Which place is cheaper, Saint Thomas or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Saint Thomas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas?
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.
Saint Thomas
Saint Thomas is a beautiful island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Together with St. John, St. Croix, and Water Island, it forms the unincorporated territory of the United States. The island is also home to the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. The island's population is just over 50,000, which is slightly less than half of the territory's total population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg $217Saint Thomas $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is $217, while the average daily cost in Saint Thomas is $258. 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 Saint Thomas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg $107Saint Thomas $131
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg $214Saint Thomas $262
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Saint Thomas
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Saint Thomas? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg $23Saint Thomas $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Hallstatt daytrip: Transfer to Hallstatt + Salzburg and back: $523
- Salzburg daytrip: Private transfer to Salzburg and back: $405
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: Door-to-door, English-speaking driver: $295
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm to Innsbruck Airport(INN)-Departure Transfer: $292
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $277
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $277
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $277
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Zell am See ski area: $264
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Passau with Local English Speaking Driver: $256
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Munich: $245
- Private Salzburg transfer : $239
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $202
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint Thomas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Saint Thomas are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$65
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Taxi Ride$5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Thomas
Also for Saint Thomas, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Cyril E. King Airport(STT) to Charlotte Amalie Port: $83
- VI Top Taxi and Tours - St. Thomas - Airport Transfer to Red Hook Ferry: $90
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI- St.Thomas Airport Transfer to Bolongo Bay / Limetree: $110
- Vi Top Taxi & Tours -Airport Transfer to Bolongo Bay/ Limetree: $110
- PARADISE TAXI & TOURS USVI-St.Thomas-Airport Transfer to Marriott Frenchman Cove: $110
- St.Thomas to St.Thomas Airport (STT) - Departure Private Transfer: $115
- Private Ground Transfers: $120
- Exclusive Airport Transfers (up to 4 persons) One-Way: $135
- St.Thomas island to Cyril E. King Airport(STT)-Departure Transfer: $135
- St. Thomas USVI Airport Transfer to the Redhook Ferry: $144
- St. Thomas USVI Airport Transfer to The Ritz Carlton Resort: $144
- Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI- St. Thomas - Airport Transfer to Red Hook Ferry: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Saint Thomas?
Prices for flights to both Saint Thomas 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 $84Saint Thomas $94
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $101
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
- Private Knödel (Austrian Dumplings) Cooking Class with a Chef: $178
- Private Artisanal Charcuterie "Marende" Cooking Class with a Chef: $274
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Thomas
For Saint Thomas, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flavors: Cultural Cooking Class, St Thomas, USVI, USA : $81
- St. John Sail with Bar and Hors d'Oeuvres to Lovango Dinner: $119
- Sunset & Harbor Lights Dinner Sail from the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove: $119
- Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John: $120
- Local Experience, St. John U.S. Virgin Islands Food Tour: $125
- Pizza Pi Shuttle (Official) - Jet Ski Trip St Thomas: $148
- St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin: $149
- Christmas Cove and Pizza Pi Happy Hour Sail Tour: $185
- Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset trip: $295
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg $35Saint Thomas $60
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: $298
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $252
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg: $52
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $80
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $179
- Charming Sankt Gilgen Family Discovery Walking Tour: $178
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- DomQuartier Salzburg Residence and Cathedral Private Tour: $249
- Eagle's Nest & WWII Bunkers & Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg: $297
- Eagle's Nest Hiking Tour: $238
- Eagle’s Nest E-Bike Tour in a Small Group: $226
Tours and Activities in Saint Thomas
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Saint Thomas.
- Nature and Sightseeing Tour at Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden: $16
- Children's Treasure Hunt Walking Tour: $25
- Coral World Ocean Park General Admission Ticket: $29
- Cruise Ship Shuttle to Ferry going to St. John: $34
- Rum Tasting Experience in the Old Barrel House: $35
- Admission Ticket to Coral World & Coki Point Beach with Snorkeling: $40
- St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide: $40
- Guided Tour of Coral World Ocean Park & Happy Hour: $40
- St. Thomas Ghost Tour of Historic Charlotte Amalie : $41
- Prince taxi & Tours St.Thomas Virgin Islands-Island Scenic Tour: $45
- Guided Kayak Tour from Margaritaville: $48
- Guided Kayak Tour from Elysian: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg $31Saint Thomas $27
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$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Brewery Tour: $60
- Cheers to Beer &Wine Tasting with local Food Pairing: $95
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $204
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Saint Thomas, we can see that Saint Thomas is more expensive. And not only is Salzburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg is in Europe and Saint Thomas is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Salzburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salzburg 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 Saint Thomas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Thomas than you might in Salzburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Saint Thomas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Saint Thomas?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Saint Thomas. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas?
Salzburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Thomas experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Salzburg or Saint Thomas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Saint Thomas. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Thomas throughout the year.
In the summer, Salzburg is cooler than Saint Thomas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salzburg in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Saint Thomas averages at about 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint Thomas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In the summer, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Thomas receives 287 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Saint Thomas 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Saint Thomas in the Autumn?
Both Saint Thomas and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Thomas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Salzburg is generally much colder than Saint Thomas. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (52°F), and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint Thomas. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Saint Thomas during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Thomas receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint Thomas. In October, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Saint Thomas 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Saint Thomas in the Winter?
Both Saint Thomas and Salzburg during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Thomas year-round.
The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. Salzburg is much colder than Saint Thomas in the winter. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Saint Thomas fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Saint Thomas, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Thomas receives 240 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in January than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Saint Thomas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Saint Thomas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Saint Thomas. The natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year. Saint Thomas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Salzburg is much colder than Saint Thomas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salzburg in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Saint Thomas averages at about 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint Thomas this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Saint Thomas during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Thomas receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives less rain than Saint Thomas. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Saint Thomas receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Saint Thomas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Thomas and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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