Which place is cheaper, Lodz or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Lodz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Lodz, 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 Lodz?
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.
Lodz
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Lodz €30
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Lodz is €30. 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 Lodz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Lodz €13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Lodz €26
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Lodz
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Lodz? 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 Lodz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Lodz €6.38
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:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $122
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $75
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $86
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna city centre to Vienna Airport: $76
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $76
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $71
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $141
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $138
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Lodz?
Prices for flights to both Lodz 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 €33Lodz €10
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Lodz €5.43
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
Tours and Activities in Lodz
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $151
- Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $207
- Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $233
- Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $137
- Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $246
- Krakow and Auschwitz Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $289
- Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
- Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
- Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $164
- Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
- Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $267
- Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Lodz €5.35
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 Vienna and Lodz, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Lodz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Lodz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Lodz?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Lodz. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Lodz, 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 Lodz?
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 Vienna or Lodz in the Summer?
Both Lodz and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Vienna is a little warmer than Lodz in the summer. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Lodz fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Lodz. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Lodz during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Lodz receives 353 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lodz. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Lodz 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lodz in the Autumn?
Both Lodz and Vienna during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Vienna is a little warmer than Lodz. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Lodz averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the autumn, Vienna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lodz. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lodz receives 135 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in October than Lodz. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Lodz 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lodz in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Lodz. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lodz. It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. In January, Vienna is generally much warmer than Lodz. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Lodz fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Lodz during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Lodz receives 35 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives more rain than Lodz. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Lodz -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Lodz in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Lodz. Many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
Vienna is a little warmer than Lodz in the spring. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Lodz fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lodz. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the spring, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Lodz. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lodz receives 247 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in April than Lodz. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lodz receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Lodz 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Lodz and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
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