Which place is cheaper, Linz or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Linz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Linz, 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: Ephesus or Linz?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, 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 dayEphesus $143Linz $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Linz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Linz $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Linz $126
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Linz
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Linz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Linz $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Linz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Linz:
- Transfer from Linz to Munich: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $212
- Private Transfer from Linz to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $180
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to City centre: $70
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz city centre to Linz Airport: $70
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to Wels city: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Linz?
Prices for flights to both Linz and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Linz $34
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Linz $14
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- For Cruisers: Skip-the-line Private Free Ephesus Tour : $0.05
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.53
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Kusadasi Traditional Turkish Bath Hamam Experience : $17
- SKIP THE LINE :Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour For Cruiser Guest: $19
- Private & Mini Group Classical Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
Tours and Activities in Linz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Linz are as follows:
- Christmas Tales of Linz – Private Walking Tour: $544
- Christmas Tales of Linz – Private Walking Tour: $262
- Cycling Tour of Linz with a Private Guide: $237
- Detective Trail puzzle tour for the whole family: $16
- Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $214
- Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $210
- Linz - Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
- Linz Christmas Market Tour: $294
- Linz Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
- Linz Cultural Marvels Walking Tour: $401
- Linz Cultural Marvels Walking Tour: $205
- Linz Exploration: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $176
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Linz $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Linz, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Linz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Linz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Linz 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Linz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Linz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Linz?
Linz has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Linz?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Linz in the Summer?
Both Linz and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Linz for the family-friendly experiences.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Linz in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Linz fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Linz, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Linz. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linz receives 236 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Linz. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Linz receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Linz 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Linz in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Linz. Also, many visitors come to Linz in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Linz. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Linz averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Linz during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Linz receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Linz. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Linz receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Linz 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Linz in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Linz. Also, most visitors come to Linz for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Linz can be very cold during winter. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Linz. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Linz fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Linz. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linz receives 57 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Linz. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Linz receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Linz -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Linz in the Spring?
Both Linz and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Linz because of the natural beauty.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Linz in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Linz fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Linz during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Linz receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Linz. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Linz receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Linz 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Linz and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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