Which place is cheaper, Quito or Innsbruck?
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 Innsbruck or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Innsbruck and Quito can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Innsbruck or Quito?
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vienna, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayInnsbruck $185Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Innsbruck is $185, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Innsbruck and Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInnsbruck $89Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInnsbruck $178Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Innsbruck and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Innsbruck or Quito? 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: Innsbruck Hotel Prices and Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Innsbruck $18Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Alpbach - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Kitzbühel/SkiWelt - Arrival Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Mayrhofen - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Soelden - Arrival Private Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to St.Anton am Arlberg - Arrival Transfer: $168
- Innsbruck Airport INN to Alpbach - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $251
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Innsbruck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Saalbach-Hinterglemm - Arrival Transfer: $292
- Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre: $68
- Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Quito hotels to Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $28
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $28
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Quito PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport: $36
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $36
- Transfer In from Quito's Airport to the city: $39
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfers Friends Airport Quito: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Innsbruck or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito and Innsbruck 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 dayInnsbruck $81Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch$4.40
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Pasta Lunch$9.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
- Walking Traditional Food Tour: $163
- A Walking Food Tour with Full Meal by Do Eat Better: $166
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- 3-hour Andean Cooking Class in Quito with a Local Chef: $85
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Quito after-dark street food tour : $100
- Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Innsbruck $23Quito $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Schloss Ambras Entrance$9.39
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Botanical Garden Entrance Fee$2.35
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Innsbruck Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Innsbruck Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- The Golden Roof and Imperial A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Innsbruck English Audio Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $10
- Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck: $12
- Bergisel Olympia Ski Jump Arena Ticket: $13
- Swarovski Exclusive Guided Tour with Drink & Gift: $14
- Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck: $15
- Alpenzoo Entrance Ticket: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
- Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting: $23
- Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
- Middle of the World shuttle Tour: $35
- Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off: $35
- Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town : $36
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayInnsbruck $23Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Innsbruck and Quito, we can see that Innsbruck is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Innsbruck is in Europe and Quito is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Innsbruck would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Innsbruck than you might in Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Innsbruck Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Innsbruck or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Innsbruck. When comparing the sizes of Innsbruck and Quito, 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.