Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or San Juan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or San Juan, 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna $162San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is $162, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna $100San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna $200San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Vienna and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna $20San Juan $14
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$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $936
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $936
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $928
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $743
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $640
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $635
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $592
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $515
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $447
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with Stop in Cesky Krumlov: $295
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Old San Juan Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Transfer: $99
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port: Transfer to San Juan hotel: $272
- San Juan One-way Transfer: $30
- San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel : $50
- San Juan Airport (SJU): Private Transfer to San Juan Port: $272
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla Y Luxury SUV, Select Zone: $77
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla S Lux Sedan, Select Zone: $79
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Mercedes ECO Van, Select Zone: $87
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $36San Juan $36
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
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna $41San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Concert show and museum ticket in House of Strauss: $71
- 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
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $139
- 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: $322
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $210
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $252
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Full-Day Tour: El Yunque, Luquillo Beach, Bio Bay Night Kayaking: $155
- Rum Craft Cocktail Tour in San Juan: $65
- 1 or 2 Hour Puerto Rico Horseback Ride Experience!: $210
- Arenales Caves, Waterfall & River Swimming Adventure: $140
- Arte Boriken-Urban Art & Beach Sip & Paint Tour: $145
- Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure from San Juan: $110
- Black Sand Beach- See The Southeast of Puerto Rico Private Tour: $150
- Carolina: ATV Adventure at Campo Rico Ranch with Guide: $136
- Craft Beer Private Tour in San Juan: $168
- Cruise Ship Travelers: Hike to a Hidden Puerto Rican Waterfall: $85
- Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo: $175
- Discover El Yunque: Half-Day Rainforest Tour: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna $18San Juan $12
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
- 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: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
Sample the Local Flavors in San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and San Juan, we can see that San Juan is more expensive. And not only is Vienna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna is in Europe and San Juan is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 San Juan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Juan 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 San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or San Juan?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and San Juan, 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 San Juan?
Vienna has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but San Juan experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vienna or San Juan in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and San Juan. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. San Juan attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Vienna is generally cooler than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 23°C (73°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in San Juan this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives less rain than San Juan. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)San Juan 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Vienna or San Juan in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as San Juan. Most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to San Juan throughout the year.
Vienna is much colder than San Juan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and San Juan fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in San Juan. In the autumn, Vienna often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 235 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in San Juan. Vienna usually gets less rain in October than San Juan. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)San Juan 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Vienna or San Juan in the Winter?
Both San Juan and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to San Juan because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In the winter, Vienna is much colder than San Juan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vienna in January average around 2°C (36°F), and San Juan averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in San Juan. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than San Juan during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while San Juan receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives less rain than San Juan. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)San Juan 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Vienna or San Juan in the Spring?
Both San Juan and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to San Juan year-round.
In April, Vienna is generally much colder than San Juan. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 13°C (55°F), and San Juan fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In San Juan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets less sunshine than San Juan. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Juan receives 272 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets less rain in April than San Juan. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while San Juan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)San Juan 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for San Juan and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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.