Which place is cheaper, Levi or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Levi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Levi, 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 Levi?
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.
Levi
Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.
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 Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Levi €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Levi is €127. 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 Levi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Levi €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Levi €122
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Levi
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Levi? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Levi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Levi €49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $108
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Saalbach Hinterglemm Round Trip Transfer: $131
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Kitzbühel Arrival Private Transfer: $147
- Salzburg Airport Private Departure Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Levi?
Prices for flights to both Levi 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
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Food Meals for one daySalzburg €41Levi €34
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Levi €29
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 daySalzburg €26Levi €9.29
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€3.70
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 Levi, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Levi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Levi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Levi 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 Levi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg or Levi?
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 Salzburg or Levi in the Summer?
Both Levi and Salzburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Salzburg is a little warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).
In Levi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salzburg. In the summer, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Levi. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Levi. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Levi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Levi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Levi. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Levi can be very cold during autumn. In October, Salzburg is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
Salzburg usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Levi. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Levi 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Levi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Levi. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Levi can be very cold. Salzburg can be very cold during winter. Salzburg is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).
In the winter, Salzburg often gets more sunshine than Levi. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Levi -15°C (5°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Levi in the Spring?
Both Levi and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
It's quite cold in Levi in the spring. In the spring, Salzburg is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Levi during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Levi. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Levi -1°C (30°F)
Typical Weather for Levi and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Levi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | -15°C (5°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -13°C (8°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | -8°C (18°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | -8°C (19°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | -13°C (9°F) | 24 mm (1 in) |
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.