Which place is cheaper, Tihany or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Tihany?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna or Tihany, 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 Tihany?
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.
Tihany
Located on the northern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary, Tihany is a historic village with quaint streets and bustling squares - all centered on the twin-towered Tihany Benedictine Abbey which dates back to the 11th century.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Hungary, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Tihany €41
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, while the average daily cost in Tihany is €41. 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 Tihany in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Tihany €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Tihany €36
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Tihany
Looking for a hotel in Vienna or Tihany? 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 Tihany Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Tihany €10
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:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $930
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $930
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $738
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $636
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $588
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $510
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $444
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
Is it cheaper to fly into Vienna or Tihany?
Prices for flights to both Tihany 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 €33Tihany €17
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 €38Tihany €4.52
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 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: $320
Tours and Activities in Tihany
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tihany.
- The best of Keszthely walking tour: $98
- Erotic Renaissance Wax Museum Entrance Ticket: $5.45
- Lake Balaton: Paddle Board Tour of Tihany National Park: $43
- Lake Balaton: Sunset SUP Tour Tihany: $43
- Romantic tour around Keszthely for couples: $98
- Special Magical Christmas Walking Tour in Keszthely: $218
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVienna €17Tihany €6.17
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 Tihany
Also in Tihany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Budapest: Wine Tasting At Balaton Full Day Private Tour: $1,219
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vienna and Tihany, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Tihany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tihany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tihany 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 Tihany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vienna Expensive? and Is Tihany Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Tihany?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 1180 times larger than the population of Tihany. When comparing the sizes of Vienna and Tihany, 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 Tihany?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Vienna or Tihany in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Tihany. Many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Vienna is around the same temperature as Tihany in the summer. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Tihany fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tihany this time of the year. In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Tihany during summer. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vienna usually receives more rain than Tihany. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Tihany 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Tihany in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Tihany. Most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Vienna is around the same temperature as Tihany. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vienna in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Tihany averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Tihany. Vienna gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 152 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in October than Tihany. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Tihany 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Tihany in the Winter?
Both Tihany 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.
It's quite cold in Tihany in the winter. The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In January, Vienna is generally much warmer than Tihany. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 2°C (36°F), and Tihany fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Vienna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tihany during winter. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vienna usually receives more rain than Tihany. Vienna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Tihany -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Tihany in the Spring?
Both Tihany and Vienna during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Vienna is around the same temperature as Tihany in the spring. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Tihany fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the spring, Vienna often gets more sunshine than Tihany. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 178 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in April than Tihany. Vienna gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Tihany 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Tihany and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 27 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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