Travel Costs in Austria
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $75
- Mid-range / day
- $175
- Luxury / day
- $450
- Budget meal
- $12
- Coffee
- $4.5
- Local transport
- $2.5
- Budget hotel
- $35
- Mid-range hotel
- $130
Overview
Austria is a moderately expensive Western European destination, with Vienna being the priciest city and alpine resort towns like Innsbruck or Salzburg also commanding premium prices. Accommodation and dining out are the biggest cost drivers, though the country's excellent public transport network helps travelers manage ground transportation costs efficiently. Overall costs sit slightly below Switzerland and Scandinavia but above Southern European destinations.
Notes
Purchase a Vienna City Card or regional transport pass for unlimited public transit access, and look for Mittagsmenü (lunch specials) at local restaurants, which typically offer a two-course meal for around 10-14 USD — far cheaper than ordering à la carte at dinner.