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

Should you visit Kaunas 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 Kaunas 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: Kaunas or Levi?

Kaunas

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.

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 Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kaunas and Levi, we can see that Levi is more expensive. And not only is Kaunas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kaunas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kaunas 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 Kaunas.

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

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

Both Levi and Kaunas during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Kaunas is a little warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kaunas in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).

In Levi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kaunas. In the summer, Kaunas often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Levi. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.

Kaunas usually gets more rain in July than Levi. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kaunas or Levi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Levi. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. In October, Kaunas is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around 8°C (46°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

Kaunas usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kaunas usually receives around the same amount of rain as Levi. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kaunas or Levi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Levi. Many travelers come to Kaunas for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Levi can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Kaunas. Kaunas is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

In the winter, Kaunas often gets more sunshine than Levi. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.

Kaunas usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kaunas or Levi in the Spring?

Both Levi and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the spring for the activities around the city.

Levi can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Kaunas is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kaunas in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).

Kaunas usually receives less sunshine than Levi during spring. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Levi. Kaunas 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 Kaunas