A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Vladivostok vs. Vienna for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Vladivostok or Vienna?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Vladivostok and Vienna can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Vladivostok or Vienna?

Vladivostok

Vladivostok is a port city on Russia's Pacific coastline and the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Many people visit the city as the beginning or end of their journey on the railway, but there are some attractions to the city itself worth visiting.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Vladivostok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Vladivostok is $54, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vladivostok and Vienna in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vladivostok $27
    Vienna $100
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vladivostok $54
    Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Vladivostok and Vienna

Looking for a hotel in Vladivostok or Vienna? 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 Vladivostok


Hotels in Vienna


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vladivostok $10
    Vienna $20

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna

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


  • Bus to Airport
    $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna

Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
  • Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
  • CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
  • Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
  • Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
  • Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
  • Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
  • Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Vladivostok or Vienna?

Prices for flights to both Vienna and Vladivostok 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
    Vladivostok $17
    Vienna $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
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vladivostok $15
    Vienna $41

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vladivostok $11
    Vienna $18

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 Vladivostok and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Vladivostok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vladivostok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vladivostok 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 Vladivostok.

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


Which is Bigger, Vladivostok or Vienna?

Vienna has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Vladivostok. When comparing the sizes of Vladivostok and Vienna, 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 Vladivostok or Vienna?

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 Vladivostok or Vienna in the Summer?

Both Vienna and Vladivostok during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Vladivostok is cooler than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vladivostok in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Vladivostok often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 122 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Vladivostok. Vladivostok usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Vladivostok 19°C (67°F) 
    Vienna 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Vladivostok or Vienna in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vladivostok and Vienna. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Vladivostok is generally cooler than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Vladivostok average around 10°C (50°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

In Vladivostok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vladivostok usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Vladivostok gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Vladivostok usually receives more rain than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Vladivostok 10°C (50°F) 
    Vienna 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Vladivostok or Vienna in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Vladivostok as well as Vienna. Additionally, most visitors come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Vienna can be very cold during winter. Vladivostok can get quite cold in the winter. Vladivostok is much colder than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Vladivostok averages around -11°C (11°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Vladivostok often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.

Vladivostok usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Vladivostok -11°C (11°F) 
    Vienna 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Vladivostok or Vienna in the Spring?

Both Vienna and Vladivostok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Vienna because of the natural beauty.

In the spring, Vladivostok is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vladivostok in April average around 6°C (44°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).

It's quite sunny in Vienna. Vladivostok usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during spring. Vladivostok gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Vladivostok usually receives more rain than Vienna. Vladivostok gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Vladivostok 6°C (44°F) 
    Vienna 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Vienna and Vladivostok

Vladivostok Vienna
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -11°C (11°F) 12 mm (0.5 in) 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Feb -9°C (17°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mar -1°C (31°F) 24 mm (0.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 6°C (44°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 15°C (59°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 19°C (67°F) 136 mm (5.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Aug 21°C (71°F) 156 mm (6.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in) 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Oct 10°C (50°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Nov 1°C (33°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Dec -8°C (18°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)