Salzburg

The birthplace of the famous Mozart and the story from The Sound of Music, Salzburg is a city located at Austria’s border with Germany, in the Austrian Alps. It’s like Vienna without all the hustle and bustle.

Crossed by the Salzach River, Salzburg is divided by it in two: the Old City (Altstadt) on the left bank, and the New City (Neustadt) on the right one.

A stroll through the shopping district can leave you breathless and, occasionally, penniless, but it’s worth it. Salzburg is a town where you can drink monks’ beers, watch an opera performance, or just walk through exquisite rose gardens. Unfortunately, when it comes to being costly, it gives Vienna a true run for its money.

How much does it cost to visit Salzburg?

If you’re planning to visit Salzburg on a budget, you should plan to spend around € 40 per day. This, however, is without any accommodation for the night. More detailed Salzburg travel costs can be found below.

Salzburg accommodation costs

Hotel or hostel for one person	€ 25 – 140
Typical double room	€ 51 – 281

Salzburg budget travel tip
There aren’t a lot of hostels in Salzburg, so book ahead if you want to spend less.

Salzburg food and drinks costs

A meal in an inexpensive restaurant	€ 8 – 15
A meal in a mid-range restaurant	€ 15 – 30
Local beer (0.5 liters, draught)	€ 3 – 4
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Salzburg, however.	€ 1 – 2.50

Austria travel costs: Salzburg food & drinking budget

Salzburg fares and public transport

One-way public transportation ticket	€ 2
Taxi (price per kilometer)	€ 1.05 – 2
Gasoline (1 liter)	€ 1.15 – 1.30

Salzburg visiting costs – Top attractions in Salzburg

Salzburg Old Town	Free
Fortress Hohensalzburg	€ 12.90
Untersberg Peak	Free
Red Bull Hangar-7	Free
Schloss Hellbrunn	€ 12.50

Salzburg Card

24h Salzburg Card	€ 26
48h Salzburg Card	€ 34

Austria travel costs: Salzburg Pass prices

The Salzburg Card includes access to all of the city’s museums and attractions, plus public transport. It also offers discounts for buying tickets to cultural events and concerts.

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