A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Abu Dhabi vs. Tallinn for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Tallinn can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Tallinn?

Abu Dhabi

It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.

Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.

Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.

Tallinn

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.

Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Abu Dhabi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $101. 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 Abu Dhabi and Tallinn in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Abu Dhabi $98
    Tallinn $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Abu Dhabi $196
    Tallinn $100
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Tallinn

Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Tallinn? 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 Abu Dhabi


Hotels in Tallinn


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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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Tallinn Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Abu Dhabi $20
    Tallinn $13
Typical Local Transportation prices in Abu Dhabi

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:


  • Car Rental
    $31
  • Taxi to Airport
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:

  • Yas Waterworld General Admission with Transfers: $106
  • Yas Waterworld Admission plus Private Transfer: $225
  • Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Tickets With Meal and Transfers : $100
  • Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
  • Warner Bros World Ticket's -Abu Dhabi Without Transfer: $220
  • Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $134
  • Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi From Dubai Included Transfer and Tickets: $235
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi HTL-APT(AUH): $52
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi APT-HTL(AUH): $56
  • Transfer in private vehicle from Abu Dhabi City - Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $61
  • Transfer in private vehicle from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $61
  • Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi City - Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $67

Typical Local Transportation prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    $1.78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $17
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $17
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $17
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $17
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $17
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $17
  • Departure Private Transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn airport or port -business car: $23
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by business car: $23
  • Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $33
  • Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $33
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Tallinn?

Prices for flights to both Tallinn and Abu Dhabi 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
    Abu Dhabi $45
    Tallinn $38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.

  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner and Live Show: $50
  • Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
  • Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $73
  • Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $80
  • Abu Dhabi 6-Hour Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $80
  • Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
  • Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $81
  • Evening Abu Dhabi Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner- Standard Tour : $81
  • Abu Dhabi desert safari with sand boarding with BBQ dinner | MyHolidaysAdventures: $82

Typical Food prices in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.20
  • Dessert
    $1.23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn Russian Dinner: $85
  • Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $98
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $129
  • Tallinn Food Tour: $131
  • Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $133
  • Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $216

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Abu Dhabi $39
    Tallinn $6.01

Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:

  • Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
  • Abu Dhabi Tour-Sheik Zayed Mosque, Emirates Palace With Louvre Musuem: $115
  • Admission Ticket To Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi: $20
  • Ferrari World & Yas Water World Tour From Dubai: $375
  • Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
  • Full Day Abu Dhabi City & Louvre Museum Tour: $90
  • Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
  • Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
  • 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
  • 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $195
  • 2 Hours Abu Dhabi Dhow Cruise: $84
  • 2 Hrs Cruise to Lulu Island: $466

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.27
  • Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
  • Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.65
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.07
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.70
  • Tallinn Old Town Audio Guide City Tour: $8.86
  • Ticket for the Skywheel of Tallinn: $11
  • Super Skypark Admission Ticket: $13
  • Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
  • Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Self-Guided Tour to the Most Instagrammable Spots in Tallinn: $16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Abu Dhabi $13
    Tallinn $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl: $32
  • Tallinn Beer House Brewery Fiesta: $71
  • Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $73
  • Tallinn Bar Crawl: $74
  • City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses: $100
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $125

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Tallinn, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Tallinn 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 Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Tallinn.

Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Tallinn?

Abu Dhabi is bigger, and its population is about 53% larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the population of Abu Dhabi vs. Tallinn, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn?

Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn in the Summer?

Both Tallinn and Abu Dhabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences.

The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Tallinn averages at about 17°C (62°F).

In Tallinn, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun.

Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in July than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Abu Dhabi 35°C (95°F) 
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Tallinn. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).

In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Abu Dhabi 29°C (84°F) 
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F)

Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Tallinn. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Tallinn can be very cold during winter. Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Tallinn in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun.

Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Abu Dhabi 18°C (64°F) 
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F)

Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Tallinn in the Spring?

Both Tallinn and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the natural beauty.

The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In the spring, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Tallinn averages at about 4°C (39°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Abu Dhabi 27°C (81°F) 
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F)

Typical Weather for Tallinn and Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Tallinn
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Feb 20°C (68°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mar 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Apr 27°C (81°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
May 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Jun 33°C (91°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 35°C (95°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 36°C (97°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Sep 33°C (91°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Oct 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Nov 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Dec 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)


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