A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Varna vs. Lindau for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Varna or Lindau?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Lindau 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: Varna or Lindau?

Varna

Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.

Lindau

Lindau is a town on Lake Constance in Bavaria, Germany, known for its old town on Lindau island. The harbor has a Bavarian Lion statue and a stone lighthouse with lake and mountain views. On the harbor front promenade, the 12th-century Mangturm is a former watchtower with a pointed, tiled roof. Near restaurant-lined Maximilianstrasse, the Gothic Old Town Hall has a candy-colored facade. This is a good-looking, outgoing little town, with clear-day Alpine views and lakefront cafes that use every ray of sun to the max. It borders Austria and Switzerland and includes several islands with gorgeous beaches, butterfly sanctuaries, medieval villages, castles and wine. The historic town is full of medieval half-timbered buildings, and the massive lake is also well worth exploring. There's plenty to do and see here and a visit here won't leave you disappointed.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Lindau or Varna?

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 Varna is $91, while the average daily cost in Lindau is $229. 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 Varna and Lindau in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Varna $39
    Lindau $106
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Varna $78
    Lindau $212
Compare Hotels in Varna and Lindau

Looking for a hotel in Varna or Lindau? 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 Varna


Hotels in Lindau


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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: Varna Hotel Prices and Lindau Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Varna $10
    Lindau $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:

  • Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $94
  • Private Transfer Bourgas Airport, Sunny beach, Nessebar & St.Vlas: $82
  • Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $170
  • Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $72
  • Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $63
  • Private Transfer from Elenite to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $54
  • Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $144
  • Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $81
  • Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $135
  • Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Varna (VAR) Airport: $27
  • Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $79
  • Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Varna (VAR) Airport: $245

Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Lindau?

Prices for flights to both Lindau and Varna 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
    Varna $45
    Lindau $91

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Varna $9.44
    Lindau $32

Tours and Activities in Varna

Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Rope Adventure at Bellevue Park: $13
  • Audio Guide for All Sunny Beach Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $17
  • Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $23
  • Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $23
  • Self-Guided Tour in the Museum of Glass in Beloslav: $23
  • Balchik Palace Walking Tour with Highlights: $36
  • Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $48
  • Varna Private Tour Itinerary: $67
  • Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea: $69
  • The OFFroad Adventure : $70
  • The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $70
  • Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $71

Tours and Activities in Lindau

Here are a few actual costs in Lindau for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Guided Walking Tour: $257
  • Lindau Private Christmas Market Tour: $294
  • Lindau - Town Highlights Walking Tour: $352

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Varna $9.40
    Lindau $29

Sample the Local Flavors in Varna

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

  • Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $59
  • Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $63
  • Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $70
  • Varna Vibes Adventure & Wine Tasting: $75
  • The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $85
  • Bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $113

Sample the Local Flavors in Lindau

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

  • Friedrichshafen Private guided tour with wine tasting: $50
  • Lake Constance wine tour > day tour > wine tasting at 3 winemakers: $226
  • Private city tour with wine tasting: $699


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

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


Which is Bigger, Varna or Lindau?

Varna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Lindau. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Lindau, 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.