Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Sigulda?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sigulda or Vienna?
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 Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sigulda or Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 daySigulda €24Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Sigulda is €24, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSigulda €16Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSigulda €32Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Sigulda and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Sigulda or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sigulda -Vienna €19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $78
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Minibus: $219
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $54
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $54
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Sigulda or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 €7.81Vienna €33
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sigulda -Vienna €38
Tours and Activities in Sigulda
Here are a few actual costs in Sigulda for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cēsis, Līgatne & Sigulda Tour: Must-see Highlights: $218
- From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida: $128
- Riga: Private Sigulda, Turaida, and Gauja National Park Tour: $107
- Thrilling Summer Bobsleigh Adventure in Latvia: $74
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySigulda -Vienna €17
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sigulda and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sigulda or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Sigulda. When comparing the sizes of Sigulda and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Sigulda or Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Sigulda as well as Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Sigulda is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Sigulda in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Sigulda usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Sigulda gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySigulda 17°C (63°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Sigulda are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Sigulda is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Sigulda average around 7°C (45°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In October, Sigulda usually receives more rain than Vienna. Sigulda gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSigulda 7°C (45°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Sigulda during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Vienna can be very cold during winter. Sigulda can get quite cold in the winter. Sigulda is much colder than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Sigulda averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Sigulda usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Sigulda gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySigulda -5°C (23°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Sigulda or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Sigulda and Vienna. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Sigulda is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Sigulda in April average around 5°C (42°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In April, Sigulda usually receives less rain than Vienna. Sigulda gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSigulda 5°C (42°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Sigulda
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (24°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -0°C (31°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (45°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.