Which place is cheaper, Lodz or Bad Gastein?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bad Gastein or Lodz?
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 Lodz can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Lodz?
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.
Lodz
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBad Gastein €122Lodz €30
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €122, while the average daily cost in Lodz is €30. 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 Lodz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBad Gastein €62Lodz €13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBad Gastein €124Lodz €26
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Lodz
Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Lodz? 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 Lodz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bad Gastein €40Lodz €6.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $102
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $138
Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Lodz?
Prices for flights to both Lodz 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 €35Lodz €10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bad Gastein €21Lodz €5.43
Tours and Activities in Lodz
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
- Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
- Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
- Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $137
- Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $151
- Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $164
- Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
- Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $207
- Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $233
- Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $246
- Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $267
- Warsaw Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $270
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBad Gastein €7.86Lodz €5.35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Lodz, we can see that Bad Gastein is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Lodz.
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 Lodz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Lodz?
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Lodz, 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.