Which place is cheaper, Baden-Baden or Bad Gastein?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bad Gastein or Baden-Baden?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Baden-Baden can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Baden-Baden?
Bad Gastein
Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.
Baden-Baden
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Germany, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBad Gastein €122Baden-Baden €154
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €122, while the average daily cost in Baden-Baden is €154. 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 Bad Gastein and Baden-Baden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBad Gastein €62Baden-Baden €87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBad Gastein €124Baden-Baden €174
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Baden-Baden
Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Baden-Baden? 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: Bad Gastein Hotel Prices and Baden-Baden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bad Gastein €40Baden-Baden €33
Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Baden-Baden?
Prices for flights to both Baden-Baden and Bad Gastein 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 dayBad Gastein €35Baden-Baden €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bad Gastein €21Baden-Baden €34
Tours and Activities in Baden-Baden
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
- Powerful Women Themed Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Private Guided KNUMO e-Scooter Tour VIP: $138
- Family Adventure Stroll: Exploring Baden-Baden’s Treasures: $232
- Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $248
- Family Adventure Stroll: Exploring Baden-Baden’s Treasures: $252
- Romance in Baden-Baden – Private Walking Tour: $252
- Christmas Market Walking Tour: $254
- Baden-Baden Yuletide Stroll: Experience the Festive Charm: $359
- Scenic Baden-Baden Walking Tour: Discovering Historic Charm: $373
- Baden-Baden Private walking tour: $374
- Private Walking Tour in Baden Neuweirs Vineyard: $653
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBad Gastein €7.86Baden-Baden €12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Baden-Baden, we can see that Baden-Baden is more expensive. And not only is Bad Gastein much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bad Gastein would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bad Gastein 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 Baden-Baden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baden-Baden than you might in Bad Gastein.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bad Gastein Expensive? and Is Baden-Baden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Baden-Baden?
Baden-Baden has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Baden-Baden, 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.