Which place is cheaper, Cesky Krumlov or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov?
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 Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov. 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: Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov?
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful town located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It sits along the Vltava River and is home to just over 13,000 residents. The town has many Baroque buildings as well as many pleasant cafes, restaurants and bars. It also has the second largest castle in the Czech Republic, and a beautiful old town square. The town remains very similar to how it was in the 18th century. Many of the buildings are well maintained, and many have been restored to their original beauty. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and has become a very popular tourist destination. During the summer months tourists may outnumber the local population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Cesky Krumlov €58
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Cesky Krumlov is €58. 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 Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Cesky Krumlov €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Cesky Krumlov €70
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov? 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: Rovaniemi Hotel Prices and Cesky Krumlov Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Cesky Krumlov €2.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- VIP Private Transfer in Rovaniemi : $163
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Helsinki: $1,925
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi by private van: $578
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Kakslautanen by private van: $769
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Ivalo by private van: $866
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov
Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver: $122
- Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $156
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov?
Prices for flights to both Cesky Krumlov and Rovaniemi 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 dayRovaniemi €47Cesky Krumlov €20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $116
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $134
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $149
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $169
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Romantic Glass Igloo Dinner under Northern Lights : $223
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $240
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $240
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Cesky Krumlov €6.12
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Ice Waterfall Tour in Korouoma: $147
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience : $104
- 2h Winter Bike Tour - Riversides of Rovaniemi: $104
- 5-Hour Tour to Ranua Zoo: $120
- 5km Self Driven Husky Sled Adventure in Rovaniemi: $240
- ATV Quad Bike Experience : $130
- All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi: $207
- All in One Santa Claus Village with Dog Sledding Adventure: $271
- Arctic Animals Combo Safari, Reindeer and Husky Adventure: $191
- Arctic Polar Bear Adventure with Lunch in Rovaniemi!: $141
- Arctic Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ Tour!: $217
- Aurora Dreamscape Tour in Lapland: $125
Tours and Activities in Cesky Krumlov
For Cesky Krumlov, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cesky Krumlov Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Český Krumlov Free Tour: $20
- Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area: $60
- 2,5h Chateau Collections and Tower Tour with Coffee & Dessert: $71
- Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour: $85
- Private Night tour of Český Krumlov: $85
- Český Krumlov 20th century tour: $85
- Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour: $93
- Enchanting Český Krumlov Walking Tour: Echoes of the Past: $95
- Touristic highlights of Český Krumlov on a Private half day tour with a local: $168
- Private tour of best of Český Krumlov - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local: $168
- Walking private guided tour in Cesky Krumlov with local certified guide: $174
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Cesky Krumlov €3.15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Cesky Krumlov much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cesky Krumlov would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cesky Krumlov 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi than you might in Cesky Krumlov.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Cesky Krumlov Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov?
Rovaniemi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Cesky Krumlov. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov, 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 Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov?
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 Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov in the Summer?
Both Cesky Krumlov and Rovaniemi during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Rovaniemi is cooler than Cesky Krumlov. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rovaniemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Cesky Krumlov averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Cesky Krumlov, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rovaniemi. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 227 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in July than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Cesky Krumlov 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Cesky Krumlov.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during autumn. In October, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Cesky Krumlov. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Cesky Krumlov 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Cesky Krumlov.
It's quite cold in Cesky Krumlov in the winter. The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Rovaniemi is much colder than Cesky Krumlov in the winter. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Cesky Krumlov fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cesky Krumlov receives 44 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in January than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Cesky Krumlov -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Cesky Krumlov in the Spring?
Both Cesky Krumlov and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the spring. In the spring, Rovaniemi is much colder than Cesky Krumlov. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rovaniemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Cesky Krumlov averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Cesky Krumlov during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Cesky Krumlov receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Cesky Krumlov. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cesky Krumlov receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Cesky Krumlov 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Cesky Krumlov and Rovaniemi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 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.