Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Salzburg?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, 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 dayPamukkale $156Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Pamukkale and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Salzburg $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $738
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $695
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $629
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2h of sightseeing: $300
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $298
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $291
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $288
- Private transfer Salzburg → Vienna with stop in Mauthausen Concentration Camp: $284
- From Salzburg to Prague, Private Transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with local English-speaking driver: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Vienna City: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Salzburg $44
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
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 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: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Salzburg $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
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
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- 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: $1,123
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Salzburg $28
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$3.96
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
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Salzburg. 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, Pamukkale is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Salzburg. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Salzburg. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Salzburg. Pamukkale 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 AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Salzburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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