A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Riga vs. Innsbruck for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Riga or Innsbruck?

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

Should I visit Riga or Innsbruck? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Riga

Riga is the vibrant capital city of Latvia. It continues to gain popularity as a tourist destination in part because it is the base for the airline Air Baltic. This affordable airline offers discount flights around Europe and most of these flights pass through Riga with a forced overnight layover. This encourages travelers to visit this fascinating city for at least a night or two.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Innsbruck or Riga?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Riga is €82, while the average daily cost in Innsbruck is €103. 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 Riga and Innsbruck in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Riga €42
    Innsbruck €61
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Riga €84
    Innsbruck €122

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Riga €12
    Innsbruck €12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Riga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Riga:

  • Private Departure Transfer from Riga City to Riga RIX Airport: $15
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Riga to Riga International Airport (RIX): $18
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Riga Airport (RIX) to Riga City Center: $19
  • Private Departure Transfer from Riga City Center to Riga Airport (RIX): $19
  • Private Transfer: Riga to Riga International Airport (RIX): $21
  • English Speaking Private Arrival Transfer from Riga Airport: $25
  • Airport transfer & private driver services: $25
  • Departure Private Transfer Riga City to Riga Airport RIX by Sedan Car: $26
  • Private Minibus Departure Transfer to Riga Airport: $27
  • Private Taxi transfer from Jurmala to Riga: $27
  • English Speaking Private Departure Transfer to Riga Airport: $37
  • Transfer service Riga airport: $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:

  • Private Airport Transfer: Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Innsbruck: $24
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport (INN): $24
  • Private Departure Transfer from Innsbruck City Center to Innsbruck Airport: $45
  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Innsbruck City - One Way: $50
  • Private Transfer: Innsbruck to Innsbruck International Airport (INN): $52
  • Private Transfer: Innsbruck International Airport (INN) to Innsbruck: $52
  • Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre: $68
  • Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck city centre to Innsbruck Airport: $68
  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Gerlos City - One Way: $162
  • Deluxe Private Transfer From Innsbruck City to Zell am see City: $190
  • Private Transfer: Innsbruck to Munich Airport (MUC): $531
  • One-way Transfer from Innsbruck City Centre to Prague City Centre: $695

Is it cheaper to fly into Riga or Innsbruck?

Prices for flights to both Innsbruck and Riga 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
    Riga €26
    Innsbruck €32
Typical Food prices in Riga

Some typical examples of dining costs in Riga are as follows:


  • Fast Food Lunch
    €5.77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Riga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Riga.

  • Private Guided Virtual Food Tour of Riga: $12
  • Central Market Latvian Food Tour: $34
  • Riga Medieval Dinner: $102
  • Riga Medieval Dinner: $102

Typical Food prices in Innsbruck

Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:


  • Soup for Lunch
    €3.75
  • Pasta Lunch
    €8.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.

  • Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine: $137

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Riga €17
    Innsbruck €15

Tours and Activities in Riga

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

  • An audio tour of Old from St Peter's Church to the Monument of Freedom: $5.00
  • Riga's Architecture: An art nouveau history audio tour: $5.00
  • Riga Art Nouveau walking tour: $8.71
  • Classic Car Museum Tour: $9.95
  • Riga Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat: $16
  • Gastronomic tour with professional chef: $19
  • The Best Of Riga Walking Tour: $22
  • Daily Riga Bike Tour: $22
  • The Best Of Riga Walking Tour: $23
  • Best of Riga Walking Tour - Regular Walking tours: $25

Typical Entertainment prices in Innsbruck

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:


  • Schloss Ambras Entrance
    €8.00
  • Botanical Garden Entrance Fee
    €2.00

Tours and Activities in Innsbruck

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

  • City Tower Entrance Ticket: $5.10
  • Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $9.95
  • Skip the Line: AUDIOVERSUM ScienceCenter - Entrance Ticket: $11
  • Skip the Line: Cable Car Round-Trip from Innsbruck to Hungerburg Ticket: $13
  • Combi Entrance Ticket to Alpine Zoo and Hungerburg: $19
  • Private Tour with a Local Guide: $34
  • Innsbruck Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $38
  • Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket in Innsbruck: $41
  • Skip the Line: Cable Car Round-Trip to the Top of Innsbruck Ticket: $50
  • Best Intro Tour of Innsbruck with a Local: $61
  • Tyrolean Sweets & Coffee Tour: $72
  • Bergisel Ski-Jump Area, private Tour + Tickets: $74

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Riga €16
    Innsbruck €16

Sample the Local Flavors in Riga

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

  • Pub Crawl in Riga: $37
  • Pub Crawl- Your best night out in Riga with our local guide!: $47
  • Riga Public Pub Crawl: $60
  • Riga Happy Hour Pub Crawl: $64
  • Riga Brewery Tour: $83
  • Riga Brewery Tour: $83
  • Riga Beer Killer Bar Crawl: $83
  • Riga Wine Tasting Session: $115
  • Gauja National Park Tour: Castles and Wine Tasting: $149
  • Culinary, Historic and Wine Tour to Sigulda and Cesis: $224
  • Exclusive Latvian Wine Tasting In Riga: $380
  • 1.5-Hour Latvian Wine Tasting Experience: $476

About these numbers

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

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