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

Should you visit Porvoo or Holloko?

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 Holloko. 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 Holloko?

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.

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 Family-Friendly Tours to Finland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, 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 Porvoo and Holloko, we can see that Porvoo 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 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 Holloko.

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

When is the best time to visit Porvoo or Holloko?

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 Holloko in the Summer?

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

Porvoo is cooler than Holloko in the summer. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Holloko. 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 Holloko. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets more rain in July than Holloko. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Holloko in the Autumn?

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

In the autumn, Porvoo is much colder than Holloko. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Porvoo in October average around 6°C (42°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during autumn. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Holloko. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Porvoo or Holloko in the Winter?

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

The weather in Holloko can be very cold. Porvoo can be very cold during winter. In January, Porvoo is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around -6°C (21°F), and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

In the winter, Porvoo often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Holloko. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Holloko in the Spring?

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

The weather in Porvoo can be very cold. Porvoo is much colder than Holloko in the spring. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Porvoo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko during spring. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Porvoo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Holloko. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Holloko and Porvoo