Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Sigulda?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sigulda or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Sigulda and Salzburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sigulda or Salzburg?
Sigulda
Only 50 kilometers from Riga, Sigulda can be reached by either train or bus. The town is pleasantly situated in the Vidzeme Region of Latvia in the beautiful Gauja Valley. The area is quite scenic with steep banks and cliffs, and has earned itself the title as the "Switzerland of Latvia." Don't put too much emphasis on this name, but it is a pleasant area to explore, particularly if you're looking to get outside of the city and immerse yourself in some pristine wilderness.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySigulda €24Salzburg €155
The average daily cost (per person) in Sigulda is €24, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is €155. 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 Sigulda and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSigulda €16Salzburg €91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSigulda €32Salzburg €182
Compare Hotels in Sigulda and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Sigulda or Salzburg? 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: Sigulda Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sigulda -Salzburg €19
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Sigulda or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Sigulda 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 daySigulda €7.81Salzburg €41
Typical Food Prices in Sigulda
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sigulda:
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Pastry€1.85
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.Sigulda -Salzburg €30
Tours and Activities in Sigulda
Here are a few actual costs in Sigulda for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thrilling Summer Bobsleigh Adventure in Latvia: $74
- Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour: $107
- From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida: $128
- Cēsis, Līgatne & Sigulda Tour: Must-see Highlights: $218
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 daySigulda -Salzburg €26
Sample the Local Flavors in Sigulda
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sigulda:
- Latvian Brewery Visit & Sigulda City Tour (Full day tour): $144
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sigulda and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Sigulda much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sigulda would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sigulda 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 Sigulda.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sigulda Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sigulda or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Sigulda. When comparing the sizes of Sigulda and Salzburg, 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 Sigulda or Salzburg?
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 Sigulda or Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sigulda and Salzburg. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Sigulda is generally cooler than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Sigulda average around 17°C (63°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In July, Sigulda usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Sigulda gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySigulda 17°C (63°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sigulda as well as Salzburg. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Sigulda is cooler than Salzburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sigulda averages around 7°C (45°F) in October, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Sigulda usually gets more rain in October than Salzburg. Sigulda gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSigulda 7°C (45°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Sigulda are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Salzburg can be very cold during winter. Sigulda can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Sigulda is much colder than Salzburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sigulda in January average around -5°C (23°F), and Salzburg averages at about -0°C (31°F).
In January, Sigulda usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Sigulda gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySigulda -5°C (23°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Sigulda during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the natural beauty.
In April, Sigulda is generally much colder than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Sigulda average around 5°C (42°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Sigulda usually gets less rain in April than Salzburg. Sigulda gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSigulda 5°C (42°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Sigulda
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (24°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | -0°C (31°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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