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

Should you visit Lulea or Holloko?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Lulea and Holloko can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Lulea or Holloko?

Lulea

Lulea is in northern Sweden, in Norrbotten. It's a mid sized city with about 70,000 residents. It also has a technical university, the Lulea University of Technology, which was created in 1971. The city of Lulea is located at the mouth of Lule River on the Gulf of Bothnia. The city's economy is focused on research, education, trade and services. The university's educational programs appeal to new businesses that range from local companies to multinational corporations. There is also a prominant IT sector in the city.

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 The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, The Best Adventure Tours to Sweden, 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 Lulea and Holloko, we can see that Lulea 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 Lulea would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lulea 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 Lulea Expensive? and Is Holloko Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Lulea or Holloko?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Lulea or Holloko in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lulea and Holloko.

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

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Holloko this time of the year. In Lulea, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lulea usually receives more sunshine than Holloko during summer. Lulea gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Lulea usually receives more rain than Holloko. Lulea gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Lulea or Holloko in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Lulea as well as Holloko.

Lulea can be very cold during autumn. In October, Lulea is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Lulea average around 2°C (36°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the autumn, Lulea often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Lulea gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun.

Lulea usually gets more rain in October than Holloko. Lulea gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Lulea or Holloko in the Winter?

Both Holloko and Lulea are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.

It's quite cold in Holloko in the winter. The weather in Lulea can be very cold. Lulea is much colder than Holloko in the winter. The daily temperature in Lulea averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

Lulea usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during winter. Lulea gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Lulea usually receives around the same amount of rain as Holloko. Lulea gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Lulea or Holloko in the Spring?

Both Holloko and Lulea during the spring are popular places to visit.

It's quite cold in Lulea in the spring. In the spring, Lulea is much colder than Holloko. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lulea in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).

In the spring, Lulea often gets more sunshine than Holloko. Lulea gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun.

Lulea usually gets less rain in April than Holloko. Lulea gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Holloko and Lulea