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

Should you visit Bad Gastein or Kutna Hora?

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 Kutna Hora can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Kutna Hora?

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.

Kutna Hora

Located to the east of Prague in the Central Bohemia Region, Kutna Hora is a city in the Czech Republic that dates back as a silver mining town in the medieval era. Today it is characterized by sights like the Gothic St. Barbara's Church, Sedlec Ossuary, and Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Kutna Hora 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 Kutna Hora is €59. 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 Kutna Hora in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bad Gastein 62
    Kutna Hora 27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bad Gastein 124
    Kutna Hora 54
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Kutna Hora

Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Kutna Hora? 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 Kutna Hora


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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 Kutna Hora Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bad Gastein 40
    Kutna Hora 7.76

Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Kutna Hora?

Prices for flights to both Kutna Hora 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
    Kutna Hora 24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bad Gastein 21
    Kutna Hora 16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bad Gastein 7.86
    Kutna Hora 12


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

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 Kutna Hora Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Kutna Hora?

Kutna Hora has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Kutna Hora, 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.