Which place is cheaper, Tihany or Linkoping?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Linkoping or Tihany? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.
Located on the northern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary, Tihany is a historic village with quaint streets and bustling squares - all centered on the twin-towered Tihany Benedictine Abbey which dates back to the 11th century.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Hungary, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Linkoping is $109, while the average daily cost in Tihany is $44. 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 Linkoping and Tihany in more detail.
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Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tihany.
Also in Tihany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Linkoping and Tihany, we can see that Linkoping is more expensive. And not only is Tihany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tihany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tihany 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 Linkoping would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Linkoping than you might in Tihany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Linkoping Expensive? and Is Tihany Expensive?.
Linkoping has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Tihany. When comparing the sizes of Linkoping and Tihany, 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.
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.
Both Tihany and Linkoping during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Linkoping is cooler than Tihany. Typically, the summer temperatures in Linkoping in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Tihany averages at about 21°C (70°F).
In Tihany, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Linkoping. In the summer, Linkoping often gets less sunshine than Tihany. Linkoping gets 214 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 278 hours of full sun.
Linkoping usually gets more rain in July than Tihany. Linkoping gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Linkoping and Tihany.
In October, Linkoping is generally cooler than Tihany. Daily temperatures in Linkoping average around 8°C (46°F), and Tihany fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Linkoping usually receives less sunshine than Tihany during autumn. Linkoping gets 80 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Linkoping usually receives more rain than Tihany. Linkoping gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Linkoping as well as Tihany.
Tihany can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Linkoping. Linkoping is much colder than Tihany in the winter. The daily temperature in Linkoping averages around -3°C (28°F) in January, and Tihany fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, Linkoping often gets less sunshine than Tihany. Linkoping gets 32 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tihany receives 61 hours of full sun.
Linkoping usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Tihany. Linkoping gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Tihany and Linkoping are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Linkoping is much colder than Tihany. Typically, the spring temperatures in Linkoping in April average around 6°C (42°F), and Tihany averages at about 12°C (53°F).
Linkoping usually receives less sunshine than Tihany during spring. Linkoping gets 157 hours of sunny skies, while Tihany receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Linkoping usually receives less rain than Tihany. Linkoping gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tihany receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Linkoping | Tihany | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -3°C (28°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 27 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 6°C (42°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
May | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |