A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pecs vs. Levi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pecs or Levi?

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 Pecs and Levi. 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: Pecs or Levi?

Pecs

Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.

Levi

Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Pecs or Levi?

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 Pecs or Levi in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Levi.

In the summer, Pecs is a little warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pecs in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Levi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pecs this time of the year. In the summer, Pecs often gets more sunshine than Levi. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.

Pecs usually gets less rain in July than Levi. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Pecs or Levi in the Autumn?

Both Levi and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. In October, Pecs is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 13°C (56°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

Pecs usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Pecs gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Pecs usually receives less rain than Levi. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Pecs or Levi in the Winter?

Both Levi and Pecs during the winter are popular places to visit.

Levi can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Pecs. Pecs is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 0°C (32°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).

In the winter, Pecs often gets more sunshine than Levi. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.

Pecs usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Pecs or Levi in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pecs and Levi.

Levi can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Pecs is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pecs in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).

Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Levi during spring. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Pecs usually receives more rain than Levi. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Levi and Pecs