A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Uppsala vs. Bregenz for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uppsala or Bregenz?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Bregenz, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Uppsala or Bregenz?

Uppsala

Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.

Bregenz

Bregenz is the capital city of Vorarlberg and has almost 30,000 residents. It sits on the northern edge of the Alps on the edge of Lake Constance, which is one of the largest lakes in Europe. The city is popular as a travel destination during the summer months when it hosts several festivals. The most famous and popular one is the summer music festival, Bregenzer Festspiele.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best Luxury Tours to Austria, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Bregenz or Uppsala?

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 Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Bregenz is $178. 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 Uppsala and Bregenz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uppsala $102
    Bregenz $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uppsala $204
    Bregenz $156
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Bregenz

Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Bregenz? 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 Uppsala


Hotels in Bregenz


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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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Bregenz Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uppsala $22
    Bregenz $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala

Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75

Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Bregenz?

Prices for flights to both Bregenz and Uppsala 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
    Uppsala $63
    Bregenz $84

Typical Food Prices in Bregenz

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bregenz:


  • Lunch from Market (for 2)
    $7.77
  • Kebabs for Dinner (for 2)
    $9.39
  • Chocolate
    $1.99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uppsala $21
    Bregenz $17

Tours and Activities in Uppsala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.

  • 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
  • Adventure parc: $54
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
  • Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
  • Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
  • Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
  • Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
  • Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
  • The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
  • Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
  • Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40

Tours and Activities in Bregenz

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bregenz.

  • Bregenz - Historic Guided walking tour: $411
  • Bregenz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.42
  • Surprise tour of Bregenz guided by a Local: $163

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uppsala $20
    Bregenz $22


When comparing the travel costs between Uppsala and Bregenz, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is Bregenz Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Bregenz?

Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bregenz. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Bregenz, 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.