Luxury Travel Guide: Austria

Accommodation

$250-600 per night

Upscale hotels, boutique properties, spa resorts, premium locations with full amenities

Food & Dining

$80-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium wine experiences, gourmet food tours

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private transfers, taxis, car rentals, first-class train tickets, helicopter transfers

Activities

$80-250 per day

Premium guided tours, exclusive experiences, private guides, luxury spa treatments, concert tickets

Shop at local supermarkets and prepare meals instead of eating out for every meal (typically 60-70% cheaper)

Use public transportation day passes instead of individual tickets (usually 30-40% savings)

Visit during shoulder seasons rather than peak winter ski season (generally 25-40% lower accommodation costs)

Book accommodation outside city centers and take public transport in (typically 40-60% cheaper lodging)

Take advantage of free hiking trails and nature activities instead of paid attractions (can save $30-80 per day)

Look for hotels that include breakfast to reduce daily food costs (saves approximately $10-20 per day)

Purchase museum passes for multiple attractions rather than individual entries (usually 20-35% savings)

Eating only in tourist areas near major attractions instead of local neighborhoods (typically 100-150% markup)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using Austria's excellent public transport system (usually 300-500% more expensive)

Not booking accommodation well in advance during ski season and summer months (can cost 50-100% more)

Exchanging money at airports or tourist areas instead of using ATMs or banks (typically 5-10% worse rates)