Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Salzburg, 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: Uppsala or Salzburg?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, 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 dayUppsala $135Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $135, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Uppsala and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $89Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $178Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $19Salzburg $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
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 Uppsala or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $32Salzburg $44
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
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.Uppsala $18Salzburg $32
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $27
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $31
- Guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $55
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $75
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $83
- Private guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $99
- Private tour, A Dark perspective, the dark Uppsala city walk, about a dark past!: $113
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $120
- From Stockholm: Viking History Tour to Sigtuna and Uppsala: $164
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $17Salzburg $28
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$3.96
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 Uppsala and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Salzburg?
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 Uppsala or Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In July, Uppsala is generally around the same temperature as Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 18°C (64°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Uppsala. In the summer, Uppsala often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Salzburg. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Uppsala is cooler than Salzburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of rain as Salzburg. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Salzburg. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Uppsala. In the winter, Uppsala is much colder than Salzburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Uppsala in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Salzburg averages at about -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Salzburg. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in January than Salzburg. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Uppsala is generally much colder than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 5°C (41°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Uppsala usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Uppsala
| Uppsala | Salzburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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