Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, 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 dayUppsala $135Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $135, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $89Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $178Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $19Vienna $20
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
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$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $930
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $930
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $738
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $636
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $588
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $510
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $444
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $32Vienna $36
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.Uppsala $18Vienna $41
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- From Stockholm: Viking History Tour to Sigtuna and Uppsala: $164
- 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
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $31
- 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
- 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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $17Vienna $18
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 Uppsala and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 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 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Vienna?
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 Uppsala or Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Vienna. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In the summer, Uppsala is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Uppsala in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Uppsala, it's very sunny this time of the year. Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during summer. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Vienna. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Uppsala is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 8°C (46°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Uppsala. Uppsala is much colder than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vienna. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Uppsala during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Uppsala is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Uppsala in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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