Which place is cheaper, Bad Gastein or Outer Hebrides?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Outer Hebrides or Bad Gastein?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Outer Hebrides and Bad Gastein. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Outer Hebrides or Bad Gastein?
Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides are a chain of over 100 islands off the west coast of Scotland, offering dazzling skylines and unique experiences on each island. Within the 15 inhabited islands, you'll discover different histories and traditions that provide each of the islands with their own distinct personality. May through October are some of the best times to visit as temperatures are in the high 50's and 60's Fahrenheit and rain is minimal. June to August offers some of the warmest weather and warmest sea temperatures, making these the best months for visiting the dozens of beaches.
Bad Gastein
Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United Kingdom, 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 dayOuter Hebrides £123Bad Gastein £104
The average daily cost (per person) in Outer Hebrides is £123, while the average daily cost in Bad Gastein is £104. 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 Outer Hebrides and Bad Gastein in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOuter Hebrides £62Bad Gastein £53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOuter Hebrides £124Bad Gastein £106
Compare Hotels in Outer Hebrides and Bad Gastein
Looking for a hotel in Outer Hebrides or Bad Gastein? 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: Bad Gastein Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Outer Hebrides £51Bad Gastein £34
Is it cheaper to fly into Outer Hebrides or Bad Gastein?
Prices for flights to both Bad Gastein and Outer Hebrides 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 dayOuter Hebrides £31Bad Gastein £30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Outer Hebrides £20Bad Gastein £18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOuter Hebrides £6.36Bad Gastein £6.72
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Outer Hebrides and Bad Gastein, we can see that Outer Hebrides is more expensive. And not only is Bad Gastein much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bad Gastein would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bad Gastein 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 Outer Hebrides would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Outer Hebrides than you might in Bad Gastein.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Outer Hebrides Expensive? and Is Bad Gastein Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.