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

Should you visit Hannover or Levi?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hannover and Levi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Hannover or Levi?

Hannover

Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony (or Niedersachsen) in northern Germany. It is fairly modern with very little remnants architecturally pre-World War II. Today, it is best known for a handful of landmarks and the largest annual tech expo in the world.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Germany, The Best Oktoberfest Tours in Germany, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Hannover or Levi?

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 Hannover or Levi in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hannover and Levi. The summer months attract visitors to Hannover because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Hannover is a little warmer than Levi in the summer. The daily temperature in Hannover averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Levi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Levi this time of the year. Hannover usually receives less sunshine than Levi during summer. Hannover gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Hannover usually receives less rain than Levi. Hannover gets 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Hannover or Levi in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Hannover as well as Levi. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Hannover this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. In the autumn, Hannover is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hannover in October average around 10°C (51°F), and Levi averages at about 0°C (33°F).

In the autumn, Hannover often gets more sunshine than Levi. Hannover gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun.

Hannover usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Levi. Hannover gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Hannover or Levi in the Winter?

Both Levi and Hannover are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Hannover for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Levi can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Hannover. In January, Hannover is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Hannover average around 1°C (33°F), and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

Hannover usually receives more sunshine than Levi during winter. Hannover gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Hannover usually receives more rain than Levi. Hannover gets 52 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Hannover or Levi in the Spring?

Both Levi and Hannover during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Hannover in the spring for the activities around the city.

Levi can be very cold during spring. Hannover is much warmer than Levi in the spring. The daily temperature in Hannover averages around 8°C (47°F) in April, and Levi fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).

In the spring, Hannover often gets less sunshine than Levi. Hannover gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun.

Hannover usually gets more rain in April than Levi. Hannover gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Levi and Hannover