A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Debrecen vs. Levi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Debrecen or Levi?

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

Should I visit Debrecen or Levi? 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: Debrecen or Levi?

Debrecen

Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Levi

Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Hungary, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Debrecen Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Debrecen or Levi?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Debrecen or Levi in the Summer?

Both Levi and Debrecen during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Debrecen is a little warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Debrecen in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).

In Levi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Debrecen. In the summer, Debrecen often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Levi. Debrecen gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.

Debrecen usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Levi. Debrecen gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Debrecen or Levi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Debrecen and Levi.

It's quite cold in Levi in the autumn. In October, Debrecen is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Debrecen average around 11°C (52°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

Debrecen usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Debrecen gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Debrecen usually receives less rain than Levi. Debrecen gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Debrecen or Levi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Debrecen as well as Levi.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. It's quite cold in Debrecen in the winter. Debrecen is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Debrecen averages around -2°C (28°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

In the winter, Debrecen often gets more sunshine than Levi. Debrecen gets 55 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.

Debrecen usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Debrecen gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Debrecen or Levi in the Spring?

Both Levi and Debrecen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Levi can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Debrecen is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Debrecen in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).

Debrecen usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Levi during spring. Debrecen gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Debrecen usually receives more rain than Levi. Debrecen gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Levi and Debrecen