Which place is cheaper, Poznan or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Poznan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Poznan, 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 Poznan?
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.
Poznan
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
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 Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Poznan €33
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Poznan is €33. 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 Poznan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Poznan €16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Poznan €32
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Poznan
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Poznan? 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 Poznan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Poznan €3.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $738
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $695
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $629
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2h of sightseeing: $300
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $298
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $291
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $288
- Private transfer Salzburg → Vienna with stop in Mauthausen Concentration Camp: $284
- From Salzburg to Prague, Private Transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with local English-speaking driver: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Vienna City: $272
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Poznan
Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan city centre to Poznan Airport: $39
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan Airport to City centre: $39
- Private Airport Transfer to/from the City: $57
- Poznan airport - Poznan City Private transfer: $58
- Private Airport Transfer Poznan E-Class or Similar: $65
- Private Transfer from Poznan to Termy Maltanskie: $69
- Private Airport Transfer Poznań MINIVAN Vito or Similar: $109
- Private Transfer from Poznan city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Poznan?
Prices for flights to both Poznan 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 €41Poznan €9.89
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Poznan
For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Poland - dinner in Polish Home + tasting vodka: $55
- Poznan Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Poznan €4.48
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
Tours and Activities in Poznan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
- Poznań: The Birthplace of Poland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań: $5.00
- Poznan's Cultural Struggles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Old Town Poznan Walking Tour: $17
- 2 Hour Private Roots of Poznan Tour: $36
- Poznań Experience 2-Hours Guided Walking Tour: $41
- The Best of Poznan 4 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: $46
- Poznań: Highlights Tour with a local guide: $59
- Poznań Half-day Tour: $79
- Romantic tour in Poznan: $80
- Captivating Corners of Poznan - Walking Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Poznan €2.99
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 Poznan
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Poznan Pub Crawl : $22
- Poznan Pub Crawl: $25
- City and Brewery Private Walking Tour with Beer: $157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Poznan, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Poznan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Poznan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Poznan 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 Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Poznan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Poznan?
Poznan has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Poznan, 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 Poznan?
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 Poznan in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Poznan. Many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Salzburg is generally around the same temperature as Poznan. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 20°C (68°F), and Poznan fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Poznan. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In the summer, Salzburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 216 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Poznan. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Poznan 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Poznan in the Autumn?
Both Poznan and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Salzburg is a little warmer than Poznan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Poznan fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 102 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Poznan. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Poznan 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Poznan in the Winter?
Both Poznan and Salzburg during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Poznan can be very cold. Salzburg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Salzburg is much warmer than Poznan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salzburg in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Poznan averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Salzburg often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 40 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in January than Poznan. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Poznan -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Poznan in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Poznan. The spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
In April, Salzburg is generally a little warmer than Poznan. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (51°F), and Poznan fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Salzburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Poznan. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Poznan 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Poznan and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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