Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro or Salzburg?
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 Aveiro and Salzburg. 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: Aveiro or Salzburg?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Salzburg €155
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is €155. 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 Aveiro and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Salzburg €91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Salzburg €182
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Salzburg
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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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Salzburg €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $734
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $692
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $621
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $297
- Salzburg to Vienna, Private Transfer, 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver, English: $294
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Kitzbühel - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $294
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $286
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Vienna City: $272
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $269
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver : $261
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 2 hours for sightseeing: $256
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Aveiro 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 dayAveiro €28Salzburg €41
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $105
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Salzburg €30
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $101
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $106
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $116
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $116
- Aveiro Tour: $138
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $271
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $311
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $319
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,117
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $162
- City and Mountain Bike Tour in Salzburg: $108
- DomQuartier Day Ticket incl. Audio Guide: $14
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Salzburg €26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg than you might in Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro and Salzburg, 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 Aveiro or Salzburg?
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 Aveiro or Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Salzburg. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aveiro is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Salzburg. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
It's quite cold in Salzburg in the winter. In January, Aveiro is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the natural beauty.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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