Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Vienna?
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.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, 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 dayLeiden €133Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, 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 Leiden and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Vienna €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
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: $124
- 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 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
- Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 €39Vienna €33
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
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $73
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $86
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
- Strauss & Mozart Concert in Kursalon with Dinner: $100
- 3-Course Dinner and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Leiden €17Vienna €38
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $27
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $33
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $163
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.54
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $318
- Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $41
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.58
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $73
- Walking City Tour with Live guide: $32
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour : $250
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $163
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $151
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $167
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $83
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $167
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $167
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $137
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $209
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $251
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLeiden €26Vienna €17
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
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
- 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
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $49
- 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 comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Leiden is generally cooler than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 17°C (62°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 Leiden. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during summer. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Leiden usually receives more rain than Vienna. Leiden gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Leiden during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Leiden is cooler than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Leiden gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Vienna. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Leiden is around the same temperature as Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Leiden in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Leiden usually receives more rain than Vienna. Leiden gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Vienna. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In April, Leiden is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 8°C (46°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Vienna. Leiden gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Leiden
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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