Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Salzburg?
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 Leiden and Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Salzburg?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Salzburg €155
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is €155. 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 Leiden and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Salzburg €91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Salzburg €182
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Leiden or Salzburg? 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Salzburg €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zero Emission Tesla Taxi Transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg to Vienna, Private Transfer, 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver, English: $293
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $108
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $90
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Kitzbühel Arrival Private Transfer: $147
- Salzburg Airport Private Departure Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Arrival Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €39Salzburg €41
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $105
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Salzburg €30
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.55
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.59
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- The Hidden Stories of Leiden - Self-guided audio tour: $14
- Self-Guided City Trail Kids Tour in Noordwijk (4-8 years): $21
- Windmill cruise through Warmond: $21
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Sea Tour: $26
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $27
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Leiden Tour: $32
- Self-guided city trail - JOLA's Schnipseljagd Noordwijk Tour: $32
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $272
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $320
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $229
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,119
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $93
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $162
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Salzburg €26
Sample the Local Flavors in Leiden
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Leiden:
- Leiden Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
- Leiden Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $37
When comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden and Salzburg, 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 Leiden or Salzburg?
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 Leiden or Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Salzburg. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Leiden is cooler than Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Leiden this time of the year. In the summer, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Salzburg. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Leiden is around the same temperature as Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Leiden usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Leiden during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Leiden is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Leiden often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in January than Salzburg. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Salzburg. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
Leiden is cooler than Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Leiden usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg during spring. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Leiden usually receives around the same amount of rain as Salzburg. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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