A beloved destination for ski lovers, Austria is a country located in Central Europe made out of nine federal states. Around 32% of Austria finds itself at altitudes under 500 meters, the rest of the terrain being highly mountainous, thanks to the Alps. The main cities travelers love to visit in Austria are Vienna (the capital), Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Graz. Have a look below to discover Austria travel costs in these popular travel destinations.
Graz
This medieval old town is the capital city of Styria, a province located in the south of Austria. In Graz, one can take a funicular to Schlossberg (or the town hill) and visit an old clock tower, the Uhrturm. Despite the historical setting, across the River Mur, travelers can feast their eyes with contemporary art at the Kunsthaus Graz.
How much does it cost to visit Graz?
A budget traveler will spend around € 39 daily while they visit Graz. This doesn’t include any accommodation costs, however. For more detailed Graz travel costs, take a look at the tables below.
Graz accommodation costs
| Hotel or hostel for one person | € 24 – 101 |
| Typical double room | € 47 – 202 |
Graz food and drinks costs
| Meal in an inexpensive restaurant | € 8.50 – 15 |
| Meal in a mid-range restaurant | € 17 – 23 |
| Local beer (0.5 liter, draught) | € 3 – 3.80 |
| Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Graz, however. | € 1.50 – 2 |
Graz fares and public transport
| One-way public transportation ticket | € 2.40 |
| Taxi (price per kilometer) | € 1.50 – 2 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | € 1.17 – 1.30 |
Graz visiting costs – Top attractions in Graz
| Schlossberg with the funicular | € 1.70 |
| Graz Old Town | Free |
| Schloss Eggenberg | € 15 |
| Uhrturm with the elevator | € 7 |
| Landeszeughaus | € 9.50 |
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Innsbruck
Located on the Inn River, Innsbruck was the host of the 1976 Winter Olympics. And for a good reason, too. Like with much of Austria, the city is picturesquely set against the mountains and filled with street cafes and surrounding areas that look like something out of the Heidi movie. As the Olympic title would indicate, the city is a good starting point to hit the slopes, but there is much more to it. The historic district has a cobblestone feel that you’ve come to expect from the Alps. In addition to the setting, you can tour historic sites such as the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I.
How much does it cost to visit Innsbruck?
On a budget trip, a visit to Innsbruck will cost around € 38 daily, without accommodation. For more information related to Innsbruck travel cost, just keep reading.
Innsbruck accommodation costs
| Hotel or hostel for one person | € 22 – 97 |
| Typical double room | € 44 – 194 |
Innsbruck food and drinks costs
| Meal in an inexpensive restaurant | € 10 – 15 |
| Meal in a mid-range restaurant | € 27 – 35 |
| Local beer (0.5 liter, draught) | € 3.30 – 4 |
| Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Innsbruck, however. | € 2 – 2.50 |
Innsbruck fares and public transport
| One-way public transportation ticket | € 2.85 |
| Taxi (price per kilometer) | € 2 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | € 1.20 – 1.34 |
Innsbruck visiting costs – Top attractions in Innsbruck
| Nordkette Cable Car roundtrip | € 36.50 |
| Innsbruck Old Town | Free |
| Hungerburg Funicular roundtrip | € 9.50 |
| Bergisel Ski Jump | € 10 |
| Ambras Castle | € 12 |
Innsbruck Card
| 24h Innsbruck Card | € 43 |
| 48h Innsbruck Card | € 50 |
The Innsbruck Card offers discounted access to tens of popular tourist attractions, plus public transport, tours, lifts, and cable cars. In addition, it offers discounts to partner activities, like those offered by casinos and fitness clubs.
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. It is 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
| Meal in an inexpensive restaurant | € 8 – 15 |
| Meal in a mid-range restaurant | € 15 – 30 |
| Local beer (0.5 liter, draught) | € 3 – 4 |
| Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Salzburg, however. | € 1 – 2.50 |
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 |
The Salzburg Card includes access to all of the cities museums and attractions, plus public transport. It also offers discounts for buying tickets to cultural events and concerts.
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Vienna
Named the most liveable city in the world, Vienna is Austria’s capital city. It is the home of the waltz, the Habsburg palaces, and a place with a ridiculous amount of history. Walk on the cobblestone streets of downtown Vienna for an evening and you can almost hear famous composers at work. In fact, many of the walking areas are lined with small orchestral ensembles playing their way through the night. Elbowing in on their act, of course, are those rare performers who dress in a period piece and then stand in one place for what seems to be endless time. Buddhist monks would have been envious if they had believed in jealousy.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Vienna’s travel costs are higher. However, with a bit of planning, you could find a budget hostel and affordable restaurants. The attractions are kind of expensive, but there’s plenty of cheap beer to drown your sorrow if you have any regrets.
How much does it cost to visit Vienna?
To visit Vienna on a budget, set aside €42 for each day. Please note that this amount doesn’t also include accommodation. For better planning, read on to see the detailed Vienna travel costs.
Vienna accommodation costs
| Hotel or hostel for one person | € 27 – 250 |
| Typical double room | € 53 – 501 |
Vienna food and drinks costs
| Meal in an inexpensive restaurant | € 8 – 14 |
| Meal in a mid-range restaurant | € 15 – 30 |
| Local beer (0.5 liter, draught) | € 3.50 – 4.50 |
| Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Vienna, however. | € 1 – 3 |
Vienna fares and public transport
| One-way public transportation ticket | € 2.40 |
| Taxi (price per kilometer) | € 1.40 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | € 1.20 – 1.30 |
Vienna visiting costs – Top attractions in Vienna
| Schonbrunn Palace | € 16 |
| Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna | € 16 |
| Historic Center of Vienna | Free |
| Tiergarten Schoenbrunn – Zoo Vienna | € 20 |
| Belvedere Museum | € 25 |
Vienna Pass
| 24h Vienna Pass | € 70 |
| 48h Vienna Pass | € 85.50 |
The Vienna Pass offers access to over 60 museums and attractions in Austria’s capital, plus hop-on-hop-off bus tours and a pocket guide. There is also the Vienna Card, but, in my opinion, it offers fewer perks.
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Austria travel costs sources
- Austria travel costs for accommodation costs via Budgetyourtrip.com
- Austria travel costs for food, drinks, and transportation via Numbeo.com
- Tap water safety researched separately via Google answers for each city.
- Top attractions selected using TripAdvisor. Each attraction name is a link to the official website page of that attraction, if available.
- Ticket costs / free access information via the official websites of the attractions. I mentioned the cost of a regular adult ticket, for permanent exhibitions. Discounts and temporary exhibition prices are available on their official websites.
- City pass information about prices and what each includes is from the official website for each travel pass. A link is available for each pass in order to easily find more information and/or to purchase a pass.