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

Should you visit Holloko or Lillehammer?

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 Lillehammer can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Holloko or Lillehammer?

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.

Lillehammer

Most people know the name Lillehammer because it is the city that hosted the 1994 Olympics. While it's obviously a beautiful travel destination during the winter months when it's covered in snow and winter sport opportunities are abundant, it is also a lovely travel destination in the summer. It's a surprisingly small town with a population of around 25,000. It's streets are lined with quaint, wooden houses that date back to the 19th century. The town is located on the banks of Lake Mjosa. There's a nice shopping street that's called Storgata and cuts through the middle of the old town. It is pedestrian only, giving it a charming atmosphere and making it an enjoyable place to walk around. The town also has nice galleries and museums that are worth a visit.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, The Best River Cruises in Hungary, The Best Polar Tours & Cruises in Norway, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Norway.


Which place is cheaper, Lillehammer or Holloko?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Holloko is $46, while the average daily cost in Lillehammer is $102. 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 Holloko and Lillehammer in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Holloko $22
    Lillehammer $61
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Holloko $44
    Lillehammer $122
Compare Hotels in Holloko and Lillehammer

Looking for a hotel in Holloko or Lillehammer? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Holloko


Hotels in Lillehammer


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lillehammer Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Holloko $12
    Lillehammer $3.92

Is it cheaper to fly into Holloko or Lillehammer?

Prices for flights to both Lillehammer and Holloko change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Holloko $16
    Lillehammer $35

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Holloko $7.35
    Lillehammer $16

Tours and Activities in Holloko

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:

  • Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235

Tours and Activities in Lillehammer

Here are a few actual costs in Lillehammer for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Maihaugen Open-Air Museum, Lillehammer. Entry Ticket: $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Holloko $9.25
    Lillehammer $12


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