Is Bavaria Expensive?

Is Bavaria expensive to visit?

Bavaria is a popular destination that is also moderately priced. It falls in the middle range of travel cost prices globaly with a daily average travel cost of $165. If we compare it to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as other cities in the country.

Bavaria has a handful of popular destinations that attract visitors. One of the most expensive places to visit is Munich. For more affordability, you can see Nuremberg.

Nuremberg, Germany

How expensive is Bavaria?

For a trip to Bavaria, travelers spend on average $165 per day (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations from previous visitors. As this is an average cost, your individual spending may vary, especially since there's a wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options here. If you stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of some of free things to do in the area, you can stick close to the average budget. See more travel costs for Bavaria here to see how all of the average spending costs pan out.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Bavaria?

On average, a weekend trip to Bavaria costs about $494 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a weekend trip costs $988.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Bavaria?

A one week trip to Bavaria costs about $1,153 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,306.

Marienplatz Town Hall, Munich, Germany

Is it expensive to backpack in Bavaria?

Bavaria is a popular backpacker destination with more than 20 hostels. Dorm beds in hostels cost, on average, $30 per night. You'll find quite a range in prices here, too.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Bavaria.

• $26 for a dorm bed at Wombat's City Hostel Munich Hauptbahnhof
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• $27 for a dorm bed at Five Reasons Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Bavaria?

In Bavaria, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $28 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is less than the country's average of $31.

• Munich Segway Tour: $44
• Camp Zeppelin Tour in Spanish: $19
• Half Price Fantastic Munich City Tour: $213
• Andechs Monastery Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour (departs Munich): $208
• Medieval Musical Tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber: $22
• Inside the Third Reich (Private Tour): $213
• Private Munich Rickshaw City Tour and English Garden: $119
• Skip The Line Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Hohenschwangau: $60

Is food expensive in Bavaria?

In Bavaria, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $39 per day on food, which is less than the country's average of $43.

• Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $141
• Private - Viktualienmarkt Food Tour and Beyond - best Munich tastings: $229
• Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Dinner : $273
• Original Munich Christmas Market Food Tour - all tastings included: $136
• Private Salzburg History & Food Tour with Munich train add-on: $55
• Private Full Day Bavarian Beer and Food Tour in Munich: $209

Is transportation expensive in Bavaria?

The prices of local transportation in Bavaria can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $22 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $26. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.