A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Salzburg vs. Holloko for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Salzburg or Holloko?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Holloko, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Salzburg or Holloko?

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.

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.


Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Salzburg?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Holloko is €43. 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 Salzburg and Holloko in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Salzburg 91
    Holloko 20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Salzburg 182
    Holloko 40
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Holloko

Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Holloko? 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.

Hotels in Salzburg


Hotels in Holloko


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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: Salzburg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Salzburg 19
    Holloko 11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:

  • Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $55
  • Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
  • Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
  • Private transfer: Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Salzburg : $65
  • Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
  • Private Salzburg Airport luxury transfers to Salzburg city&Hotels: $65
  • Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
  • Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
  • Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $91
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $91
  • Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
  • Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93

Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Holloko?

Prices for flights to both Holloko and Salzburg 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
    Salzburg 41
    Holloko 15
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg

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


  • Lunch Salad
    9.00

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Salzburg 30
    Holloko 6.89

Tours and Activities in Salzburg

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option: $5.35
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
  • Sound of Music Sightseeing Walk with Audio Guide: $6.99
  • A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $8.02
  • Mirabell Palace and Surroundings Audio Tour: $8.52
  • Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Salzburg Cathedral: Guided Tour with Entry Ticket: $9.62
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11

Tours and Activities in Holloko

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

  • Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Salzburg 26
    Holloko 8.67
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:


  • Beer
    3.70

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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Holloko, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg than you might in Holloko.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Holloko Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Salzburg or Holloko?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Salzburg or Holloko in the Summer?

Both Holloko and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Salzburg is around the same temperature as Holloko. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Holloko averages at about 21°C (70°F).

It's quite sunny in Holloko. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Holloko. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Salzburg 20°C (68°F) 
    Holloko 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Salzburg or Holloko in the Autumn?

Both Holloko and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Salzburg is generally around the same temperature as Holloko. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun.

Salzburg usually gets more rain in October than Holloko. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Salzburg 11°C (52°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Salzburg or Holloko in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Holloko. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Holloko. It's quite cold in Salzburg in the winter. Salzburg is much warmer than Holloko in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Holloko. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Salzburg -0°C (31°F) 
    Holloko -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Salzburg or Holloko in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Holloko. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the natural beauty.

In the spring, Salzburg is around the same temperature as Holloko. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun.

Salzburg usually gets more rain in April than Holloko. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Salzburg 11°C (51°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Holloko and Salzburg

Salzburg Holloko
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -0°C (31°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) -1°C (31°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 2°C (35°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 7°C (44°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 11°C (51°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 12°C (53°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 16°C (62°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 18°C (65°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 20°C (67°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 20°C (68°F) 91 mm (3.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 93 mm (3.6 in) 21°C (69°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Oct 11°C (52°F) 51 mm (2 in) 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Nov 5°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dec 1°C (35°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 1°C (34°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)