Salzburg Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

While Vienna is grand and important, Salzburg is photogenic and endlessly charming. At the base of the Alps, this is the place to visit in Austria beyond the capital, or perhaps even instead of the capital.

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Travel Costs to Salzburg

Population 146,600
Area 146,600
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$101.04
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Salzburg

Salzburg Hotel Seasons

Salzburg Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar23.91 - 38.04
starstarstarstarstar59.78 - 68.48
starstarstarstarstar61.96 - 146.74
starstarstarstarstar67.39 - 168.48
starstarstarstarstar114.13 - 254.35

Salzburg Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed19.57 - 27.17

Salzburg Attractions Prices

Best tours in Salzburg

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Hohensalzburg FortressThis fortress dominates the city from above, with excellent views. You can save by walking up instead of the funicular.
Adults
Children
18.48
6.52
Mozart birth houseThis popular attraction in old town is a big draw in Salzburg.
Adults
Children
13.04
3.26
Sound of Music bus tourEven if you don't know the movie, the half-day tour by Panorama is a fun and excellent way to see the area.
Adults
65.22

Salzburg Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastYour hotel or hostel will likely include a breakfast buffet. If not, a supermarket or bakery is your best bet.5.43 - 9.78
Budget lunchBratwurst stands in Old Town are cheap, and other casual dining options are nearby.6.52 - 10.87
Budget dinnerSit-down dinners can be reasonable even in Old Town or the Augustiner Brewery. 11.96 - 20.65
Beer (.5L)The Augustiner Brewery might be cheapest, but normal bars offer decent deals as well.3.26 - 6.52

Salzburg Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center25.00 - 32.61
3km taxi ride in Salzburg8.70 - 14.13
Bus ride in Salzburg2.17
24-hour bus pass5.43

Getting to Salzburg

Getting around Salzburg

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When to visit Salzburg

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January37252.6
February42272.1
March51333
April58393.2
May68474.5
June72536
July76566.2
August76565.9
September68504
October59422.9
November46333.3
December39282.9

Salzburg Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:10am6:21pm
21 Jun5:09am9:10pm
21 Sep6:52am7:09pm
21 Dec7:54am4:18pm

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