Which place is cheaper, Brno or Halong Bay?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Halong Bay or Brno?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Halong Bay and Brno 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: Halong Bay or Brno?
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.
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 Vietnam, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHalong Bay $66Brno $198
The average daily cost (per person) in Halong Bay is $66, 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 Halong Bay and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHalong Bay $27Brno $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHalong Bay $54Brno $166
Compare Hotels in Halong Bay and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Halong Bay 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.
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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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Halong Bay $13Brno $3.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:
- 2D/1N at 5 STAR CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $185
- 2D/1N at AQUAMARINE CRUISES: Transfer,Meals, Cave, Island & Beach: $170
- Alova Premium Cruise Halong Deluxe Day Tour with Transfer & Meal: $55
- Alova Premium Cruise to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip by Highway Transfer: $50
- Best Seller Halong Full Day Tour All Included Expressway Transfer: $48
- Bus Transfer From Cat Ba Island To Ninh Binh/Ninh binh To Cat Ba: $19
- Dragon 5Star HaLong Cruise 2D1N Included Transfer from Hanoi : $176
- From Hanoi with Expessway Transfer to Halong Bay 1 Day Trip: $42
- Hai Phong airport transfer to Halong Bay with private car 4 seat from Hai Phong: $87
- Halong Bay 06 Hours Dragon King Cruise From Halong with Transfer: $60
- Halong Bay 1 Day Tour Included Limousine Bus Transfer from Hanoi: $48
- Halong Bay 2 Days Cruise from Hanoi with Transfer and Meals: $149
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 Halong Bay or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Halong Bay 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 dayHalong Bay $26Brno $114
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.
- Cat Ba Paradise Cave Experience with Dinner and Live Music: $41
- Paradise Cave Dinner with Live Music and Tasting in Cat Ba: $42
- Halong's Hidden Gem: Dragon Pearl Cave Tour with Dinner: $47
- Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador: $51
- Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise: BBQ dinner, Viet Hai Ancient Village: $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Halong Bay $16Brno -
Tours and Activities in Halong Bay
Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Sightseeing Ha Long Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
- Shared 6 Hours boat Tour With Cave Kayak Beach From Halong City: $20
- JADESAILS CRUISE-The Most Luxurious Day Tour in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay: $20
- Sun World Halong Admission Ticket: $20
- Breathtaking Sunset Boat Tours to Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba Island : $27
- Majestic Sunset Boat Tour: Explore Lan Ha Bay’s Stunning Scenery: $27
- From Cat Ba Island: Majestic Sunset Boat Tour Explore Lan Ha Bay : $27
- Majestic Sunset Boat Tour Explore the Stunning Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba: $27
- From Cat Ba Island: Amazing Sunset Tour in Lan Ha Bay, Kayaking: $28
- Half-Day Lan Ha Bay Adventure: Boat Jumping, Kayaking, Sunset : $28
- Magical Sunset Tour: Kayaking & Swimming in Lan Ha Bay: $28
- From Cat Ba: Amazing Sunset Boat Tour in Lan Ha Bay: $28
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHalong Bay $12Brno $2.66
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Halong Bay and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Halong Bay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Halong Bay is in Asia 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 Halong Bay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Halong Bay Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.