A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kemi vs. Debrecen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kemi or Debrecen?

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 Kemi and Debrecen. 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: Kemi or Debrecen?

Kemi

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.

Debrecen

Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Hungary, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Kemi or Debrecen?

Debrecen has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Debrecen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Kemi or Debrecen?

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 Kemi or Debrecen in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Debrecen.

In the summer, Kemi is cooler than Debrecen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Debrecen averages at about 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Debrecen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kemi this time of the year. In the summer, Kemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 282 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Debrecen. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Debrecen in the Autumn?

Both Debrecen and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Kemi. In October, Kemi is generally much colder than Debrecen. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Debrecen fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Debrecen during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 160 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Debrecen. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Debrecen in the Winter?

Both Debrecen and Kemi during the winter are popular places to visit.

Debrecen can be very cold during winter. Kemi can get quite cold in the winter. Kemi is much colder than Debrecen in the winter. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Debrecen fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).

In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Debrecen. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 55 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets more rain in January than Debrecen. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Debrecen in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Debrecen.

Kemi can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Kemi is much colder than Debrecen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Debrecen averages at about 11°C (52°F).

Kemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 191 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Debrecen. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Debrecen and Kemi