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How much does a trip to Vienna, Austria cost?
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A 3-night trip to Vienna, Austria for 2 people costs about €800 on a mid-range budget, from €290 travelling cheaply up to €1,200 in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated October 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €465 |
| Food & drinks | €165 |
| Local transport | €87 |
| Sights & activities | €83 |
| Total | €800 |
Cost per person per day in Vienna, Austria
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €19 | €77 | €110 |
| Food & drinks | €18 | €28 | €38 |
| Local transport | €6 | €14 | €23 |
| Sights & activities | €5.5 | €14 | €28 |
| Total per person per day | €48 | €135 | €200 |
What things cost in Vienna, Austria
Hotel room per night
- Budget€37
- Mid-range€155
- Comfort€225
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 27 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€10.66
- Street food or quick meal€4.44
- Coffee€2.67
- Beer€3.55
- Taxi per km€1.33
- Public transport ticket€2.40
Hotels in Vienna, Austria
Budget: €37 · Mid-range: €155 · Comfort: €225
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Vienna, Austria
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €36 - €45. Use only the official ranked taxis at VIE. Official fares to the centre typically run 36-45 EUR. Metered fares are regulated, but always confirm the meter is running and refuse fixed-price offers from touts inside the arrivals hall.
- Best alternative: City Airport Train (CAT), direct to Wien Mitte (€16)
- Buy a ticket before boarding and validate it by stamping in the blue box at the platform or station entrance. Mobile tickets in the WienMobil app are validated when activated. S-Bahn and U-Bahn require validation before boarding; forgetting to validate counts as travelling without a ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €105.
- Tipping is expected but modest. Round up the bill in restaurants or leave 5-10%, round up taxis to the nearest euro, and tip tour guides a small amount only if satisfied. Tips are appreciated but not demanded.
- No automatic service/coperto charge in Vienna. Service is included in the menu prices, so extra tips are voluntary. Menu prices must include VAT. If a cover or bread charge appears, it should be stated on the menu before ordering.
- Always select to be charged in euros (local currency) and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card terminals. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Be cautious with independent ATMs in tourist areas that advertise high withdrawal limits, as some charge above-average fees. Paying by card is widespread in Vienna.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-07. Your trip can cost more or less.