Which place is cheaper, Bad Gastein or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Vienna or Bad Gastein?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Bad Gastein, 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: Vienna or Bad Gastein?
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.
Bad Gastein
Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Austria.
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Vienna Prices
Austria PricesBad Gastein Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €177Bad Gastein €147
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €177, while the average daily cost in Bad Gastein is €147. 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 Vienna and Bad Gastein in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Bad Gastein €62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Bad Gastein €124
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Bad Gastein
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Bad Gastein? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Bad Gastein Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Bad Gastein €40
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:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $93
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $130
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $114
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $94
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $117
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $116
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $152
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $136
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Bad Gastein?
Prices for flights to both Bad Gastein and Vienna 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 dayVienna €57Bad Gastein €60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $70
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $79
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $94
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $117
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $124
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $127
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Bad Gastein €21
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.54
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.47
- Vienna (Arts and Culture) Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.47
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.46
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
- Virtual tour: on the trail of Hundertwasser: $11
- Siege of Vienna GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
- Vienna's Old Town and Attractions Self-Guided Tour Booklet: $12
- Vienna Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $12
- The Heart of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Bad Gastein €7.86
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Vienna Wine Tasting at an Authentic Home: $60
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $160
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $178
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $236
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Bad Gastein, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Bad Gastein much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bad Gastein would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Bad Gastein Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Bad Gastein?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Bad Gastein, 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.
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.