Which place is cheaper, Torun or Vilnius?
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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Torun?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Vilnius Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €121Torun €36
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €121, while the average daily cost in Torun is €36. 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 Vilnius and Torun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Torun €13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Torun €26
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Torun
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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.
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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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.05Torun €4.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235
- Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Vilnius or Trakai(transfer included): $208
- Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai(transfer included) or Vilnius : $208
- From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $155
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $42
- Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Torun?
Prices for flights to both Torun and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €67Torun €16
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Cooking Class in Vilnius : $106
- Zeppelin Cooking Class: $118
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream€0.61
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Gingerbread€0.59
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Sandwich€0.99
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Torun €4.26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $141
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $516
- Admission Ticket at Auto Museum Vilnius: $24
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
- Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
- Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $35
- Cathedral Crypts and Medieval History Tour: $33
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $250
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $235
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class€2.23
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.23Torun €4.69
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Torun, we can see that Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Torun?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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.
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.