A Travel Price Comparison for Austria Linz vs. Bad Gastein for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Linz or Bad Gastein?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Linz and Bad Gastein 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: Linz or Bad Gastein?

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.

Bad Gastein

Located in the High Tauern Mountains south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is a spa and ski town known for hotels and villas built into steep and forested slopes. While the town is most visited in the winter for skiing purposes, it is also a home base for many hiking opportunities throughout the summer.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Austria, The Best Adventure Tours to Austria, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Austria, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Austria.


Which place is cheaper, Bad Gastein or Linz?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Linz is €114, while the average daily cost in Bad Gastein 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 Linz and Bad Gastein in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Linz 58
    Bad Gastein 62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Linz 116
    Bad Gastein 124
Compare Hotels in Linz and Bad Gastein

Looking for a hotel in Linz or Bad Gastein? 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 Linz


Hotels in Bad Gastein


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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: Linz Hotel Prices and Bad Gastein Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Linz 41
    Bad Gastein 40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Linz

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Linz:

  • Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to City centre: $71
  • Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to Wels city: $69
  • Linz Private Transfer from Linz city centre to Linz Airport: $71
  • Private Transfer from Linz to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $181
  • Transfer from Linz to Munich: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $214

Is it cheaper to fly into Linz or Bad Gastein?

Prices for flights to both Bad Gastein and Linz 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
    Linz 32
    Bad Gastein 35
Typical Food Prices in Linz

Some typical examples of dining costs in Linz are as follows:


  • Leberkäse (Sausage Loaf)
    4.20
  • Lunch
    8.50

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Linz 13
    Bad Gastein 21

Tours and Activities in Linz

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Linz are as follows:

  • Detektiv-Trail Rätseltour für die ganze Familie: $13
  • Harbor Cruise: $15
  • Linz Crime Experience: self-guided crime tour: $42
  • Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive Tour: $75
  • Private History Tour with a Linzer Cake Tasting: $151
  • Linz Exploration: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $179
  • Linz Old Town Highlights Walking Tour with Pöstlingbergbahn: $194
  • Literature in Adalbert Stifter Institute Private Tour: $213
  • Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $213
  • Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $216
  • Literature in Adalbert Stifter Institute Private Tour : $216
  • Private Linz Walking Tour for Couples: $220

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Linz 16
    Bad Gastein 7.86


When comparing the travel costs between Linz and Bad Gastein, we can see that Bad Gastein 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 Linz Expensive? and Is Bad Gastein Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Linz or Bad Gastein?

Linz has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bad Gastein. When comparing the sizes of Linz and Bad Gastein, 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.