Should you visit Vilnius or Salzburg?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Vilnius and Salzburg. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Which city is cheaper, Salzburg or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is €123. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €68 for a double occupancy room in Vilnius.
A hotel room in Salzburg is about €148 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Vilnius cost around €32 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
Food in Salzburg costs travelers about €32 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Vilnius €32
Salzburg €32
Typical Food prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
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Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour):
$32
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National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius:
$49
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Dinner in local family:
$66
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Cooking Class in Vilnius:
$71
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Cooking Class:
$74
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Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness:
$115
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Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga:
$281
Typical Food prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
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Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch:
$52
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch:
$57
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Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson:
$60
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Salzach Cruise & Dinner at Hohesalzburg Fortress:
$68
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Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner:
$79
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Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Mozart Concert with Dinner:
$84
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Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St Peter`s Abbey in Salzburg:
$86
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Fortress HohenObservationtower Admission, Dinner and Mozart Concert:
$92
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Dinner Cooking Class & Concert - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Mozart:
$93
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The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner:
$102
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Vilnius is €6.64 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €16 per day to get around in Salzburg.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
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Vilnius Airport Departure Private Transfer:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Vilnius:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: from Vilnius to Vilnius International Airport (VNO):
$16
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Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer:
$16
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius City:
$17
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Private Departure Transfer from Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO Airport:
$17
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Vilnius Airport Arrival Private Transfer:
$17
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Private Vilnius VNO Airport - Vilnius City Round-Trip Transfer:
$33
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Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer:
$37
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Departure Private Transfer Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO by Minivan:
$46
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Arrival Private Transfer from Vilnius VNO in Minivan:
$46
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Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer:
$57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
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Salzburg Airport transfer from W.A. Mozart airport to hotels or apartments:
$25
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Private Airport Transfer: W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Salzburg:
$28
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Private Airport Transfer: from Salzburg to W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport (SZG):
$28
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Low Cost Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport or Salzburg City to Salzburg City or Salzburg Airport:
$37
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Low Cost Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Salzburg Train Station:
$37
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Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City:
$50
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Salzburg Airport to Salzburg City - One Way:
$60
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Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre:
$63
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Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG):
$67
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Private transfer: Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Salzburg:
$67
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Private Transfer to Salzburg Airport or Station:
$79
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Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car:
$83
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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.
Entertainment
Vilnius's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €7.78 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €24 per person, per day in Salzburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
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The old town of An audio tour from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn:
$5.99
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Museum of illusions Entrance Ticket:
$14
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Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Vilnius Guided Ghost Walking Tour:
$15
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Vilnius Sightseeing - City Tour:
$15
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Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius:
$15
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Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius:
$15
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Vilnius City Tour audio guide one round 11 languges:
$16
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Vilnius Old Town 2-hour Ghost Tour:
$23
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Bicycle tour Contrasts of Vilnius:
$25
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Highlights of Vilnius - Short City Bike Tour:
$25
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From Vilnius Trakai audio guided tour 11 languages:
$27
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
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Auto-guided Private Tour of Salzburg:
$4.91
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Salzburg Private Tour: Sound of Music City Exploration Game:
$5.21
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Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option:
$5.67
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Salzburg Cathedral: Guided Tour with Entry Ticket:
$5.67
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A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart:
$6.99
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Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour:
$6.99
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The Sound of Music Exploration Game & Tour:
$7.93
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Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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DomQuartier Entrance Ticket and Audio Guide:
$15
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Interactive Puzzle and City Exploration Tour:
$18
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Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket:
$19
Alcohol
The average person spends about €5.10 on alcoholic beverages in Vilnius per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €21 on alcoholic beverages in Salzburg per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Typical Alcohol prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
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Private Austrian Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelière & Chef:
$101
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Private Half Day Salzburg City Tour including Visit to the Stiegl Brewery:
$523
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg than you might in Vilnius.
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