Is Innsbruck Expensive?

Is Innsbruck expensive to visit?

Innsbruck is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $140. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Tenerife and Naples.



Innsbruck, Austria

How expensive is Innsbruck?

On average, visitors spend about $140 per day when visiting Innsbruck (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $280 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Innsbruck here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Innsbruck?

A weekend trip to Innsbruck costs about $420 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $839.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Innsbruck?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Innsbruck costs around $979 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,959.

Is it expensive to backpack in Innsbruck?

Innsbruck is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 4 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $36 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $28 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $42. (See hostel prices in Innsbruck here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Innsbruck.

  • $38 for a dorm bed at Montagu Hostel
  • $42 for a dorm bed at Marmota Hostel
  • $38 for a dorm bed at MEININGER Innsbruck Zentrum

Are hotels expensive in Innsbruck?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Innsbruck, it becomes apparent that they are fairly even and moderately priced in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $110 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 2 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $288 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $108 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $95 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Innsbruck
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 2 $288
4 stars 26 $112
3 stars 27 $108
2 stars 12 $95
1 star 6 $133
No rating 11 $114

Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse 31, Innsbruck
Overall Rating 9.3
Mullerstrasse 15, Innsbruck
Overall Rating 9.2

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Innsbruck?

Activities and things to do in Innsbruck can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $21 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $24.

    • Scenic Innsbruck City and Mountain eBike Tour: $108
    • Private Tour of Swarovski Crystal World from Innsbruck : $151
    • Full day small group Tour in Neuschwanstein from Innsbruck: $211
    • Paragliding adventure including video in Neustift in the Stubaital: $157
    • Cultural and culinary pleasure tour through Innsbruck's old town: $179
    • Full-Day small group tour of Dolomites, Alpine Lakes, Braies : $216
    • Innsbruck - capital city of tyrol, privat tour - local guide: $98
    • Innsbruck Scenic eBike Tours: $119

    Is food expensive in Innsbruck?

    Food in Innsbruck can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $44 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $41. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    • Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine: $146
    • Innsbruck Food Tour: $149

    Is transportation expensive in Innsbruck?

    The prices of local transportation in Innsbruck can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $16 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $27. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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