A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Wellington vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Wellington or Brno?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Wellington or Brno? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Wellington or Brno?

Wellington

Wellington is the capital and second largest city in New Zealand. It sits on the southwestern edge of the North Island between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It's a beautiful setting that is encircled by mountains giving it a beautiful backdrop. There are also many cultural sights and attractions around town. Wellington really is the perfect mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and a vibrant urban core. The film industry is also prevelant in the city. The city's production centers have helped create Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, Tin Tin, and District 9.

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in New Zealand, The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Wellington?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Wellington is $124, while the average daily cost in Brno is $198. 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 Wellington and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Wellington $60
    Brno $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Wellington $120
    Brno $166
Compare Hotels in Wellington and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Wellington or Brno? 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.

Hotels in Wellington


Hotels in Brno


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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: Wellington Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Wellington $12
    Brno $3.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wellington

Also for Wellington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour: $59
  • Private Airport Transfer Service Vice Versa in Wellington by SUV: $75
  • Private Large SUV Airport Transfers Wellington - Executive Travel: $58
  • Private Transfer from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Wellington Port: $26
  • Private Transfer from Wellington Port to Wellington Airport (WLG): $26
  • Private Transfer from Wellington hotels to Wellington Cruise Port: $106
  • Wellington Airport(WLG) to Wellington-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
  • WLG Airport to City Private RoundTrip Transfer: $93
  • Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket + Transfer: $57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $154
  • Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $298

Is it cheaper to fly into Wellington or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Wellington 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Wellington $51
    Brno $114
Typical Food Prices in Wellington

For Wellington, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner
    $8.87

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wellington

For Wellington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 3 Hour Walking Food Tour: $125

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Wellington $16
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Wellington

For Wellington, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Return Cable Car Ticket: $6.95
  • Wellington Zoo General Entry Tickets: $15
  • Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Atlantis: $27
  • Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Temple: $27
  • Private Group Puzzle-Solving Adventure Game: Spaceship: $27
  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Entry Ticket: $28
  • Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket: $32
  • Wētā Workshop Creative Classes Experience Ticket: $32
  • Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington: $33
  • Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament: $33
  • Zealandia by Day Tour: $37
  • Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Classes Ticket: $38

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $104
  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $72
  • BMP tank driving experience Prague: $297
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
  • Brno Private Walking Tour: $275
  • Brno's Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $168
  • Discover Near Best Czech Caves & Karst Full-Day tour: $274
  • Discover near Wonders of Moravian Karst - Half-Day tour: $251
  • Half Day Tour to the Macocha Abyss and The Punkva Caves: $101
  • History Tour to Auschwitz from Ostrava: $222
  • Private Tour to Auschwitz from Brno: $298
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $132

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Wellington $12
    Brno $2.66

Sample the Local Flavors in Wellington

Also in Wellington, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wellington Craft Brewery Half-Day Guided Tour with Tastings: $99
  • From Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour: $168
  • Exclusive Martinborough Wine Tour: $210
  • Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch: $391


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wellington and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Wellington much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Wellington is in Pacific and Brno is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Wellington would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wellington 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Wellington.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wellington Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Wellington or Brno?

Wellington has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Wellington and Brno, 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 Wellington or Brno?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Wellington is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Brno has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Wellington or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Wellington during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Wellington in the summer for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

Wellington is cooler than Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Wellington averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in July.

In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Wellington. In the summer, Wellington often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brnoin July. Wellington gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.

Wellington usually gets less rain in January than Brnoin July. Wellington gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Wellington 18°C (64°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Wellington or Brno in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wellington and Brno. Most visitors come to Wellington for the hiking trails and the shopping scene during these months.

In the autumn, Wellington is a little warmer than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Wellington in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F)in October.

Wellington usually receives more sunshine than Brno during autumn. Wellington gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In April, Wellington usually receives more rain than Brnoin October. Wellington gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Wellington 15°C (58°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Wellington or Brno in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Wellington as well as Brno. The winter months attract visitors to Wellington because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

It's quite cold in Brno in the winter. In July, Wellington is generally much warmer than Brnoin January. Daily temperatures in Wellington average around 10°C (49°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Wellington often gets more sunshine than Brnoin January. Wellington gets 122 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.

Wellington receives a lot of rain in the winter. Wellington usually gets more rain in July than Brnoin January. Wellington gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Wellington 10°C (49°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Wellington or Brno in the Spring?

Both Brno and Wellington are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches are the main draw to Wellington this time of year.

Wellington is around the same temperature as Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Wellington averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F)in April.

Wellington usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Brno during spring. Wellington gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.

In October, Wellington usually receives more rain than Brnoin April. Wellington gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Wellington 13°C (55°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Wellington

Wellington Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 18°C (64°F) 51 mm (2 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 17°C (62°F) 75 mm (3 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 15°C (58°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 12°C (54°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 10°C (51°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 10°C (49°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 10°C (50°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 12°C (53°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 13°C (55°F) 93 mm (3.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 17°C (62°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)