Which place is cheaper, Innsbruck or Pokhara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Pokhara or Innsbruck?
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 Pokhara and Innsbruck can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pokhara or Innsbruck?
Pokhara
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal and is strategically located near the popular Annapurna Circuit. The Annapurna Circuit, or the "Apple Pie Trail", is a popular trek through the Annapurna Valley that makes a circular route through stunning mountainous landscapes. Several other trekking options can be found in this region, too. Many people use Pohkara as a place to prepare or recover from their recently completed treks because it is less intimidating than the larger city of Kathmandu.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Nepal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Nepal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vienna, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPokhara $22Innsbruck $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Pokhara is $22, while the average daily cost in Innsbruck is $180. 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 Pokhara and Innsbruck in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPokhara $3.43Innsbruck $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPokhara $6.86Innsbruck $174
Compare Hotels in Pokhara and Innsbruck
Looking for a hotel in Pokhara or Innsbruck? 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: Pokhara Hotel Prices and Innsbruck Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pokhara $6.69Innsbruck $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Pokhara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Pokhara:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pokhara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pokhara:
- Airport Transfer by Private Car: $11
- Transfer To Kathmandu (VIP Sofa Tourist Bus) & Back: $12
- Pokhara Airport Shuttles & Private Transfer: $15
- Pokhara ↔️ Kathmandu: VIP Luxury Sofa Bus Transfer (Rainbow): $16
- Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers: $38
- Intercity transfer by private car all over Nepal: $54
- From Private Car Transfer To Chitwan: $59
- Comfortable Private Transfer from Pokhara to Chitwan: $66
- Private Transfer:- Pokhara to Chitwan (Sauraha) by car: $68
- Bandipur to Kathmandu Private Car Service | Best Private Transfer: $70
- White Water Rafting Half Day with Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer: Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara by Car, Jeep & Hiace: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Alpbach - Arrival Private Transfer: $123
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Innsbruck - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Kitzbühel/SkiWelt - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld - Arrival Private Transfer: $70
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $100
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Mayrhofen - Arrival Private Transfer: $123
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Silvretta Arena - Arrival Transfer: $165
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Soelden - Arrival Private Transfer: $165
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to St.Anton am Arlberg - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Innsbruck Airport INN to Alpbach - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $247
- Innsbruck Airport Transfer: $235
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Innsbruck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Pokhara or Innsbruck?
Prices for flights to both Innsbruck and Pokhara 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 dayPokhara $12Innsbruck $79
Typical Food Prices in Pokhara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pokhara:
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Dinner for Two$3.95
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Dessert (for 2)$2.63
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Pastries$1.32
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Dinner$5.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pokhara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Pokhara.
- Nepali cultural dinner night in Pokhara: $21
- Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight): $25
- Nepali Nights: Dinner & Cultural Dance Delight in Pokhara: $26
- MoMo or Dal Bhat Cooking Class at Aama Kitchen in Pokhara: $29
- Nepalese Kitchen in Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class: $29
- 3 Hour MoMo cooking class: $31
- Nepali Cooking Class and Momo Making Workshop: $42
- 3 Hour Authentic Nepali Thakali Dish Cooking Class: $45
- Thakali food Cooking Class in Pokhara: $50
- 2 hours Momo cooking class in Pokhara: $60
- 3 Hours Momo Cooking class in Pokhara: $70
- 1 Day Momo making cooking class: $75
Typical Food Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch$4.28
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Pasta Lunch$9.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
- A Walking Food Tour with Full Meal by Do Eat Better: $134
- Food Tour : Culture & Culinary in Innsbruck's Old Town: $194
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pokhara $6.37Innsbruck $22
Tours and Activities in Pokhara
Here are a few actual costs in Pokhara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour: $7.47
- From Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour: $7.84
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas: Tour 3 hour private tour: $9.16
- Quick Devi’s Water Fall Tour: $9.26
- Guided Evening Walking Tour in Lakeside: $9.52
- Visit Best Seven Tourist Destination by Sharing Bus: $9.52
- Paragliding, Bungy Jump and Zipline Combo Adventure: $10
- Pokhara Places of Interest Tour by Sharing Bus: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Budget Bus Tour: $10
- City Sightseeing Group Bus Tour: $10
- Pokhara City Tour in Sharing Bus: $10
- Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Group Joining Tour: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Schloss Ambras Entrance$9.12
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Botanical Garden Entrance Fee$2.28
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.71
- Innsbruck Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $5.80
- Innsbruck Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour: $5.87
- Innsbruck Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.35
- Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck: $12
- The Golden Roof and Imperial A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Hungerburg Funicular Roundtrip Ticket: $16
- Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $19
- Self-Guided 1,5-hour Tour of Exciting Stories, Photo Spots & Desserts: $24
- Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket: $28
- Swarovski Crystal Worlds Admission Ticket in Wattens: $29
- Swarovski Crystal World Entrance Ticket in Wattens near Innsbruck: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPokhara $5.75Innsbruck $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pokhara and Innsbruck, we can see that Innsbruck is more expensive. And not only is Pokhara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pokhara is in Asia and Innsbruck is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Pokhara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pokhara 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 Innsbruck would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Innsbruck than you might in Pokhara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pokhara Expensive? and Is Innsbruck Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pokhara or Innsbruck?
Pokhara has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Innsbruck. When comparing the sizes of Pokhara and Innsbruck, 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.
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.