---
title: "Linz, December 2026"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2026-12-linz"
type: "Case study"
description: "$641 booked, $983 comparison value at booking, 35% difference with 12,000 points and miles. 2 flights, 6 nights in 1 hotel, 7 days."
countries: "Austria"
period: "December 2026"
status: "gebucht"
---

# Linz, December 2026

*2 flights, 6 nights in 1 hotel, 7 days.*

## Short answer

Linz in December 2026: 2 flights and 6 hotel nights for $641 booked, against a documented comparison value of $983. We used 12,000 points and miles, 2.9¢ per point on average. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

## Key figures

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $641 | $983 | $342 (35%) | 12,000 |

## Day by day

### Day 1
- Outbound flight, Airport → Vienna, Economy: Paid $25, Value $216, 6,000 points (3.2¢ per point)
- Arcotel Nike, Linz, 6 nights: Paid $565, Value $600, cash

### Day 7
- Return flight, Vienna → Airport, Economy: Paid $51, Value $167, 6,000 points (1.9¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (2) | $76 | $383 | $307 · 80% | 12,000 |
| Hotels (1 stay, 6 nights) | $565 | $600 | $35 · 6% | none |
| Total (3 bookings) | $641 | $983 | $342 · 35% | 12,000 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Fifth night free](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/fifth-night-free)
- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)