A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Porvoo vs. Debrecen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Porvoo or Debrecen?

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 Porvoo and Debrecen. 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: Porvoo or Debrecen?

Porvoo

Porvoo is a city and a municipality situated on the southern coast of Finland approximately 50 kilometers east of Helsinki. Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland, first mentioned as a city in texts from 14th century. Even though Porvoo is not exactly a coastal town, it is connected to the Gulf of Finland via the Porvoo River. The river flows through the city, passing Porvoo's most well-known landmarks: the red shore houses. Historically, Porvoo has been an important center of trade. Founded nearly 800 years ago, Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland and evidence of its long history can still be seen and felt as you walk its charming streets. For centuries, the city has served as both a home and a source of inspiration for many Finnish artists.

Debrecen

Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Finland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in 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 Porvoo and Debrecen, we can see that Porvoo is more expensive. And not only is Debrecen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Debrecen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Debrecen 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 Porvoo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porvoo than you might in Debrecen.

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

Which is Bigger, Porvoo or Debrecen?

Debrecen has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Porvoo. When comparing the sizes of Porvoo and Debrecen, 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 Porvoo or Debrecen?

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 Porvoo or Debrecen in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Porvoo as well as Debrecen.

In July, Porvoo is generally cooler than Debrecen. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 17°C (62°F), and Debrecen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Debrecen. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Porvoo this time of the year. In the summer, Porvoo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 282 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets less rain in July than Debrecen. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Debrecen in the Autumn?

Both Debrecen and Porvoo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Porvoo is much colder than Debrecen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 6°C (42°F) in October, and Debrecen fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Debrecen during autumn. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 160 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Debrecen. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Porvoo or Debrecen in the Winter?

Both Debrecen and Porvoo during the winter are popular places to visit.

Debrecen can be very cold during winter. Porvoo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Porvoo is much colder than Debrecen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Porvoo in January average around -6°C (21°F), and Debrecen averages at about -2°C (28°F).

In the winter, Porvoo often gets less sunshine than Debrecen. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 55 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Debrecen. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Debrecen in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Porvoo and Debrecen.

Porvoo can be very cold during spring. In April, Porvoo is generally much colder than Debrecen. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 3°C (37°F), and Debrecen fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Porvoo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen during spring. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 191 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Porvoo usually receives less rain than Debrecen. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Debrecen and Porvoo