Should you visit Nuremberg or Baden-Baden?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Nuremberg and Baden-Baden can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Nuremberg
Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.
Baden-Baden
Baden Baden is the perfect spa town in Germany that lets you dip your toes in the culture, relax, and mingle with the locals all while soaking your weary travel bones in the nourishing mineral waters or sweating out the toxins from one too many German beers.
For a detailed guide on Baden Baden, including the bathhouses and spa etiquette, what else to do in and near Baden Baden and more, you can check out my complete guide to Baden Baden for the perfect spa weekend getaway.
Where is Baden Baden?
Baden Baden is located about 2 hours directly South of Frankfurt, making it the perfect day trip. Alternately, Baden Baden is still an easy day trip from Bavaria or other nearby regions of Germany or you can even create a whole weekend in the Black Forest, complete with Cuckoo Clock shopping and more. It's also not far from Stuttgart.
Which city is cheaper, Baden-Baden or Nuremberg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nuremberg is €83, while the average daily cost in Baden-Baden is €123. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Nuremberg and Baden-Baden in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nuremberg is €98. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
A hotel room in Baden-Baden is about €140 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
The average traveler spends about €27 per day in Nuremberg for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about €33 per day in Baden-Baden for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Nuremberg €27
Baden-Baden €33
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Nuremberg is €9.42 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Baden-Baden is €27 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nuremberg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:
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Private Airport Transfer from Nuremberg to Nuremberg Airport NUE:
$27
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Nuremberg Airport to Nuremberg City - One Way:
$75
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Private Transfer: Nuremberg to Nuremberg Airport (NUE):
$81
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Private Transfer - Nuremberg from Harbor, Airport or Old Town:
$87
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Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City:
$112
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Private Nuremberg Departures Airport Transfer from Nuremberg City Center:
$112
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Private Nuremberg Harbor Transfer from Nuremberg City Center:
$112
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Private Nuremberg Harbor Transfer to Nuremberg City Center:
$112
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Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing:
$190
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Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver:
$212
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Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing:
$216
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From Nuremberg to Munich Airport - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver:
$220
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baden-Baden
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baden-Baden:
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Car Transfer:
$60
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Baden-Baden to Karlsruhe Airport (FKB) - Departure Private Van Transfer:
$34
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Private transfer from Baden-Baden to Füssen or the opposite way:
$933
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Private transfert from Baden-Baden airport to Colmar or the opposite way:
$336
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Basel - Mulhouse or the opposite way:
$386
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Private transfert to Baden-Baden from Zurich or the opposite way:
$560
Is it cheaper to fly into Nuremberg or Baden-Baden?
Prices for flights to both Baden-Baden and Nuremberg 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.
Entertainment
Nuremberg's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €8.15 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Baden-Baden's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €27 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Nuremberg
Here are a few actual costs in Nuremberg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Nuremberg Old Town Walking Tour in English:
$12
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Nuremberg Old Town and Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour:
$27
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Nuremberg World War 2 Tour:
$81
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Nuremberg Old Town Tour:
$97
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30 min Private Sightseeing Flight:
$112
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Private Tour: Nuremberg Medieval Old Town and Nazi Rally Grounds Walking Tour:
$124
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Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour:
$141
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Nuremberg World War 2 and Beer Tasting Tour:
$149
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Bamberg PRIVATE Walking Tour:
$151
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Nuremberg WWII Tour plus Courtroom 600 and 3rd Reich Sites:
$162
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PRIVATE Nuremberg Nazi Party Rally Grounds Walking Tour:
$162
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1-Hour Private Sightseeing Flight:
$165
Tours and Activities in Baden-Baden
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Baden-Baden are as follows:
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Baden-Baden Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Private Black Forest Tour: Baden-Baden to Freiburg:
$248
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Baden - Baden Walking Tour:
$439
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The best of Baden-Baden walking tour:
$496
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Romantic tour in Baden-Baden:
$496
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The best of Passau walking tour:
$496
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Nuremberg may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €13 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about €9.60 on alcoholic beverages in Baden-Baden per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nuremberg and Baden-Baden, we can see that Baden-Baden is more expensive. And not only is Nuremberg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nuremberg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nuremberg 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 Baden-Baden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baden-Baden than you might in Nuremberg.
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