Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Kaunas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Holloko. 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.
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €95, while the average daily cost in Holloko is €43. 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 Kaunas and Holloko in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas or Holloko? 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.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
Prices for flights to both Holloko and Kaunas 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.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Holloko, we can see that Kaunas 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas 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 Kaunas Expensive? and Is Holloko Expensive?.
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.
Both Holloko and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kaunas for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Kaunas is cooler than Holloko. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kaunas in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Holloko averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Holloko. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kaunas. Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during summer. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Holloko. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Holloko and Kaunas during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Kaunas is generally cooler than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around 8°C (46°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Kaunas often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets more rain in October than Holloko. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Holloko. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Holloko can be very cold. Kaunas can be very cold during winter. Kaunas is much colder than Holloko in the winter. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during winter. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kaunas usually receives around the same amount of rain as Holloko. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Holloko. The spring months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Kaunas is much colder than Holloko. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kaunas in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the spring, Kaunas often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Holloko. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kaunas | Holloko | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |