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

Should you visit Porvoo or Sopron?

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 Sopron. 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 Sopron?

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.

Sopron

Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.

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 Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Porvoo or Sopron?

Sopron has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Porvoo. When comparing the sizes of Porvoo and Sopron, 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 Sopron?

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 Sopron in the Summer?

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

In the summer, Porvoo is cooler than Sopron. Typically, the summer temperatures in Porvoo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Sopron averages at about 23°C (73°F).

In Sopron, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Porvoo. In the summer, Porvoo often gets more sunshine than Sopron. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 255 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets less rain in July than Sopron. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Sopron in the Autumn?

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

In October, Porvoo is generally much colder than Sopron. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 6°C (42°F), and Sopron fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during autumn. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Sopron. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Porvoo or Sopron in the Winter?

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

Be prepared for some very cold days in Sopron. It's quite cold in Porvoo in the winter. Porvoo is much colder than Sopron in the winter. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around -6°C (21°F) in January, and Sopron fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Porvoo often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 65 hours of full sun.

Porvoo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sopron. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Porvoo or Sopron in the Spring?

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

Be prepared for some very cold days in Porvoo. In the spring, Porvoo is much colder than Sopron. Typically, the spring temperatures in Porvoo in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Sopron averages at about 13°C (55°F).

It's quite sunny in Sopron. Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during spring. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Porvoo usually receives less rain than Sopron. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Sopron and Porvoo