Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Vienna can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Vienna?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $56Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $56, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Belgrade and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $33Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $66Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Vienna? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $6.11Vienna $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $186
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $60
- Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $168
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $160
- Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $215
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $249
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Sremski Karlovci: $173
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $193
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $196
- Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara: $214
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $150
- LUX Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $156
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $22
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $48
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $57
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $62
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $65
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $65
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Vienna City Hotel: $71
- Vienna Airport Transfers From Vienna City With Private Driver: $71
- Private transfer from Vienna to the airport : $72
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $18Vienna $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- Traditional Serbian Cooking Class in Belgrade with Locals: $76
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $84
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $114
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $102
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $119
- Strauss Dinner Show: $119
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $126
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $144
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $155
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $171
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $171
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $180
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $180
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.92Vienna $45
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $220
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $95
- 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $60
- Ada Lake Tour: $48
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $107
- Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $72
- Belgrade City Center and Serbian Culture Walking Tour: $54
- Belgrade City Walk, Gathering and Sightseeing: $36
- Belgrade E-Bike Tour: Power Glide!: $35
- Belgrade Fashion and Design Tour - Discover Local Designers: $90
- Belgrade Half Day City Tour by Car and Walk: $204
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.59
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.59
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.81
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $5.78
- Vienna (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.45
- Vienna Prater Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.45
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $7.20
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $23Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wine Tasting Tour (by Belgrade Nightlife Tours): $31
- Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $66
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $72
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $78
- Belgrade Buzzin Pub Crawl: $84
- Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour: $90
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $95
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $102
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $107
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $119
- Small Group Wine Tour in Sumadija Wine Region: $186
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $30
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $143
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $144
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $144
- Wine Tasting Tour: $162
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $162
- In Vienna Veritas - An Exclusive historical Wine tasting tour: $167
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Vienna, 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.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Vienna?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Vienna. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Vienna. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Vienna. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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.