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

Should you visit Prague or Torun?

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 Prague and Torun. 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: Prague or Torun?

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Torun or Prague?

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 Prague is $147, 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 Prague and Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Prague $77
    Torun $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Prague $154
    Torun $32
Compare Hotels in Prague and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Prague 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 Prague


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: Prague Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Prague $9.25
    Torun $5.41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Budapest: Private transfer to Prague or Prague to Budapest: $429
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Vienna with 4h of Sightseeing: $299
  • Private Guided Tour Prague to UNESCO Kutna Hora with Transfers: $299
  • Private transfer from Prague to Vienna, Door-to-Door: $293
  • Scenic Private Transfer from Passau to Prague in a Sanitized Car: $287
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Pilsen(Plzen): $284
  • Tandem Skydiving in Prague - Tandem Jump with transfers!: $281
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Berlin, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $281
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Vilshofen with stop in Č.Krumlov or Hluboká: $281
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $269
  • Private Transfer from Prague to Nuremberg with 2h stop in Karlovy Vary: $264
  • Private Transfer-Prague to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg: Port / Harbor transport: $263

Is it cheaper to fly into Prague or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun and Prague 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
    Prague $51
    Torun $19
Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.84
  • Lunch for One
    $15
  • Bananas
    $0.68
  • Cookies
    $0.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.

  • Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $63
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $69
  • African Dinner, Party and Pub-crawl : $72
  • Prague Boats 3-hour Dinner Cruise: $72
  • The Castle Side Food Tour: Hidden Flavors & Scenic Views: $74
  • Small-Group Local Pubs Walking Tour And Traditional Czech Dinner: $74
  • Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $76
  • Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner: $82
  • Prague Boats 3-hours Crystal Dinner Cruise: $85
  • Medieval Dinner Show Castle and Brewery Tour with Hotel pick up: $102
  • Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague: $118
  • Prague by Night: Drinks & Food Tour with Eating Europe: $118

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.
    Prague $18
    Torun $5.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.84
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.77
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $46

Tours and Activities in Prague

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

  • Live Virtual Tour of Prague: $63
  • Private Prague City Tour with Pick Up : $286
  • "Best of Prague" Customised Private Full Day Tour : $250
  • 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $20
  • 1 hour Prague Sightseeing tour using Vintage Car for 1- 6 persons: $191
  • 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $239
  • 1,5-Hour Prague Magical Segway Tour: $74
  • 1,5-Hour Prague Monasteries Segway Tour : $74
  • 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $78
  • 1.5h Prague E-Scooter Panoramic Tour small-group with PragueWay: $62
  • 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $155
  • 2-Hour Old Town and Jewish Quarter Tour in Prague: $29

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 Toruń : $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
    Prague $13
    Torun $5.51
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

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


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $7.69

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Prague Pub Crawl - with free unlimited drinks and cocktails : $45
  • Prague - Private Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Local Guide: $47
  • Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden: $62
  • ️ Segway Fun Tour of Prague to Castle and Strahov Monastery viewpoint & Brewery: $62
  • Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included: $65
  • PUB CRAWL IN PRAGUE | Admission Ticket: $66
  • Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting: $75
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl in Prague: $82
  • Wine Tasting and History Prague : $96
  • Prague Segway Tour - 3-hour Double Monastery & Brewery Tour : $114
  • 3 in 1 Tour Brewery & Castle in Bohemian Paradise Unesco Geopark: $131
  • COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour: $142


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Prague and Torun, we can see that Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Prague or Torun?

Prague has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Prague 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.