A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bad Gastein vs. Munich for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bad Gastein or Munich?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Munich can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Munich?

Bad Gastein

Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.

Munich

Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, The Best Christmas Market Tours in Austria, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, and The Best Walking Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Munich or Bad Gastein?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €147, while the average daily cost in Munich is €168. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Bad Gastein and Munich in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bad Gastein 62
    Munich 89
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bad Gastein 124
    Munich 178
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Munich

Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Munich? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Bad Gastein


Hotels in Munich


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bad Gastein Hotel Prices and Munich Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bad Gastein 40
    Munich 19

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:


  • Single Zone Trip on Subway
    2.30
  • Inner District Subway Day Pass
    5.20
  • City transport day ticket
    11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:

  • First Class Transfer in Munich Airport MUC: $215
  • Airport Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Business Car: $166
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $81
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $71
  • Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport MUC to Munich by Luxury Car: $265
  • Budapest: Private transfer to Munich or Munich to Budapest: $547
  • Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Business Car: $166
  • Departure Transfer: Munich to Munich Airport MUC by Luxury Car: $265
  • Guided Nymphenburg Palace Tour with Transfers & skip the line.: $244
  • Munich : Private Transfer to/from Munich Airport and City: $153
  • Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
  • Munich Airport (MUC) to Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Arrival Transfer: $201

Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Munich?

Prices for flights to both Munich and Bad Gastein change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bad Gastein 60
    Munich 47

Typical Food Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:


  • Bratwurst
    5.00
  • Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)
    1.95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.

  • Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $35
  • Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $51
  • Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $52
  • 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
  • 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
  • Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $66
  • Munich Food Tour : True Bavarian Full Meal with Drinks: $70
  • Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $85
  • Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $87
  • Munich Old Town Food Tour with 10+ Bavarian Specialties: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bad Gastein 21
    Munich 29

Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich

Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Schack Gallery Entrance
    4.00
  • Munich Zoo Entrance
    9.00
  • Pub Crawl Munich Tour
    14
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (2)
    24

Tours and Activities in Munich

Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Virtual Tour 360 Video Octoberfest Munich with Wolfgang: $3.52
  • A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tours Munich With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Munich Beer Halls and Baroque Old Town Self Guided Tour: $6.93
  • Friendship Quest in Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
  • Munich Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Munich Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
  • Munich Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Audio City Tour in Munich: $9.56
  • Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Munich’s Third Reich: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $12

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bad Gastein 7.86
    Munich 37

Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:


  • Hofbrauhaus
    12

Sample the Local Flavors in Munich

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:

  • Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
  • Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $34
  • Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
  • English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $41
  • Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $42
  • South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $46
  • Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $56
  • Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $65
  • Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
  • Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $81
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $316
  • Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317


When comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Munich, we can see that Munich is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bad Gastein Expensive? and Is Munich Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Munich?

Munich has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Munich, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.