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

Should you visit Kemi or Siofok?

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 Siofok. 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 Siofok?

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.

Siofok

Siofok is a charming lakefront town located on the southern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary. It is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the nation, drawing at least two hundred thousand visitors each summer for its peaceful beaches and thriving nightlife. While lakefront beaches and the accompanying resorts are the main attractions, Siofok also has a host of other opportunities for sight-seeing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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 Siofok, we can see that Kemi is more expensive. And not only is Siofok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Siofok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Siofok 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 Siofok.

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

Which is Bigger, Kemi or Siofok?

Siofok has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Siofok, 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 Siofok?

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 Siofok in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Kemi is cooler than Siofok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Siofok averages at about 21°C (70°F).

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

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

Should I visit Kemi or Siofok in the Autumn?

Both Siofok 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 Siofok. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Siofok fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

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

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

Should I visit Kemi or Siofok in the Winter?

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

Siofok can be very cold during winter. Kemi can get quite cold in the winter. Kemi is much colder than Siofok in the winter. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Siofok fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

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

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

Should I visit Kemi or Siofok in the Spring?

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

Kemi can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Kemi is much colder than Siofok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Siofok averages at about 12°C (53°F).

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

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

Typical Weather for Siofok and Kemi