A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Minsk vs. Vienna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Minsk or Vienna?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Vienna, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Minsk or Vienna?

Minsk

Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Vienna or Minsk?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $82, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $157. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Minsk $41
    Vienna $95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Minsk $82
    Vienna $190
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Minsk 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.

Hotels in Minsk


Hotels in Vienna


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Minsk $15
    Vienna $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:

  • VIP Transfer from Minsk Airport (MSQ) to Minsk city center (any address) by Minibus: $167
  • VIP Minibus airport transfer Minsk with Mercedes V-class: $169
  • Transfers, One-Day Tours: $66
  • Transfer up/to Airport Minsk +1h Minsk sightseeing. Intermediate english driver.: $62
  • Transfer from/to Minsk airport by 2019 Mercedes Sprinter: $216
  • Transfer from Vitebsk to Minsk Airport or Minsk city (any address): $167
  • Transfer from Nationl Airport Minsk Business class: $37
  • Transfer from Minsk to airport. English speaking driver. All car classes.: $33
  • Transfer from Minsk to National Airport Minsk: $50
  • Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan): $24
  • Transfer from Minsk airport to Minsk. English speaking driver. All car classes.: $33
  • Transfer from Minsk International Airport to Minsk (standart class sedan): $31

Typical Local Transportation prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Vienna to Vienna International Airport (VIE): $26
  • Private Departure Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $28
  • Low Cost Vienna City Vienna Airport Private Transfer: $28
  • Low Cost Vienna Airport Vienna City Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $28
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $30
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $33
  • Private Business Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $35
  • Deluxe Private Transfer from Hotel in Vienna to Vienna Airport: $37
  • Deluxe Private Transfer from Vienna City to Bratislava City: $50
  • Vienna Airporttaxi-Transfer: $50
  • Airport Transfer Vienna: $50
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna and Minsk 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Minsk $27
    Vienna $36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket: $27
  • Vienna Small-Group Food Tour of Naschmarkt: $46
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $50
  • Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $61
  • 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $67
  • Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $85
  • Empress Sisi Sightseeing Combo in Vienna Including Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Dinner and Orangery Concert: $244

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Minsk $25
    Vienna $41

Tours and Activities in Minsk

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:

  • 14 Days Mysterious Transilvania, Ukraine, Belarus & Moldova Small Group Tour: $4,379
  • 2 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir and Nesvizh.: $135
  • 2-days: Minsk City Tour + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle: $293
  • 2-days: Minsk City Tour - Stalin Line + Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle: $434
  • 2city in 1day, from Minsk to Lida Castle (city) and the Grodno city Private tour: $240
  • 3-hours Guided Minsk City Tour (Driving & Walking Tour): $109
  • 3-hrs sightseeing tour around Minsk (Private Driving & Walking Tour): $119
  • 4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Kosava and Ružany Palace: $200
  • 4 Castles for 1 private tour from Minsk - Mir, Nesvizh, Novogrudok, Lubchany: $200
  • 5-Day Private Belarus-Ukraine Tour: $1,742
  • 5-Day Small-Group Belarus - Ukraine Tour: $1,261
  • Authentic Belarusian Experience: $220

Tours and Activities in Vienna

For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Explore the cultural heart of Vienna on an audio walking tour: $5.20
  • Vienna Private Tour: The 7 Wonders of Vienna Spy Game: $5.65
  • Self-Guided Tour of Over 100 Sights: $5.67
  • Schmetterlinghaus - Imperial Butterfly House Vienna Admission Ticket: $8.71
  • Tickets for Kunst Haus Wien: Museum Hundertwasser: $10
  • Skip the Line Third Man Museum Admission Ticket Vienna: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour on Your Phone: $11
  • "Sisi's Amazing Journey" Virtual Reality Experience: $12
  • Self-Guided City Experience: $12
  • Entrance Ticket Museum Hundertwasser at KUNST HAUS WIEN: $12
  • Skip the Line:Imperial Carriage Museum by Schönbrunn Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien: $12
  • Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Minsk $18
    Vienna $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • CLASSICAL TOUR Individual cellar tour with audio guide and 1 free wine tasting: $17
  • City Center Pub Crawl: $22
  • Local Wine Tasting in a Historic Roman Wine Cellar: $31
  • From Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal: $136
  • Winery and Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $178
  • Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $363
  • Private tour to Lednice castle and chateau Valtice with wine tasting from Vienna: $498
  • Private Tour: Wachau Valley Tour, Melk Abbey Visit, and Wine Tastings from Vienna: $560

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk 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 Minsk.


When is the best time to visit Minsk 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 Minsk or Vienna in the Summer?

Both Vienna and Minsk during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

Minsk is cooler than Vienna in the summer. The temperature in Minsk is usually 19°C (66°F) in July, and Vienna stays around 23°C (73°F).

In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Minsk. In the summer, Minsk often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.

Minsk usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Minsk 19°C (66°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Vienna in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October are around 8°C (47°F), and Vienna is about 12°C (54°F).

Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Minsk usually receives more rain than Vienna. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Minsk 8°C (47°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Vienna in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Vienna. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Minsk. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Vienna. Temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Vienna stays around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.

Minsk usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Vienna. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Minsk -5°C (22°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Vienna in the Spring?

Both Vienna and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.

Minsk is much colder than Vienna in the spring. The temperature in Minsk is usually 8°C (46°F) in April, and Vienna stays around 13°C (55°F).

It's quite sunny in Vienna. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Minsk usually receives less rain than Vienna. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Minsk 8°C (46°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Minsk

Minsk Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb -4°C (25°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 8°C (47°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec -2°C (28°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)


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