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

Should you visit Kemi or Holloko?

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 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.

Where Should I go: Kemi or Holloko?

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.

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.

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

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Holloko, we can see that Kemi 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 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 Holloko.

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

When is the best time to visit Kemi or Holloko?

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 Holloko in the Summer?

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

In July, Kemi is generally cooler than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Holloko. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kemi this time of the year. In the summer, Kemi often gets more sunshine than Holloko. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets more rain in July than Holloko. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Holloko in the Autumn?

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

Kemi can get quite cold in the autumn. Kemi is much colder than Holloko in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Holloko. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Holloko in the Winter?

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

The weather in Holloko can be very cold. Kemi can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Kemi is much colder than Holloko. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Holloko averages at about -1°C (31°F).

In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Holloko. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Holloko in the Spring?

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

The weather in Kemi can be very cold. In April, Kemi is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Holloko during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Holloko. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Holloko and Kemi