How much do five days in Vienna cost?
Budget around €478 per person for five days in Vienna (Austria), flight included: €53 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in October 2026 — and about €425 on the ground, that is €85 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €53 | €255 | €308 |
| 5 days | €53 | €425 | €478 |
| 7 days | €53 | €595 | €648 |
| 10 days | €53 | €850 | €903 |
| 14 days | €53 | €1190 | €1243 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€53 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€85/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €59 | €298 | €351 |
| Standard | €85 | €425 | €478 |
| Comfort | €153 | €765 | €818 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Vienna: accommodation ≈ €38, meals ≈ €30, transport and sundries ≈ €17.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €53 | October 2026 | €478 |
| Paris | €74 | November 2026 | €499 |
| Lyon | €124 | November 2026 | €549 |
| Marseille | €124 | November 2026 | €549 |
| Toulouse | €145 | October 2026 | €570 |
| Nantes | €165 | November 2026 | €590 |
| Nice | €166 | November 2026 | €591 |
| Geneva | €170 | November 2026 | €595 |
| Bordeaux | €182 | October 2026 | €607 |
| Montpellier | €201 | November 2026 | €626 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Vienna to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Vienna cost?
Budget around €478 per person for five days in Vienna, flight included: €53 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in October 2026) and about €425 on the ground (€85 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €351; in comfort you climb to €818.
What daily budget should I plan for in Vienna?
About €85 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Austria: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €59 on a shoestring and €153 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Vienna an expensive destination?
At €85 a day, Vienna is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Vienna?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €53 from Brussels, up to €201 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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