A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bad Gastein vs. Holloko for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bad Gastein or Holloko?

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 Holloko can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Holloko?

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.

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

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 Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.


Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Bad Gastein?

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 Holloko is €43. 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 Holloko in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bad Gastein 62
    Holloko 20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bad Gastein 124
    Holloko 40
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Holloko

Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Holloko? 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.

Hotels in Bad Gastein


Hotels in Holloko


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bad Gastein 40
    Holloko 11

Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Holloko?

Prices for flights to both Holloko 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bad Gastein 35
    Holloko 15

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bad Gastein 21
    Holloko 6.89

Tours and Activities in Holloko

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:

  • Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bad Gastein 7.86
    Holloko 8.67


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Holloko, we can see that Bad Gastein is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Holloko.

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 Holloko Expensive?.