Should you visit Tallinn or Vienna?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Vienna, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Vienna or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €74, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €113. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Tallinn and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Tallinn can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €40, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €80.
The prices for places to stay in Vienna can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €68, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €136.
Food
Tallinn food costs typically run travelers around €25 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Vienna travelers spend around €27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tallinn €25
Vienna €27
Typical Food prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two
€7.68
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Dessert
€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Estonian food tour in Tallinn:
$12
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Tallinn Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$73
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Tallinn Beer House Dinner:
$75
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Tallinn Russian Dinner:
$96
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Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour:
$106
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Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City:
$131
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Tallinn Segway and Food Tour:
$156
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Vegan Food Tours Tallinn:
$242
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket:
$27
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Vienna Small-Group Food Tour of Naschmarkt:
$46
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Naschmarkt Food Tour:
$50
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Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour:
$61
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3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise:
$67
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Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna:
$85
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Empress Sisi Sightseeing Combo in Vienna Including Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Dinner and Orangery Concert:
$244
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Tallinn than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €9.68 on transportation in Tallinn on average per day.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Vienna than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €15 on transportation in Vienna on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two
€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Tallinn Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to City Centre:
$8.71
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Ultra - Tallinn Private Transfer from City Centre to Tallinn Cruise Port:
$8.71
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Tallinn to Riga transfer with Sightseeing:
$335
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Tallinn Walking Tour with Free Time and Port Transfers:
$51
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Van Private Departure Transfer:
$35
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Van Private Arrival Transfer:
$35
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Departure Transfer:
$60
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Arrival Transfer:
$60
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Tallinn Return Airport Transfers:
$70
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$93
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$87
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Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer:
$100
Typical Local Transportation prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Winter in European Alps: Private Scenic Transfers Vienna ↔ Ski Resort:
$315
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Zoo Visit with Private Transfers & Tickets:
$92
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Vienna International (VIE) Airport Private Transfer:
$58
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Sightseeing Transfer to Prague via Cesky Krumlov:
$967
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Private Transfer to/from Vienna Airport (VIE):
$54
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Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer:
$606
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Vienna → Salzburg - 2h of Sightseeing - Comfortable Premium Car Private Transfer:
$337
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Vienna → Munich - 2h of Sightseeing - Comfortable Premium Car Private Transfer:
$366
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Vienna → Budapest - 2h of Sightseeing - Comfortable Premium Car Private Transfer:
$263
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Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing:
$249
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Vienna to Budapest: Private Wine and Sightseeing Tour (One-Way Transfer):
$425
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Vienna to Budapest - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing:
$237
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Tallinn 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Tallinn, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €4.50 per day, per person.
Sightseeing expenses in Vienna, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €31 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1 day guided tour to Helsinki from Tallinn by VIP car:
$535
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour:
$162
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2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn:
$45
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2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport:
$254
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3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn:
$254
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5h Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg Pirita Small Group Tour:
$75
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7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine:
$3,190
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8-Day Tour Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius:
$995
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Admire Tallinn's highlights Walking & Driving Private Tour:
$291
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Aegna Half-Day Guided Tour: Stone Maze and Valley of Boulders:
$31
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Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour:
$28
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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"The Third Man" Film Location Tour:
$25
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( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco:
$162
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13 hours Private Full-Day Prague Tour from Vienna:
$1,058
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2day private tour of wine region in Czech Republic from Vienna:
$1,260
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6-Day Private Tour of Slovakia's Top National Parks from Vienna:
$1,115
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7 Day Rail Tour - Austria:
$793
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7-Day Highlights of Slovakia Tour from Vienna:
$1,274
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Alpine Panoramic Private Tour to Salzburg and Hallstatt incl. Admont from Vienna:
$1,605
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Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Full Day Private Tour from Vienna:
$457
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Authentic Experience: When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do!:
$625
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Backstage Classical Music Tour:
$670
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Best of Vienna City Tour:
$454
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Tallinn spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Vienna spend on average €14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl:
$33
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Nudist Winery Wine Tasting and Winery tour in Tallinn:
$44
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Tallinn Brewery Fiesta:
$77
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Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl:
$77
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Tallinn Bar Crawl:
$85
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Tallinn Beer House Brewery Fiesta:
$90
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City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses:
$90
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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CLASSICAL TOUR Individual cellar tour with audio guide and 1 free wine tasting:
$17
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City Center Pub Crawl:
$22
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Local Wine Tasting in a Historic Roman Wine Cellar:
$31
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From Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal:
$136
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Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting:
$363
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Private tour to Lednice castle and chateau Valtice with wine tasting from Vienna:
$498
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Private Tour: Wachau Valley Tour, Melk Abbey Visit, and Wine Tastings from Vienna:
$560
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Tallinn.
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