A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vienna vs. Hvar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Vienna or Hvar?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Hvar, 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 Hvar?

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.

Hvar

Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.

Which city is cheaper, Hvar or Vienna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €113, while the average daily cost in Hvar is €81. 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Vienna and Hvar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vienna €68
    Hvar €30
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vienna €136
    Hvar €60
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Hvar

Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Hvar? 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.

Hotels in Vienna


Hotels in Hvar


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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 Hvar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vienna €15
    Hvar €37
Typical Local Transportation prices in Vienna

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:


  • Bus to Airport
    €30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Airport Transfer: from Vienna to Vienna International Airport (VIE): $26
  • Private Departure Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $28
  • Low Cost Vienna City Vienna Airport Private Transfer: $28
  • Low Cost Vienna Airport Vienna City Private Transfer with Professional Driver: $28
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $30
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $33
  • Private Business Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $35
  • Deluxe Private Transfer from Hotel in Vienna to Vienna Airport: $37
  • Deluxe Private Transfer from Vienna City to Bratislava City: $50
  • Vienna Airporttaxi-Transfer: $50
  • Airport Transfer Vienna: $50
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport: $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:

  • Speedboat transfer from Hvar town (Water taxi transfer) to Airport Split: $560
  • Private one way transfer Dubrovnik to Hvar: $419
  • Private Transfer: Hvar Town to Split Airport by Speedboat: $581
  • Private Transfer by Speedboat from Hvar to Split Airport: $647
  • Private Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Dubrovnik: $1,493
  • Hvar to Split (Airport) Private sea transfer: $498
  • Hvar to Dubrovnik Private sea transfer (speedboat): $1,369
  • Hvar to Dubrovnik Private One-Way Transfer: $458

Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Hvar?

Prices for flights to both Hvar 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Vienna €27
    Hvar €30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna

For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket: $27
  • Vienna Small-Group Food Tour of Naschmarkt: $46
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $50
  • Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $61
  • 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $67
  • Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $85
  • Empress Sisi Sightseeing Combo in Vienna Including Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Dinner and Orangery Concert: $244

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.

  • Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $176
  • Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $192
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $206
  • Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $224
  • Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $299
  • The Best of Hvar Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $338

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vienna €31
    Hvar €5.91

Tours and Activities in Vienna

For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Explore the cultural heart of Vienna on an audio walking tour: $5.20
  • Vienna Private Tour: The 7 Wonders of Vienna Spy Game: $5.65
  • Self-Guided Tour of Over 100 Sights: $5.67
  • Schmetterlinghaus - Imperial Butterfly House Vienna Admission Ticket: $8.71
  • Tickets for Kunst Haus Wien: Museum Hundertwasser: $10
  • Skip the Line Third Man Museum Admission Ticket Vienna: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour on Your Phone: $11
  • "Sisi's Amazing Journey" Virtual Reality Experience: $12
  • Self-Guided City Experience: $12
  • Entrance Ticket Museum Hundertwasser at KUNST HAUS WIEN: $12
  • Skip the Line:Imperial Carriage Museum by Schönbrunn Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien: $12
  • Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour: $12

Tours and Activities in Hvar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:

  • Adventure park Hvar Jelsa: $19
  • Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $81
  • Afternoon Sea Kayaking Tour From Hvar To Pakleni Islands: $68
  • Blue & Green Cave, Vis and Pakleni Islands speedboat tour from Hvar: $90
  • Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $100
  • Blue and Green Cave private speed boat tour: $622
  • Blue cave and Pakleni islands tour from Hvar: $100
  • Blue cave private tour from Hvar: $622
  • Blue cave tour with speed boat from town Hvar: $80
  • Bol and Northern Side of Hvar Private Tour from Hvar: $684
  • Colnago 45 - Luxury Private Speedboat Tours: $1,742
  • Cycle Hvar Tour: $87

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vienna €14
    Hvar €7.25

Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna

Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • CLASSICAL TOUR Individual cellar tour with audio guide and 1 free wine tasting: $17
  • City Center Pub Crawl: $22
  • Local Wine Tasting in a Historic Roman Wine Cellar: $31
  • From Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal: $136
  • Winery and Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $178
  • Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $363
  • Private tour to Lednice castle and chateau Valtice with wine tasting from Vienna: $498
  • Private Tour: Wachau Valley Tour, Melk Abbey Visit, and Wine Tastings from Vienna: $560

Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar

Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Hvar Wine Tasting Tour: $100
  • Hvar Wine Tasting Small Group Tour: $115
  • Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $179
  • Mesmerizing Hvar South Shore wine tasting with RIB speed boat: $560

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Hvar, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Hvar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hvar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hvar 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 Hvar.


When is the best time to visit Vienna or Hvar?

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 Vienna or Hvar in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Hvar. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.

Vienna is cooler than Hvar in the summer. The temperature in Vienna is usually 23°C (73°F) in July, and Hvar stays around 26°C (80°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Hvar. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 345 hours of full sun.

Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Hvar. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Vienna 23°C (73°F) 
    Hvar 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Hvar in the Autumn?

Both Hvar and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Vienna is cooler than Hvar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October are around 12°C (54°F), and Hvar is about 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Hvar. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Hvar during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Vienna usually receives less rain than Hvar. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Vienna 12°C (54°F) 
    Hvar 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Hvar in the Winter?

Both Hvar and Vienna during the winter are popular places to visit. 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. In January, Vienna is generally much colder than Hvar. Temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Hvar stays around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Hvar. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 128 hours of full sun.

Vienna usually gets less rain in January than Hvar. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Vienna 2°C (36°F) 
    Hvar 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Vienna or Hvar in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Hvar. Most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.

Vienna is cooler than Hvar in the spring. The temperature in Vienna is usually 13°C (55°F) in April, and Hvar stays around 15°C (59°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hvar this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hvar during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Vienna usually receives less rain than Hvar. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Vienna 13°C (55°F) 
    Hvar 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Hvar and Vienna

Vienna Hvar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 8°C (47°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 20°C (67°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 23°C (74°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 26°C (80°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in) 13°C (56°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)


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