Should you visit Vilnius or Minsk?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Vilnius and Minsk. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Which city is cheaper, Minsk or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Minsk is €56. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Minsk in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €68 for a double occupancy room in Vilnius.
A hotel room in Minsk is about €56 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Vilnius cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
In Minsk travelers spend around €18 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vilnius €32
Minsk €18
Typical Food prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
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Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour):
$32
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National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius:
$49
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Dinner in local family:
$66
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Cooking Class in Vilnius:
$71
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Cooking Class:
$74
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Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness:
$115
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Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga:
$281
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vilnius is €6.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Minsk is €10 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
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Vilnius Airport Departure Private Transfer:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Vilnius:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: from Vilnius to Vilnius International Airport (VNO):
$16
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Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer:
$16
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius City:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO Airport:
$17
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Vilnius Airport Arrival Private Transfer:
$17
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Private Vilnius VNO Airport - Vilnius City Round-Trip Transfer:
$33
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Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer:
$37
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Arrival Private Transfer from Vilnius VNO in Minivan:
$46
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Departure Private Transfer Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO by Minivan:
$46
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Luxury Car Transfers from VNO Vilnius Airport to Vilnius - Arrival:
$92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:
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Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan):
$24
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Private Airport Transfer: from Minsk to Minsk National Airport (MSQ):
$26
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Transfer Minsk International Airport (MSQ) - Minsk city:
$28
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Private Departure Transfer from Minsk City Center to Minsk Airport:
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer from Minsk Airport to Minsk City Center:
$28
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Departure Private Transfer City to Minsk National Airport MSQ by Standard Car:
$29
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Arrival Private Transfer Minsk National Airport MSQ to Minsk by Standard Car:
$29
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Transfer from Minsk International Airport to Minsk (standart class sedan):
$31
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Roundtrip transfer to Minsk Waterpark:
$31
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Minsk Private Airport Transfer:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk to airport. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
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Transfer from Minsk airport to Minsk. English speaking driver. All car classes.:
$33
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Minsk?
Prices for flights to both Minsk and Vilnius 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.
Entertainment
Vilnius's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €7.78 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Minsk's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €17 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
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The old town of An audio tour from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn:
$5.99
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Museum of illusions Entrance Ticket:
$14
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Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Vilnius Guided Ghost Walking Tour:
$15
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Vilnius Sightseeing - City Tour:
$15
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Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius:
$15
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Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius:
$15
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Vilnius City Tour audio guide one round 11 languges:
$16
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Vilnius Old Town 2-hour Ghost Tour:
$23
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From Trakai 4-Hour Tour with Audio Guide:
$24
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Highlights of Vilnius - Short City Bike Tour:
$25
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Bicycle tour Contrasts of Vilnius:
$25
Tours and Activities in Minsk
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:
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Sightseeing Tour Around Minsk on a Unique Retro Bus:
$13
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Skip the Line: Minsk:Ticket to Museum "BelarusMini" & Virtual Reality Zone:
$15
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Minsk Soviet tour:
$25
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Walking city tour of Minsk:
$25
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walking citytour & visit museum "BelarusMini":
$37
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Sightseeing tour to The Mound of Glory:
$50
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Shared Tour: Stalin Line - Khatyn Memorial Complex:
$50
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Private Sightseeing tour from Minsk - Stalin Line Complex:
$52
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Private tour to "Iron" Felix Dzerzhinsky museum-estate birthplace.:
$53
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Shared Tour: Museum of Old Crafts “Dudutki”:
$58
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Shared Tour: Minsk - Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle. English speaking driver:
$59
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Private Minsk walking tour (walking, 3 hrs):
$64
Alcohol
The average person spends about €5.10 on alcoholic beverages in Vilnius per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €12 on alcoholic beverages in Minsk per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Minsk, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius than you might in Minsk.
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