Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Novi Sad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Novi Sad €19
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €19. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Novi Sad -
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:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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 €33Novi Sad €7.68
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Novi Sad -
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Novi Sad -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Novi Sad, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Novi Sad?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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 Novi Sad in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Novi Sad. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In the summer, Vienna is around the same temperature as Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Novi Sad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In the summer, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Novi Sad. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
Both Novi Sad 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 October, Vienna is generally around the same temperature as Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vienna usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Novi Sad in the Winter?
Both Novi Sad 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.
Novi Sad can be very cold during winter. Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Vienna is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Novi Sad. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Novi Sad in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Novi Sad. Most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Vienna is around the same temperature as Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vienna usually receives around the same amount of rain as Novi Sad. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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