Which place is cheaper, Pecs or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Pecs?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Pecs, 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 Pecs?
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.
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Pecs €75
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Pecs is €75. 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 Pecs in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Pecs €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Pecs €70
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Pecs
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Pecs? 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 Pecs Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Pecs €16
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:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $78
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Minibus: $219
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $54
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $54
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
- Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Pecs?
Prices for flights to both Pecs 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 €33Pecs €27
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
Typical Food Prices in Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
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Dinner for Two€23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Pecs €16
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 Pecs
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Pecs €7.78
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 Pecs, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Pecs Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Pecs?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pecs. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Pecs, 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 Pecs?
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 Pecs in the Summer?
Both Pecs and Vienna during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vienna is around the same temperature as Pecs. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Pecs averages at about 22°C (71°F).
In Pecs, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the summer, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 302 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Pecs. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Pecs 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Pecs in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Pecs. Many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vienna is generally around the same temperature as Pecs. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Pecs fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Pecs during autumn. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vienna usually receives more rain than Pecs. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Pecs 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Pecs in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Pecs. Most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Pecs can be very cold. Vienna can be very cold during winter. Vienna is much warmer than Pecs in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Pecs fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 72 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Pecs. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Pecs 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Pecs in the Spring?
Both Pecs and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vienna is around the same temperature as Pecs. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Pecs averages at about 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. Vienna usually receives more sunshine than Pecs during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 187 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vienna usually receives less rain than Pecs. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Pecs 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pecs 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 (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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