Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Bad Gastein?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bad Gastein or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBad Gastein €122Dubrovnik €97
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €122, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is €97. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBad Gastein €62Dubrovnik €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBad Gastein €124Dubrovnik €100
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bad Gastein €40Dubrovnik €12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town€1.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $27
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $251
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $262
- Arrival Private Transfer from Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Minivan: $59
- Arrival Private Transfers: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik in Luxury Van: $54
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $203
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $22
- Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $55
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $36
- Direct And Private Transfer From Dubrovnik To Split: $71
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 €35Dubrovnik €33
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)€29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $80
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $143
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $165
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $198
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $202
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $209
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $214
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bad Gastein €21Dubrovnik €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)€13
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)€53
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)€45
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.35
- Self-guided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Medieval Adventure City Game: $6.94
- Time Travel Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Dubrovnik: $7.09
- Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.56
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBad Gastein €7.86Dubrovnik €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $66
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $80
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $93
- Dubrovnik Kayak Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small-Group): $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Dubrovnik, we can see that Bad Gastein is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik.
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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Dubrovnik, 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.