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

Should you visit Bad Gastein or Brno?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Brno?

Bad Gastein

Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.

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 Austria, The Best Christmas Market Tours in Austria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Bad Gastein?

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 Bad Gastein is €147, while the average daily cost in Brno is €169. 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 Bad Gastein and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bad Gastein 62
    Brno 70
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bad Gastein 124
    Brno 140
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein


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: Bad Gastein Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bad Gastein 40
    Brno 2.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Bad Gastein 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
    Bad Gastein 60
    Brno 97

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bad Gastein 21
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Brno

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

  • The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno : $12
  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $36
  • Ride in a BMP tank and military garage tour Prague: $56
  • 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $72
  • Half Day Tour to the Macocha Abyss and The Punkva Caves: $101
  • Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $104
  • Quad ride adventure Prague: $132
  • Quad ride adventure for families with kids Prague: $132
  • Scenic Paddleboarding Adventure: Nové Mlýny to Lednice: $143
  • Brno's Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $168

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bad Gastein 7.86
    Brno 2.26


When comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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


Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Brno?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein 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.