A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vilnius vs. Luxembourg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vilnius or Luxembourg?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Luxembourg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Vilnius or Luxembourg?

Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.


Which place is cheaper, Luxembourg or Vilnius?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €117, 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 Vilnius and Luxembourg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vilnius 41
    Luxembourg 100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vilnius 82
    Luxembourg 200
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Luxembourg

Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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.

Hotels in Vilnius


Hotels in Luxembourg


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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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Luxembourg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vilnius 7.26
    Luxembourg 8.45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vilnius

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vilnius:


  • Train to Airport
    0.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:

  • Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers: $35
  • Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $41
  • Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $70
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius: $101
  • Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $154
  • From Suburbs Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Hotel Transfer: $164
  • Kaunas Airport Private Transfer from Kaunas to Vilnius: $176
  • Hot air balloon flight Vilnius, Trakai with Transfer & Shampagne: $200
  • Premium Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai (transfer included): $207
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $235
  • Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $235

Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Luxembourg?

Prices for flights to both Luxembourg and Vilnius 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Vilnius 63
    Luxembourg 129
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Dinner for Two
    13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.

  • Dinner with a local family: $94
  • Zeppelin Cooking Class: $117

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vilnius 9.57
    Luxembourg 13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Walking Tour
    5.79

Tours and Activities in Vilnius

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:

  • Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
  • Vilnius Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.10
  • Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
  • Iron Wolf to Gate of Dawn Self Guided Tour of Vilnius: $8.99
  • The Old Town of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Audio Tour of the South Part of the Vilnius Old Town: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $11
  • Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core: $12
  • Live guide tour via WhatsApp - Vilnius Ghetto: $12
  • Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $13
  • Audio Tour of Vilnius Old Town Core and the South Part 2in1: $14
  • Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vilnius 6.08
    Luxembourg 11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:


  • Beer
    4.34

Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius

Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $62
  • Pub Crawl with Welcome Drink and Traditional Snacks: $77


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Luxembourg, we can see that Luxembourg is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Vilnius.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Luxembourg Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Luxembourg?

Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Luxembourg. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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.