Which place is cheaper, Havana 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 Havana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Havana, 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 Havana?
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.
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
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 dayVienna €177Havana €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €177, while the average daily cost in Havana is €73. 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 Havana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Havana €41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Havana €82
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Havana
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Havana? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Havana €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:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $86
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $118
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $70
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $107
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $146
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $132
- Departure Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $105
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride€0.67
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Havana?
Prices for flights to both Havana 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 €57Havana €17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $137
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $148
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $149
- Best of Food Tour Vienna: $154
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza€0.03
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Havana €11
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $3.42
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.42
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.42
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.58
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.58
- Podcast Tour The Torn Vienna of the Third Man: $5.48
- Vienna Prater Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.72
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.72
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.75
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.85
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Havana €5.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Vienna to Parndorf Outlet: Shopping, Shuttle & Wine Tasting: $55
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $149
- Wine Tasting Tour: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $154
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $172
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito€0.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Havana, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and Havana is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Havana?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 28% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Havana, 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 Vienna or Havana?
Vienna has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vienna or Havana in the Summer?
Both Havana and Vienna during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
In the summer, Vienna is cooler than Havana. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Havana averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Havana. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Havana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Havana 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Havana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Havana. The autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Vienna is generally much colder than Havana. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Havana fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In October, Vienna usually receives less rain than Havana. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Havana receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Havana 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Havana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Havana. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. Vienna is much colder than Havana in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Havana fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Vienna usually gets more rain in January than Havana. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Havana receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Havana 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Havana in the Spring?
Both Havana and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Vienna is much colder than Havana. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Havana averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In April, Vienna usually receives more rain than Havana. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Havana receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Havana 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Havana and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 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.