Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Novi Sad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Novi Sad €19
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €19. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Novi Sad -
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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 €41Novi Sad €7.68
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 €30Novi Sad -
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 Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Novi Sad -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Novi Sad, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 43% larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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 Novi Sad in the Summer?
Both Novi Sad and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
Salzburg is around the same temperature as Novi Sad in the summer. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Novi Sad. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
Both Novi Sad and Salzburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Salzburg is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salzburg in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in October than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Novi Sad in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Novi Sad. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Novi Sad can be very cold during winter. Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Salzburg is generally a little warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around -0°C (31°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Novi Sad in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Novi Sad. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
Salzburg is cooler than Novi Sad in the spring. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in April than Novi Sad. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Novi Sad | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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