A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lucerne vs. Olomouc for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lucerne or Olomouc?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Lucerne and Olomouc. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Lucerne or Olomouc?

Lucerne

Lucerne is a relatively small city in the center of Switzerland. It is located across the lake from Altdorf and it has a thriving tourism industry. It's close proximity to many of the major sights in the country make it a great base for exploration. Many people use it as a jumping off point for exploring Mount Rigi and the Rutli Meadow.

Olomouc

Olomouc is a city in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic, best known for its UNESCO town square with landmarks which include its six baroque fountains and the 18th-century Holy Trinity Column.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Switzerland, The Best 2-Week Tours in Switzerland, The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Prague.


Which place is cheaper, Olomouc or Lucerne?

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 Lucerne is $302, while the average daily cost in Olomouc is $145. 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 Lucerne and Olomouc in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lucerne $159
    Olomouc $75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lucerne $318
    Olomouc $150
Compare Hotels in Lucerne and Olomouc

Looking for a hotel in Lucerne or Olomouc? 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 Lucerne


Hotels in Olomouc


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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: Lucerne Hotel Prices and Olomouc Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lucerne $15
    Olomouc $9.21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lucerne

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

  • St Moritz: Private transfer from Zurich airport to St Moritz: $597
  • From Basel, Basel Port, Airport: Private Transfer to Lucerne: $428
  • Private Transfer from Lucerne to Basel, Basel Port, Airport: $428
  • Private Transfer from Lucerne to Zurich Airport: $327
  • From Canyoning in Interlaken w/ Return Transfer: $308
  • Private direct transfer from Lucerne to Basel, local driver: $247
  • Private Transfer between Lucerne & Engelberg / Mount Titlis: $201
  • Bad Ragaz Resorts to Zurich Airport ZRH - Departure Transfer: $126

Is it cheaper to fly into Lucerne or Olomouc?

Prices for flights to both Olomouc and Lucerne 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
    Lucerne $125
    Olomouc $59

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lucerne $39
    Olomouc $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lucerne

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


  • 1 Day Bicycle Rental
    $39
  • The Swiss Transport Museum Entrance Fee
    $41

Tours and Activities in Lucerne

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

  • 3 Hour Lucerne City Walking Tour with Local Guide: $83
  • A Wonderful Private Christmas Tour in Lucerne: $1,191
  • Attraction Ticket: Mt. Titlis by Train from Lucerne: $275
  • Beer Tasting Tour in Lucerne: $160
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
  • Beverly Hills of Lucerne Tour: $224
  • CLOY Crash Landing On You Hanging Bridge Sigriswil Quick Tour: $133
  • CabriO World's first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn: $105
  • City Tour Plus Lucerne by Etuktuk: $109
  • Early morning tour: $213
  • Explore 3 Countries : Liechtenstein,Austria & Swiss(Private Tour): $282
  • Fish and Grill - Private Fishing Adventure with BBQ Experience: $84

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lucerne $25
    Olomouc $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Lucerne

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucerne:

  • Walking and Boat Tour with Cheese & Wine Tasting: $112
  • Lake Lucerne Region Wine Tasting: $314
  • Private Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $326


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucerne and Olomouc, we can see that Lucerne is more expensive. And not only is Olomouc much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Olomouc would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Olomouc 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 Lucerne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucerne than you might in Olomouc.

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


Which is Bigger, Lucerne or Olomouc?

Olomouc has a larger population, and is about 77% larger than the population of Lucerne. When comparing the sizes of Lucerne and Olomouc, 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.