Which place is cheaper, Split 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.
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Should you visit Bad Gastein or Split?
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 Split can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bad Gastein or Split?
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria, The Best Christmas Market Tours in Austria, The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Bad Gastein Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBad Gastein €147Split €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Bad Gastein is €147, while the average daily cost in Split is €127. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBad Gastein €62Split €74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBad Gastein €124Split €148
Compare Hotels in Bad Gastein and Split
Looking for a hotel in Bad Gastein or Split? 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.
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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 Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bad Gastein €40Split €14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- **Private Door to Door Airport Split Transfer up to 15 People** : $60
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $40
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $40
- Airport Transfer from Split: $46
- Airport Transfer to Split: $46
- Airport transfers - round trip: $160
- Airport(Resnik) to or from Split transfer: $71
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Split Airport to Split City : $60
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Split City to Split Airport SPU : $60
- Ferry Transfers Between Split and Hvar: $40
- From Split Airport to Sibenik, Private Transfer, max 8: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Bad Gastein or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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
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Food Meals for one dayBad Gastein €60Split €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $209
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bad Gastein €21Split €3.72
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.36
- Split Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.55
- Quest Experience in Marjan Hill Witch Hunt: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Trogir Open Top Bus Trip + Free Split Walking Tour: $13
- Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Adriatic Blues and Roman Clues Split Audio Tour: $15
- Diocletian's Palace Virtual Reality Experience: $15
- Split's Past and Future GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $16
- Virtual Reality Experience in Split: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBad Gastein €7.86Split €7.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Dalmatian wine tasting by Bottiglia wine & deli: $54
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Blue Lagoon & Wine tasting - 3 islands tour: $108
- Private History and Wine Tour in Trogir and Klis: $173
- From Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $176
- Zinfandel Wine Tasting & Storytelling with Dalmatian Food: $178
When comparing the travel costs between Bad Gastein and Split, we can see that Bad Gastein 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bad Gastein or Split?
Split has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Bad Gastein and Split, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.