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

Should you visit Porvoo or Siofok?

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 Siofok. 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 Siofok?

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.

Siofok

Siofok is a charming lakefront town located on the southern coast of Lake Balaton in Hungary. It is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the nation, drawing at least two hundred thousand visitors each summer for its peaceful beaches and thriving nightlife. While lakefront beaches and the accompanying resorts are the main attractions, Siofok also has a host of other opportunities for sight-seeing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

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 Siofok, we can see that Porvoo is more expensive. And not only is Siofok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Siofok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Siofok 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 Siofok.

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

Which is Bigger, Porvoo or Siofok?

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

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 Siofok in the Summer?

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

In July, Porvoo is generally cooler than Siofok. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 17°C (62°F), and Siofok fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

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

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

Should I visit Porvoo or Siofok in the Autumn?

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

Porvoo is much colder than Siofok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around 6°C (42°F) in October, and Siofok fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

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

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

Should I visit Porvoo or Siofok in the Winter?

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

Siofok can be very cold during winter. Porvoo can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Porvoo is much colder than Siofok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Porvoo in January average around -6°C (21°F), and Siofok averages at about -1°C (31°F).

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

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

Should I visit Porvoo or Siofok in the Spring?

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

Porvoo can be very cold during spring. In April, Porvoo is generally much colder than Siofok. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 3°C (37°F), and Siofok fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

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

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

Typical Weather for Siofok and Porvoo