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

Should you visit Debrecen or Linkoping?

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

Should I visit Debrecen or Linkoping? 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 Linkoping?

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.

Linkoping

Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Debrecen and Linkoping, we can see that Linkoping 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 Linkoping would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Linkoping 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 Linkoping Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Debrecen or Linkoping?

Debrecen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Linkoping. When comparing the sizes of Debrecen and Linkoping, 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 along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Debrecen or Linkoping?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Debrecen or Linkoping in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Debrecen and Linkoping.

In the summer, Debrecen is a little warmer than Linkoping. Typically, the summer temperatures in Debrecen in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Linkoping averages at about 17°C (63°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Linkoping this time of the year. In Debrecen, it's very sunny this time of the year. Debrecen usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during summer. Debrecen gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 214 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Debrecen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Linkoping. Debrecen gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Debrecen or Linkoping in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Debrecen as well as Linkoping.

In October, Debrecen is generally a little warmer than Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Debrecen average around 11°C (52°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

In the autumn, Debrecen often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Debrecen gets 160 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 80 hours of full sun.

Debrecen usually gets less rain in October than Linkoping. Debrecen gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Debrecen or Linkoping in the Winter?

Both Linkoping and Debrecen are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

Linkoping can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Debrecen. Debrecen is a little warmer than Linkoping in the winter. The daily temperature in Debrecen averages around -2°C (28°F) in January, and Linkoping fluctuates around -3°C (28°F).

Debrecen usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during winter. Debrecen gets 55 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 32 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Debrecen usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Debrecen gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Debrecen or Linkoping in the Spring?

Both Linkoping and Debrecen during the spring are popular places to visit.

In the spring, Debrecen is much warmer than Linkoping. Typically, the spring temperatures in Debrecen in April average around 11°C (52°F), and Linkoping averages at about 6°C (42°F).

In the spring, Debrecen often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Debrecen gets 191 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 157 hours of full sun.

Debrecen usually gets more rain in April than Linkoping. Debrecen gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Linkoping and Debrecen