Should you visit Vienna or Innsbruck?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Innsbruck, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
Which city is cheaper, Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck is €103. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vienna and Innsbruck in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Vienna can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €68, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €136.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Innsbruck is €122. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Vienna travelers spend around €27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
While meal prices in Innsbruck can vary, the average travelers spends about €32 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Innsbruck should cost around €13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Innsbruck is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vienna €27
Innsbruck €32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket:
$27
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Vienna Small-Group Food Tour of Naschmarkt:
$46
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Naschmarkt Food Tour:
$50
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Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour:
$61
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3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise:
$67
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Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna:
$85
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Empress Sisi Sightseeing Combo in Vienna Including Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Dinner and Orangery Concert:
$244
Typical Food prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch
€3.75
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Pasta Lunch
€8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
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Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine:
$137
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Vienna than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €15 on transportation in Vienna on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Innsbruck is €12 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Vienna to Vienna International Airport (VIE):
$26
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Private Departure Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE):
$28
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Low Cost Vienna City Vienna Airport Private Transfer:
$28
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Low Cost Vienna Airport Vienna City Private Transfer with Professional Driver:
$28
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport:
$30
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport:
$33
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Private Business Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE):
$35
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Deluxe Private Transfer from Hotel in Vienna to Vienna Airport:
$37
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Deluxe Private Transfer from Vienna City to Bratislava City:
$50
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Vienna Airporttaxi-Transfer:
$50
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Airport Transfer Vienna:
$50
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Viena City (1010 - 1230) to Airport:
$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
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Private Transfer: Innsbruck to Munich Airport (MUC):
$531
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Private Transfer: Innsbruck to Innsbruck International Airport (INN):
$52
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Private Transfer: Innsbruck International Airport (INN) to Innsbruck:
$52
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Private Departure Transfer from Innsbruck City Center to Innsbruck Airport:
$45
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Private Airport Transfer: from Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport (INN):
$24
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Private Airport Transfer: Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Innsbruck:
$24
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One-way Transfer from Innsbruck City Centre to Prague City Centre:
$695
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Innsbruck City - One Way:
$50
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Innsbruck Airport to Gerlos City - One Way:
$162
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Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck city centre to Innsbruck Airport:
$68
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Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre:
$68
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Deluxe Private Transfer From Innsbruck City to Zell am see City:
$190
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Innsbruck?
Prices for flights to both Innsbruck 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Vienna, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €31 per day, per person.
Innsbruck's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €15 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Explore the cultural heart of Vienna on an audio walking tour:
$5.20
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Vienna Private Tour: The 7 Wonders of Vienna Spy Game:
$5.65
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Self-Guided Tour of Over 100 Sights:
$5.67
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Schmetterlinghaus - Imperial Butterfly House Vienna Admission Ticket:
$8.71
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Tickets for Kunst Haus Wien: Museum Hundertwasser:
$10
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Skip the Line Third Man Museum Admission Ticket Vienna:
$11
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Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour on Your Phone:
$11
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"Sisi's Amazing Journey" Virtual Reality Experience:
$12
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
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Entrance Ticket Museum Hundertwasser at KUNST HAUS WIEN:
$12
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Skip the Line:Imperial Carriage Museum by Schönbrunn Kaiserliche Wagenburg Wien:
$12
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Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour:
$12
Typical Entertainment prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
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Bergisel Ski-Jump Area, private Tour + Tickets:
$74
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Best Intro Tour of Innsbruck with a Local:
$61
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Combi Entrance Ticket to Alpine Zoo and Hungerburg:
$19
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GAILY TOUR in INNSBRUCK - Gay & Lesbian Tour:
$143
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Innsbruck Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$38
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Innsbruck Old Town Private Tour:
$336
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Innsbruck Old town walking tour:
$271
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Innsbruck Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Innsbruck Private Walking Tour:
$199
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Innsbruck Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide:
$271
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Innsbruck Walking Tour with a licensed guide:
$271
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Innsbruck Walking tour with private guide:
$271
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Vienna spend on average €14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €16 on alcoholic beverages in Innsbruck per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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CLASSICAL TOUR Individual cellar tour with audio guide and 1 free wine tasting:
$17
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City Center Pub Crawl:
$22
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Local Wine Tasting in a Historic Roman Wine Cellar:
$31
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From Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal:
$136
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Winery and Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert:
$178
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Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting:
$363
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Private tour to Lednice castle and chateau Valtice with wine tasting from Vienna:
$498
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Private Tour: Wachau Valley Tour, Melk Abbey Visit, and Wine Tastings from Vienna:
$560
When comparing the travel costs between Vienna and Innsbruck, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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