Which place is cheaper, Tihany or Salzburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salzburg or Tihany?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg or Tihany, 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 Tihany?
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.
Tihany
Located on the northern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary, Tihany is a historic village with quaint streets and bustling squares - all centered on the twin-towered Tihany Benedictine Abbey which dates back to the 11th century.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Hungary, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €155Tihany €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €155, while the average daily cost in Tihany is €41. 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 Tihany in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Tihany €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Tihany €36
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Tihany
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg or Tihany? 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 Tihany Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Tihany €10
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Tihany?
Prices for flights to both Tihany 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 €41Tihany €17
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 €30Tihany €4.52
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 Tihany
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tihany.
- Erotic Renaissance Wax Museum Entrance Ticket: $5.45
- Lake Balaton: Paddle Board Tour of Tihany National Park: $43
- Lake Balaton: Sunset SUP Tour Tihany: $43
- The best of Keszthely walking tour: $98
- Romantic tour around Keszthely for couples: $98
- Special Magical Christmas Walking Tour in Keszthely: $218
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Tihany €6.17
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 Tihany
Also in Tihany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Budapest: Wine Tasting At Balaton Full Day Private Tour: $1,219
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Tihany, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Tihany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tihany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tihany 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 Tihany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salzburg Expensive? and Is Tihany Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Tihany?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Tihany. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg and Tihany, 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 Tihany?
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 Tihany in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Tihany. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Salzburg is generally around the same temperature as Tihany. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 20°C (68°F), and Tihany fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tihany. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In the summer, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Tihany. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 278 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in July than Tihany. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Tihany 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Tihany in the Autumn?
Both Tihany 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.
Salzburg is around the same temperature as Tihany in the autumn. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Tihany fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Tihany during autumn. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Tihany. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Tihany 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Tihany in the Winter?
Both Tihany 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.
It's quite cold in Tihany in the winter. The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. In the winter, Salzburg is much warmer than Tihany. Typically, the winter temperatures in Salzburg in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Tihany averages at about -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Tihany. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 61 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in January than Tihany. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Tihany -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Tihany in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Tihany. The natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In April, Salzburg is generally around the same temperature as Tihany. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around 11°C (51°F), and Tihany fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Tihany during spring. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Tihany. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Tihany 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Tihany and Salzburg
| Salzburg | Tihany | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 27 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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