Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Maribor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Maribor, 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 Maribor?
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.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
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 Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Maribor is €76. 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 Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Maribor? 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 Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Maribor €8.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Airport Transfer: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg by Luxury Car: $103
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $629
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $213
- From Salzburg to Prague, Private Transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $288
- Private Salzburg Airport luxury transfers to Salzburg city&Hotels: $65
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver : $262
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor 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 €41Maribor €26
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
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Maribor €8.57
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Maribor €11
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Maribor, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Maribor?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Maribor, 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 Salzburg or Maribor?
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 Maribor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Maribor. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Salzburg is cooler than Maribor in the summer. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Maribor fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maribor this time of the year. In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Maribor during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Maribor. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Maribor. 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, Salzburg is cooler than Maribor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salzburg in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Maribor. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in October than Maribor. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Maribor in the Winter?
Both Maribor and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Maribor can be very cold. Salzburg can be very cold during winter. In January, Salzburg is generally much colder than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around -0°C (31°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Maribor during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Maribor. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Salzburg during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
Salzburg is cooler than Maribor in the spring. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Salzburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Maribor. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets less rain in April than Maribor. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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