Which place is cheaper, Linz or Sihanoukville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Sihanoukville or Linz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sihanoukville or Linz? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sihanoukville or Linz?
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
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 Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Sihanoukville Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySihanoukville $64Linz $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Sihanoukville is $64, while the average daily cost in Linz is $154. 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 Sihanoukville and Linz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSihanoukville $23Linz $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSihanoukville $46Linz $132
Compare Hotels in Sihanoukville and Linz
Looking for a hotel in Sihanoukville 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: Sihanoukville Hotel Prices and Linz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sihanoukville $14Linz $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Convenient Taxi Transfers from Sihanoukville to Kampot: $36
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Linz
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Linz:
- Airport transfer - Linz Airport: $103
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to City centre: $96
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz Airport to Wels city: $119
- Linz Private Transfer from Linz city centre to Linz Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Linz to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $258
- Transfer from Linz to Munich: Private daytrip with 2 hours for sightseeing: $222
Is it cheaper to fly into Sihanoukville or Linz?
Prices for flights to both Linz and Sihanoukville 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 daySihanoukville $32Linz $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Kampot Cooking Class by Eco Lotus Kampot: $33
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Typical Food Prices in Linz
Some typical examples of dining costs in Linz are as follows:
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Leberkäse (Sausage Loaf)$4.72
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Lunch$9.55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sihanoukville $5.35Linz $15
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kampot Pepper Tour, Salt Field, Cave Temple, Secret Lake: $20
- Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
- La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch: $27
- Kampot Waterfall Adventure with Nature Hiking Jungle and Swimming: $27
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Kampot Day Tour "Bokor National Park": $29
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Private Kampot Countryside Tour & Pepper farm, Kep/Crab Market: $55
- Bokor Mountain: Historic & Scenic Tour with Rickshaw/SUV: $55
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Sihanoukville Shore Excursion for cruise ship: $59
Tours and Activities in Linz
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Linz are as follows:
- Linz Highlights Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour: $5.72
- Linz harbour tour by boat: $17
- Escape The City Steyr City Walk Tour with Puzzles: $34
- Linz Cultural Marvels Walking Tour: $215
- Literature in Adalbert Stifter Institute Private Tour: $225
- Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn: $225
- Private Linz Walking Tour for Couples: $229
- Churches & Old Town Private Guided Tour: $233
- Linz Old Town Private Walking Tour and Cruise: $247
- Cycling Tour of Linz with a Private Guide: $249
- Pöstlingberg and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $263
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySihanoukville $4.40Linz $18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sihanoukville and Linz, we can see that Linz is more expensive. And not only is Sihanoukville much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sihanoukville is in Asia and Linz is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Sihanoukville would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sihanoukville Expensive? and Is Linz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sihanoukville or Linz?
Linz has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Sihanoukville. When comparing the sizes of Sihanoukville 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.