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

Should you visit Vienna or Luxembourg?

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

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

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Luxembourg or Vienna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €177, while the average daily cost in Luxembourg is €237. 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 Luxembourg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vienna 94
    Luxembourg 100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vienna 188
    Luxembourg 200
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Luxembourg

Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Luxembourg? 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 Luxembourg


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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 Luxembourg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vienna 19
    Luxembourg 8.45
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:

  • From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
  • Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
  • Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $47
  • Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $57
  • Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $72
  • Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $73
  • Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $74
  • Private Transfer Vienna Airport (Vienna City Hotel): $75
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $77
  • Private Direct Transfer From Vienna Airport to Bratislava: $79
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport: $82

Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Luxembourg?

Prices for flights to both Luxembourg 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 57
    Luxembourg 129

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 Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
  • 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
  • Naschmarkt Food Tour: $69
  • Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $99
  • Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
  • Strauss Dinner Show: $116
  • Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $116
  • Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $116
  • Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
  • Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $147
  • Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $152
  • Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vienna 38
    Luxembourg 13

Tours and Activities in Vienna

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

  • Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.52
  • Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.52
  • Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.29
  • Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
  • Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.35
  • Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
  • Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $7.04
  • Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $7.04
  • Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
  • Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $9.39
  • Siege of Vienna GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $11
  • Vienna Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: History&Gossip: $12

Tours and Activities in Luxembourg

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

  • Luxembourg Day Tour from Brussels: $821

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vienna 17
    Luxembourg 11

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
  • Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
  • Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $102
  • Burlesque Ohlala at Mirage: $116
  • Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $159
  • Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $159
  • Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $175
  • Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $176
  • Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $187
  • Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Luxembourg, we can see that Luxembourg is more expensive. And not only is Vienna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vienna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vienna 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 Luxembourg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Luxembourg than you might in Vienna.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Luxembourg Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Vienna or Luxembourg?

Vienna has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Luxembourg. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Luxembourg, 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.