Finland Travel Budget - Visit Finland on a Budget or Travel in Style


How much does it cost to travel to Finland?

You should plan to spend around $171 (€157) per day on your vacation in Finland. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $40 (€37) on meals
  • $41 (€37) on local transportation
  • $159 (€146) on hotels

A one week trip to Finland for two people costs, on average, $2,394 (€2,199). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $171
    157
  • One Week Per person
    $1,197
    1,100
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,394
    2,199
  • One Month Per person
    $5,130
    4,713
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,394
    2,199
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $4,788
    4,399
  • One Month For a couple
    $10,260
    9,426
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Finland cost?

A one week trip to Finland usually costs around $1,197 (€1,100) for one person and $2,394 (€2,199) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Finland on average costs around $2,394 (€2,199) for one person and $4,788 (€4,399) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Finland will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Finland on average costs around $5,130 (€4,713) for one person and $10,260 (€9,426) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




How much do package tours cost in Finland?

Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.

The average price for an organized tour package in Finland is $356 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.



Independent Travel

Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Finland expensive to visit?

Finland is a moderately priced destination to visit. It's about average with most other countries for travel costs. The prices for food, accommodation, and transportation are all fairly reasonable.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Finland is moderately priced compared to the other countries. The overall cost of travel here is comparable to Greece or Andorra.

For more details, see Is Finland Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Finland?

The average Finland trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Finland travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.



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Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 146 ($159)
Local Transportation 1 37 ($41)
Food 2 37 ($40)
Entertainment 1 26 ($29)
Alcohol 2 7 - 20 ($7 - 22)
Accommodation Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Finland is $80 (€73). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Finland is $159 (€146). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $80
    73
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $159
    146

Hotel Prices in Finland

Looking for a hotel in Finland? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

 

Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Finland based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $137. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Recommended Properties


Local Transportation Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The cost of a taxi ride in Finland is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $41 (€37) per person, per day, on local transportation in Finland.


  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $41
    37

Recommended Services


Food Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Finland can vary, the average cost of food in Finland is $40 (€37) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Finland should cost around $16 (€15) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Finland is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $40
    37

Recommended

What did other people spend on Food?

Typical prices for Food in Finland are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Food prices in Finland, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.


  • Lunch for 2
    42


Entertainment Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Finland typically cost an average of $29 (€26) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $29
    26

Recommended Activities



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Alcohol Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $15 (€13) on alcoholic beverages in Finland per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $15
    13


Water Budget in Finland
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $8.20 (€7.53) on bottled water in Finland per day. The public water in Finland is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $8.20
    7.53


Last Updated: Nov 26, 2023
Finland On a Budget
Finland Porvoo, Finland
Located in Northern Europe, Finland is a modern welfare state with pleasant small towns and impressive cities. There is also no shortage of outdoor opportunities for visitors, as Finland has countless lakes and islands. Finns enjoy spending there summers in cottages where they can swim, fish and barbecue. If you're visiting in the winter, head north to see the Northern Lights or the midnight sun in the summer.

Finland's geography is generally flat plains with some rolling hills and plenty of lakes. The mountains that do exist are in the extreme north and Finland's highest point is Mount Halti, which is just 1,328 meters above sea level. The country has been called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes" because of its 187,888 lakes.

Because Finland is not located on the Scandinavian peninsula, despite the many cultural and historical similarites, it is not technically part of Scandinavia. It is still commonly included when people speak of the region and the capital city of Helsinki shares many Scandinavian features including the architecture and an official language of Swedish (along with Finnish).
At A Glance
  • Finland is officially a bilingual country, with just over 5% of its population speaking Swedish. Most maps show names for cities in both Swedish and Finnish. Roads may also have two names, so it is important to read your maps closely as you are navigating the country. This is particularly true in the Swedish speaking areas along the southern and western coasts.

  • One of the best ways to arrive in Finland is by boat. You can take large ferries from either Estonia or Sweden that have all kinds of amenities including department stores, restaurants and more. It's a beautiful view coming into Helsinki by boat.

  • Finland takes advantage of its summer months by playing host to some great music festivals. Some of the most popular include Provinssirock, which is one of the biggest rock festivals in the country, Tangomarkkinat, a tango festival, and Vauhtiajot, a motorsport and rock festival. Most of these festivals last several days and some feature big name bands. Each of these festivals offer a great atmosphere to meet new people and experience a different side of the country.

  • Many visitors head to Finland in the winter months to see the Northern Lights. To truly see the lights you have to head to the northern parts of the country, where you still only have slightly over a 50% chance of seeing them at about 22:30. The sky must be clear and the conditions right, but if luck is on your side, they are truly spectacular.

  • Souvenir shopping in Finland can be quite expensive, but if you want to pick up something during your time there, traditional Finnish puukko knives are popular. Other traditional items include handwoven ryijy rugs, and various products made from reindeer. If you're hoping to buy a Lappish handicraft, make sure it has the "Sami Duodji" label to ensure its authenticity.



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Top Tourist Attractions
Porvoo: Porvoo is Finland's second oldest town. It's is just 50 kilometers east of Helsinki and is a popular day trip from the city. There are picturesque wooden houses that give the town a traditional feel. It's been proposed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Turku: This city is believed to date back to the 13th century, which would make it the oldest city in Finland. It's located on the Southwest coast at the mouth of the Aura River. There are many interesting sights around the city that highlight its cultural and historical significance.

Olavinlinna Castle: Located in Savonlinna, this is one of Finland's most impressive castles. If possible, try to visit it during the yearly Opera Festival.

Popular Foods
Gravlax: This is a traditional appetizer that is made with raw, salted salmon, sugar, and dill. The salmon is thinly sauce and often served with a dill and mustard sauce. Bread or boiled potatoes may also be provided.

Karelian stew: This hearty stew is made from beef and pork, but occasionally it includes lamb. The most common vegetables are carrots, onions, and potatoes, which help make the dish heavy and filling.

Loop Sausage: This is a large but mildly flavored sausage that is usually grilled and topped with sweet Finnish mustard. It's best when it's served with beer.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.