Which place is cheaper, Linz or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Linz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Linz 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: Belgrade or Linz?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Linz
Located on the shores of the Danube River, Linz is Austria's third largest city and the capital city of the Upper Austria province. It is best known for is Renaissance architecture including a number of churches as well as a historic castle.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Linz $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Linz is $122. 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 Belgrade and Linz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Linz $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Linz $126
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Linz
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Linz? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Linz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Linz $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $84
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Linz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Linz:
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to Wels city: $68
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz city centre to Linz Airport: $70
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to City centre: $70
- Private Transfer from Linz to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $180
- Transfer from Linz to Munich: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $212
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Linz?
Prices for flights to both Linz and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $9.21Linz $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
- The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135
Typical Food Prices in Linz
Some typical examples of dining costs in Linz are as follows:
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Leberkäse (Sausage Loaf)$4.50
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Lunch$9.11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Linz $14
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.09
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16
Tours and Activities in Linz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Linz are as follows:
- Linz Harbor Cruise: $15
- Detective Trail puzzle tour for the whole family: $16
- What the bloody hell is there in Linz? 1,5 hour walking tour: $24
- Linz Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour: $74
- Private History Tour with a Linzer Cake Tasting: $149
- Linz Exploration: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $176
- Linz Old Town Highlights Walking Tour with Pöstlingbergbahn: $191
- Linz Cultural Marvels Walking Tour: $205
- Literature in Adalbert Stifter Institute Private Tour: $210
- Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $210
- Literature in Adalbert Stifter Institute Private Tour : $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Linz $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
- Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Linz, we can see that Linz is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Linz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Linz than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Linz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Linz?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Linz. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Linz, 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.
When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Linz?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Linz in the Summer?
Both Linz and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Linz this time of year.
In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Linz. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Linz fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Linz. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Linz during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Linz receives 236 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Linz. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Linz receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Linz 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Linz in the Autumn?
Both Linz and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Linz for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Linz in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Linz fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Linz. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linz receives 129 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Linz. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Linz receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Linz 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Linz in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Linz. Also, many visitors come to Linz in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Linz can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much warmer than Linz. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Linz averages at about -0°C (31°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Linz during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Linz receives 57 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Linz. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Linz receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Linz -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Linz in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Linz. Also, most visitors come to Linz for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Linz. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Linz fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the spring, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Linz. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linz receives 163 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Linz. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Linz receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Linz 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Linz and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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