A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Linz vs. Torun for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Linz or Torun?

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 Torun 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 Torun?

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.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.


Which place is cheaper, Torun 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 Torun is €29. 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 Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Linz 58
    Torun 13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Linz 116
    Torun 26
Compare Hotels in Linz and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Linz or Torun? 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 Torun


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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 Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Linz 41
    Torun 4.57

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Torun

Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer from Torun to Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN: $291

Is it cheaper to fly into Linz or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun 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
    Torun 9.10
Typical Food Prices in Linz

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


  • Leberkäse (Sausage Loaf)
    4.20
  • Lunch
    8.50

Typical Food Prices in Torun

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:


  • Ice Cream
    0.60
  • Gingerbread
    0.58
  • Sandwich
    0.98

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Linz 13
    Torun 4.22

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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    2.21

Tours and Activities in Torun

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.

  • Discover A Walking Adventure: $81
  • Romantic tour in Torun: $81
  • Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town: $83
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
  • Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń : $100
  • Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour: $119
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
  • Magic Christmas tour in Torun: $135
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Linz 16
    Torun 4.65


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Linz and Torun, we can see that Linz is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Torun.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Linz Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Linz or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Linz. When comparing the sizes of Linz and Torun, 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.