Which place is cheaper, Stockholm or Porvoo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porvoo or Stockholm?
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 Stockholm. 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 Stockholm?
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.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
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 Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorvoo €132Stockholm €157
The average daily cost (per person) in Porvoo is €132, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is €157. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Porvoo and Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorvoo €69Stockholm €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorvoo €138Stockholm €180
Compare Hotels in Porvoo and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Porvoo or Stockholm? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Porvoo Hotel Prices and Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porvoo €56Stockholm €19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Train Transfer between City and Arlanda Airport: $21
- Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $79
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $290
- Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Arlanda airport: $157
- Stockholm Port to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Stockholm Hotels to Nynashamn Cruise Port Private Transfer: $38
- Stockholm Departure Private Transfer to Arlanda ARN Airport by Business Car: $131
- Stockholm City to Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) - Departure Private Transfer: $79
- Stockholm City Departure Private Transfer to Stockholm Port by Luxury Van: $131
- Stockholm City Departure Private Transfer to Stockholm Port by Luxury Car: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Porvoo or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm and Porvoo change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPorvoo €30Stockholm €33
Typical Food Prices in Porvoo
For Porvoo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for 2€42
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast€8.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Food Tour: $101
- Stockholm Food Tour: $103
- From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $133
- Stockholm Private Food Tour with a Local: Tastiest Treats 100% Personalized: $214
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Porvoo €21Stockholm €23
Tours and Activities in Porvoo
For Porvoo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Tour: Porvoo Exclusive Journey: $602
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Stockholm Fire and Ice Tour! Dive into Swedish lifestyle! Bike and Sauna: $235
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $183
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $348
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour : $31
- 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.92
- 2-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $253
- 3 Hours Guided Shopping Tour in Stockholm Thrifting Stores: $19
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks : $171
- 3-day kayaking adventure around Vaxholm in Stockholm Archipelago - self guided: $299
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Stockholm: $63
- ABBA Museum Fast-Track Tickets, Stockholm Pop Culture Tour: $280
- Beautiful Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPorvoo €9.93Stockholm €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Stockholm Pub Crawl: $32
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $279
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $285
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Porvoo and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Porvoo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Porvoo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Porvoo 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm than you might in Porvoo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Porvoo Expensive? and Is Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porvoo or Stockholm?
Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Porvoo. When comparing the sizes of Porvoo and Stockholm, 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 Stockholm?
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 Stockholm in the Summer?
Both Stockholm and Porvoo during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Porvoo is around the same temperature as Stockholm. Typically, the summer temperatures in Porvoo in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Stockholm averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Stockholm, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Porvoo. In the summer, Porvoo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm. Porvoo gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 260 hours of full sun.
Porvoo usually gets less rain in July than Stockholm. Porvoo gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPorvoo 17°C (62°F)Stockholm 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Porvoo or Stockholm in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Porvoo and Stockholm. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.
In October, Porvoo is generally cooler than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Porvoo average around 6°C (42°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Porvoo usually receives less sunshine than Stockholm during autumn. Porvoo gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Porvoo gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPorvoo 6°C (42°F)Stockholm 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Porvoo or Stockholm in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Porvoo as well as Stockholm. Also, many travelers come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Stockholm. It's quite cold in Porvoo in the winter. Porvoo is much colder than Stockholm in the winter. The daily temperature in Porvoo averages around -6°C (21°F) in January, and Stockholm fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Porvoo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm. Porvoo gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 40 hours of full sun.
Porvoo usually gets more rain in January than Stockholm. Porvoo gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPorvoo -6°C (21°F)Stockholm -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Porvoo or Stockholm in the Spring?
Both Stockholm and Porvoo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Stockholm in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Porvoo. In the spring, Porvoo is much colder than Stockholm. Typically, the spring temperatures in Porvoo in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Stockholm averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Porvoo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm during spring. Porvoo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Porvoo usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Porvoo gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPorvoo 3°C (37°F)Stockholm 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Stockholm and Porvoo
| Porvoo | Stockholm | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.