Which place is cheaper, Odense or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Odense?
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 Odense. 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 Odense?
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.
Odense
Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.
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 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Odense €150
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Odense is €150. 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 Odense in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Odense €75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Odense €150
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Odense
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Odense? 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 Odense Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Odense €41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $29
- From Rovaniemi Private Transfer To Polar Explorer Icebreaker: $48
- Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $54
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $74
- Airport & City Transfers in Rovaniemi : $76
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $82
- From Helsinki: Private Transfer to Rovaniemi: $85
- Rovaniemi Northern Light Hunt with Campfire and BBQ with Transfer: $86
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $86
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $86
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Odense?
Prices for flights to both Odense 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 €47Odense €48
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: $115
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $133
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $146
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $222
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $222
- Dinner with Northern Light hunt : $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $239
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Odense €27
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Essential A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- SnowGlow Winterpark Entry Ticket: $26
- Snowman World Entrance Ticket: $31
- Guided Supermarket Tour: $37
- From Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup: $67
- Rovaniemi photography tour: $70
- Northen Light Hunting Tour: $73
- From Northern Lights Van Tour with Photos: $73
- From Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup: $73
- Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Barbeque: $73
- Aurora Hunting Photography Tour with Hot Drinks: $73
- From Northern Lights Van Tour with Photos: $73
Tours and Activities in Odense
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:
- River Cruise on the Odense River: $16
- GoBoat Self-drive Boat Tour: $57
- Inspiring Odense - Walking Tour for Couples: $478
- Christmas Charms in Odense - Walking Tour: $584
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Odense €20
When comparing the travel costs between Rovaniemi and Odense, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Odense Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Odense?
Odense has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Odense, 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.
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.