Which place is cheaper, Brno or Tallinn?
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 Tallinn or Brno?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Brno, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Brno?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTallinn €121Brno €169
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Brno is €169. 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 Tallinn and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Brno €70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Brno €140
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Brno €2.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $30
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport/Port to Tallinn : $100
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $100
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,902
- Private Arrival Transfer Tallinn Airport to Cruise Port: $62
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $41
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $48
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $81
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $154
- Private Transfer From Vsetín to Jablůnka: $298
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €62Brno €97
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $82
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $102
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Brno -
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Tallinn Medieval Magic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Tales of Reval GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $7.16
- Tallinn Old Town: Food and History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.09
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.56
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Brno €2.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Brno?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Brno, 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 Tallinn or Brno?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Summer?
Both Brno and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
Tallinn is cooler than Brno in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Brno, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Brno. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Brno. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Brno 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Brno. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Brno. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Brno averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Brno during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Brno. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Brno 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Brno. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Brno can be very cold during winter. Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Brno. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Brno fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Brno. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Brno. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Brno 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Brno in the Spring?
Both Brno and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Brno in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Brno during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Brno. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Brno 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Brno and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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.