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

Should you visit Bad Gastein or Novi Sad?

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 Novi Sad can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Novi Sad?

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.

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad is €19. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bad Gastein 62
    Novi Sad 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bad Gastein 124
    Novi Sad 22
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Novi Sad

Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad


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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 Novi Sad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bad Gastein 40
    Novi Sad -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:

  • Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
  • Belgrade airport transfers: $30
  • Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287

Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Novi Sad?

Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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
    Novi Sad 7.68

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bad Gastein 21
    Novi Sad -

Tours and Activities in Novi Sad

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

  • The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
  • Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
  • Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
  • Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
  • Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
  • Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
  • From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
  • City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
  • Private Romantic Tour: $513
  • 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bad Gastein 7.86
    Novi Sad -

Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:

  • From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
  • From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185


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

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 Novi Sad Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Novi Sad?

Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Novi Sad, 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.