Which place is cheaper, Budva or Bad Gastein?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Budva can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €122, while the average daily cost in Budva is €91. 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 Budva in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
Prices for flights to both Budva 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Budva.
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Budva, we can see that Bad Gastein is more expensive. And not only is Budva much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budva would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budva 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 Bad Gastein would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bad Gastein than you might in Budva.
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 Budva Expensive?.
Bad Gastein has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Budva, 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.