A group trip to Salzburg, Austria
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A baroque town with lakes to the east and ski slopes to the south. Best months for a group: December, January and February. Our estimate for three nights in January is about £275 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Salzburg is in season for a group in December, January and February, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 6°C in December, 4°C in January and 9°C in February. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in January, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £275 each | Flight £135, usually £95 to £185 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £140 |
| Paris | About £275 each | Flight £135, usually £90 to £200 | Bed £140 |
| Barcelona | About £230 each | Flight £90, usually £60 to £135 | Bed £140 |
| Milan | About £230 each | Flight £90, usually £60 to £135 | Bed £140 |
| Amsterdam | About £275 each | Flight £135, usually £90 to £200 | Bed £140 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to January for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Salzburg is good for
- Culture: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nature: very good (4 out of 5)
- Snow and skiing: very good (4 out of 5)
- City life: good (3 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Old town
- Salzkammergut lakes
- Christmas markets
Who it suits
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
- A ski or snowboard trip in the season
Getting there
The airport is SZG. Bus to the old town in twenty five minutes.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Salzburg cost?
Our estimate is about £275 each from London for three nights in January, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Salzburg with friends?
December, January and February suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 6°C in December, 4°C in January and 9°C in February.
How do you get from the airport to Salzburg?
Bus to the old town in twenty five minutes.