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

Should you visit Porvoo or Linkoping?

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 Linkoping. 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 Linkoping?

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.

Linkoping

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.

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 from Stockholm, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porvoo and Linkoping, we can see that Porvoo is more expensive. And not only is Linkoping much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Linkoping would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Linkoping 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 Linkoping.

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

Which is Bigger, Porvoo or Linkoping?

Linkoping has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Porvoo. When comparing the sizes of Porvoo and Linkoping, 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 Linkoping?

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 Linkoping in the Summer?

Both Linkoping and Porvoo during the summer are popular places to visit.

Porvoo is around the same temperature as Linkoping in the summer. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Linkoping fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Linkoping, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Porvoo. In the summer, Porvoo often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 214 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets less rain in July than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Linkoping in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Porvoo and Linkoping.

In the autumn, Porvoo is cooler than Linkoping. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Porvoo in October average around 6°C (42°F), and Linkoping averages at about 8°C (46°F).

Porvoo usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during autumn. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 80 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Porvoo or Linkoping in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Porvoo as well as Linkoping.

Linkoping can be very cold during winter. Porvoo can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Porvoo is generally much colder than Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around -6°C (21°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around -3°C (28°F).

In the winter, Porvoo often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 32 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets more rain in January than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Linkoping in the Spring?

Both Linkoping and Porvoo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Porvoo can be very cold during spring. Porvoo is much colder than Linkoping in the spring. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Linkoping fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Porvoo usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during spring. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Linkoping and Porvoo