Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Bad Gastein?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bad Gastein or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
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 from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBad Gastein €122Stuttgart €164
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €122, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is €164. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBad Gastein €62Stuttgart €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBad Gastein €124Stuttgart €202
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bad Gastein €40Stuttgart €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by Luxury Car: $108
- Private Transfer Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by Luxury Car: $108
- Private Transfer from Stuttgart City to Frankfurt City: $139
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $91
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $91
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpse Grünten Round Trip Transfer: $175
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpsee Grünten Arrival Transfer: $87
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 €35Stuttgart €37
Typical Food Prices in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Panini To Go€2.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bad Gastein €21Stuttgart €24
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wine Museum Ticket: $4.28
- Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Stuttgart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- TV Tower Tickets: $11
- VfB Fan-Tour at the MHPArena: $12
- Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $13
- entertaining guided tour to old town highlights: $15
- Stuttgart city tour: $15
- Stuttgart city library - an architectural tour: $17
- Stuttgart Nature Experience Day: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBad Gastein €7.86Stuttgart €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $28
- Wine hike with wine tasting: $31
- Guided Wine Walk & Wine Tasting: $44
- Wine Tour with wines of the best winemakers: $46
- Fußball Weintour - Football & Wine Tour: $46
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bad Gastein and Stuttgart, we can see that Stuttgart is more expensive. And not only is Bad Gastein much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bad Gastein would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bad Gastein 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 Stuttgart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stuttgart than you might in Bad Gastein.
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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Stuttgart, 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.