Which place is cheaper, Verona or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Verona?
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 Verona 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 Verona?
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.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Verona $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Verona is $180. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Verona $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Verona $230
Compare Hotels in Varna and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Verona? 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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Verona $7.37
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amarone Wine Tour with 2 Wineries Lunch and Private Transfer: $145
- Departure Private Transfer from Verona to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP): $137
- Departure Private Transfer: Modena or Verona to Bologna Airport by Business Van: $162
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
- Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bergamo Orio al Serio airport: $131
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 $23Verona $58
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$39
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$25
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Cappucino$1.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Verona $13
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.29
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Verona Card$11
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
- Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
- Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
- Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Verona $12
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 Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Verona?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Verona, 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 Verona?
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 Verona in the Summer?
Both Verona and Varna during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Verona in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Varna is generally around the same temperature as Verona. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 23°C (73°F), and Verona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Verona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Varna. In the summer, Varna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Verona. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in July than Verona. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Verona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Varna or Verona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Verona. Furthermore, most visitors come to Verona for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Varna is around the same temperature as Verona in the autumn. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Verona fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Varna usually receives more sunshine than Verona during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Verona. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Verona 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Varna or Verona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Varna as well as Verona. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Verona because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Verona can be very cold. Varna can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Varna is a little warmer than Verona. Typically, the winter temperatures in Varna in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Verona averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Verona. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 98 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Verona. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Verona 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Varna or Verona in the Spring?
Both Verona and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
In April, Varna is generally cooler than Verona. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 11°C (52°F), and Verona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Verona during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Verona. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Verona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Verona and Varna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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