Which place is cheaper, Siofok or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Hamburg and Siofok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Siofok is a charming lakefront town located on the southern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary. It is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the nation, drawing at least two hundred thousand visitors each summer for its peaceful beaches and thriving nightlife. While lakefront beaches and the accompanying resorts are the main attractions, Siofok also has a host of other opportunities for sight-seeing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best 10-Day Tours in Hungary, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Siofok is €41. 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 Hamburg and Siofok in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Siofok, we can see that Hamburg is more expensive. And not only is Siofok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Siofok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Siofok 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Siofok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Siofok Expensive?.
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Siofok. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Siofok, 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Siofok. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Hamburg is cooler than Siofok in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Siofok fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Siofok this time of the year. In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Siofok during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Siofok receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Siofok. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Siofok receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Siofok. The autumn months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Hamburg is cooler than Siofok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Siofok averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Siofok. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Siofok receives 152 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in October than Siofok. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Siofok receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Siofok and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Siofok. It's quite cold in Hamburg in the winter. In January, Hamburg is generally much warmer than Siofok. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Siofok fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Siofok during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Siofok receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Siofok. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Siofok receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Siofok and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the natural beauty.
Hamburg is much colder than Siofok in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Siofok fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Siofok. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Siofok receives 178 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in April than Siofok. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Siofok receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Hamburg | Siofok | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |