Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Coimbra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Coimbra or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Coimbra or Vienna? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Coimbra or Vienna?
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCoimbra €103Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is €103, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Coimbra and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCoimbra €44Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCoimbra €88Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Coimbra 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: Coimbra Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Coimbra €11Vienna €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $146
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€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $122
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $621
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $74
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $917
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $85
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna city centre to Vienna Airport: $76
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $76
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $70
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $140
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Coimbra 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 dayCoimbra €48Vienna €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $66
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $73
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $86
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Strauss & Mozart Concert in Kursalon with Dinner: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Coimbra €18Vienna €38
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão: $119
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim: $69
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coimbra: $76
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $76
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã (with walk): $130
- Bairrada Winery Route Experience, full-day from Coimbra: $133
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour: $253
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access: $43
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.42
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.85
- Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.19
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Concert show and museum ticket in House of Strauss: $71
- Private Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour : $251
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $168
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $54
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $137
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCoimbra €12Vienna €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Portugal: $27
- Port Wine Tasting in Coimbra: $65
- Self-drive Wine Tour in Bairrada Region: $174
- Full-Day Private Bairrada Sparkling Wine Tour from Coimbra: $178
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- Ottakringer Brewery tour: $22
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $38
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $73
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Coimbra and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Coimbra Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Coimbra 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 Coimbra or Vienna?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Coimbra or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Coimbra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Coimbra is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 23°C (73°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Coimbra gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Coimbra usually receives less rain than Vienna. Coimbra gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCoimbra 23°C (73°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Coimbra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Coimbra is a little warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Coimbra averages around 18°C (65°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Coimbra often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Coimbra gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. Coimbra usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Coimbra gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCoimbra 18°C (65°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Coimbra and Vienna. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In the winter, Coimbra is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Coimbra in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Coimbra usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Coimbra gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Coimbra usually receives more rain than Vienna. Coimbra gets 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCoimbra 11°C (51°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Coimbra or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Coimbra as well as Vienna. Additionally, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In April, Coimbra is generally a little warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Coimbra average around 15°C (59°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. In the spring, Coimbra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna. Coimbra gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Coimbra usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Coimbra gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCoimbra 15°C (59°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Coimbra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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