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

Should you visit Holloko or Levi?

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 Holloko and Levi can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Holloko or Levi?

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, The Best River Cruises 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 Holloko and Levi, we can see that Levi is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Holloko.

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

When is the best time to visit Holloko 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 Holloko or Levi in the Summer?

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

Holloko is a little warmer than Levi in the summer. The daily temperature in Holloko averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Levi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

In Levi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Holloko. In the summer, Holloko often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Levi. Holloko gets 278 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.

Holloko usually gets less rain in July than Levi. Holloko gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Holloko or Levi in the Autumn?

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

The weather in Levi can be very cold. In the autumn, Holloko is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Holloko in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Levi averages at about 0°C (33°F).

Holloko usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Holloko gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Holloko usually receives less rain than Levi. Holloko gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Holloko or Levi in the Winter?

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

It's quite cold in Levi in the winter. The weather in Holloko can be very cold. In January, Holloko is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around -1°C (31°F), and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

In the winter, Holloko often gets more sunshine than Levi. Holloko gets 61 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.

Holloko usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Holloko or Levi in the Spring?

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

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. Holloko is much warmer than Levi in the spring. The daily temperature in Holloko averages around 12°C (53°F) in April, and Levi fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).

Holloko usually receives less sunshine than Levi during spring. Holloko gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Holloko usually receives more rain than Levi. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Levi and Holloko