day Tour from Portoroz: $44
- 2.5-Hour Prosecco Origins Tour and Tastings: $48
- Prosecco Origins Wine Experience: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Trieste $8.57
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 Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Trieste, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Trieste?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 48% larger than the population of Trieste. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Varna as well as Trieste. Additionally, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Trieste this time of year.
Varna is around the same temperature as Trieste in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Trieste fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Trieste. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Varna this time of the year. In the summer, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Trieste. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in July than Trieste. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Varna or Trieste in the Autumn?
Both Trieste and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Trieste for the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Varna is cooler than Trieste. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Trieste averages at about 16°C (60°F).
Varna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Trieste during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Trieste. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Varna or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste and Varna during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Trieste in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Varna. In January, Varna is generally much colder than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Trieste. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Trieste. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Varna or Trieste in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Trieste. Also, most visitors come to Trieste for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Varna is cooler than Trieste in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Trieste fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Trieste during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Trieste. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste and Varna
| Varna | Trieste | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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