A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Plzen vs. Torun for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Plzen or Torun?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Plzen and Torun 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: Plzen or Torun?

Plzen

Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Torun or Plzen?

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 Plzen is $142, while the average daily cost in Torun is $42. 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 Plzen and Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Plzen $70
    Torun $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Plzen $140
    Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Plzen and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Plzen or Torun? 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 Plzen


Hotels in Torun


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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: Plzen Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Plzen $9.51
    Torun $5.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:

  • Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $296
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $127
  • Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $96

Is it cheaper to fly into Plzen or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun and Plzen 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
    Plzen $61
    Torun $19

Typical Food Prices in Torun

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


  • Ice Cream
    $0.72
  • Gingerbread
    $0.69
  • Sandwich
    $1.16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

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

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Plzen $25
    Torun $5.00

Tours and Activities in Plzen

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:

  • An Audio Tour of the City of Beer: Pilsen's History and Legends: $8.99
  • Experience Pilsen through Digital Audio Guide in English: $11
  • Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $250

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

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


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    $2.62

Tours and Activities in Torun

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

  • Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
  • Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
  • Walking Tour of the medieval ToruĊ„ : $150
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
  • Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
  • Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
  • Private walking city tour in Torun: $295

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Plzen $27
    Torun $5.51

Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:

  • Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $118


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

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


Which is Bigger, Plzen or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of Plzen and Torun, 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.