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

Should you visit Brno or Koh Phi Phi?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Brno and Koh Phi Phi 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: Brno or Koh Phi Phi?

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.

Koh Phi Phi

The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.

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


Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Brno?

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 Brno is $198, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $95. 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 Brno and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Brno $83
    Koh Phi Phi $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Brno $166
    Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Brno and Koh Phi Phi

Looking for a hotel in Brno or Koh Phi Phi? 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 Brno


Hotels in Koh Phi Phi


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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: Brno Hotel Prices and Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Brno $3.02
    Koh Phi Phi $7.93

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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:


  • Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)
    $17
  • Longboat Taxi
    $3.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi

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

  • Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
  • Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Brno or Koh Phi Phi?

Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Brno 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
    Brno $114
    Koh Phi Phi $23

Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:


  • Crepe
    $1.88
  • Sit Down Lunch
    $11
  • Casual Lunch
    $6.59
  • Coconut Donut
    $0.31
  • Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)
    $13
  • Sit Down Dinner
    $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Phi Phi

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

  • International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Ala Carte Package: $22
  • International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Set Menu Package: $80

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Brno -
    Koh Phi Phi $52

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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi

For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Kayak Rental
    $9.42

Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.

  • Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
  • Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
  • Phi Phi Sunset Longtail Boat Cruise to Maya Bay and Snorkeling: $18
  • Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $19
  • Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
  • Half-Day Phi Phi Island Longtail Boat Tour with Maya Bay Visit: $19
  • Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
  • Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
  • Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket (SHA Plus): $22
  • Trick Eye Museum at Phuket Admission Ticket: $24
  • Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
  • Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Brno $2.66
    Koh Phi Phi $6.51

Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:


  • Mojito Bucket
    $16
  • Banana Daiquiri
    $6.28


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brno and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brno is in Europe and Koh Phi Phi is in Asia, 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 Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi.

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


Which is Bigger, Brno or Koh Phi Phi?

Brno has a larger population, and is about 370 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Brno and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Brno or Koh Phi Phi?

Brno has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Phi Phi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Brno or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?

Both Koh Phi Phi and Brno during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.

Brno is cooler than Koh Phi Phi in the summer. The daily temperature in Brno averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brno. In the summer, Brno often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.

Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brno usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Brno 23°C (73°F) 
    Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Brno or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brno and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Brno is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brno in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Brno usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Brno gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Brno usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Brno 12°C (54°F) 
    Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Brno or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Brno as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.

Brno can be very cold during winter. In January, Brno is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Brno average around 2°C (36°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In the winter, Brno often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 49 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.

Brno usually gets less rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Brno 2°C (36°F) 
    Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Brno or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?

Both Koh Phi Phi and Brno are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Brno is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the spring. The daily temperature in Brno averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. Brno usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during spring. Brno gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In April, Brno usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Brno gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Brno 13°C (55°F) 
    Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Brno

Brno Koh Phi Phi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in) 28°C (82°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 28°C (83°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in) 29°C (84°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 29°C (84°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 28°C (83°F) 318 mm (12.5 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 287 mm (11.3 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 262 mm (10.3 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 27°C (81°F) 399 mm (15.7 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in) 27°C (81°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)