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.
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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.
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Vienna Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €177Luxembourg €237
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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Luxembourg €100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Luxembourg €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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Luxembourg €8.45
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:
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
- Vienna Airport Bus: Convenient Transfers to and from Vienna: $16
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $46
- Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $46
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $54
- Vienna Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $70
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $71
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $72
- Private Transfer Vienna Airport (Vienna City Hotel): $73
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
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Food Meals for one dayVienna €57Luxembourg €129
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Viennese Schnitzel Cooking Class And Tasting: $67
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Burlesque Ohlala Dinner Show: $113
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $120
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $122
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $147
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $148
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $150
- Best of Food Tour Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $162
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Luxembourg €13
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: $3.41
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.41
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.41
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.57
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.57
- Krems Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.71
- Vienna Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
- Belvedere - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.84
- Self-guided podcast tour Vienna The Utopia of Red Brick: $6.84
- Vienna Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.85
- Vienna Arts & Culture Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.85
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Luxembourg €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Viennese wine tasting in a private historic wine cellar: $54
- Vienna to Parndorf Outlet: Shopping, Shuttle & Wine Tasting: $55
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $99
- Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $134
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $148
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $154
- Vienna Uncorked: Premium Vienna Wine Tasting & Food Pairings: $239
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.
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.