Linz travel guide
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You're Going to Love Linz
With a population of 181,162, Linz is the largest city in Oberosterreich, Austria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Linz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Linz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Linz in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Linz, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Linz
Plane
When flying to Linz, you’ll arrive at Linz Hoersching (LNZ), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Linz from the United States departs from Philadelphia and takes around 13h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Linz, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Linz to Salzburg takes 1h 08m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 16m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city center, Linz Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Linz. Another popular train station is Linz Linz/Donau Pichling Bahnhof, located 10 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Linz is to pick up a car rental from Vienna, which is about 155 km from Linz. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Zippy7, among others, in Vienna.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linz, including FlixBus, Regiojet and BlaBlaBus. From Vienna, the bus ride to Linz takes 111 km and will cost you around $51. From Brno, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 441 km. Linz’s bus station is located 2.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Linz
Where to stay in Linz
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mama Muh and Leonardo Boutique Hotel Linz City Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Linz
Most booked hotels in Linz
Renting a car in Linz
Renting a car in Linz costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Linz.
Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Linz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Linz is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Punto or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.