Should you visit Rovaniemi or Oslo?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Rovaniemi and Oslo. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Oslo
Oslo is not only the largest city in Norway, and also its capital. It also holds the title as the most expensive city in the world. Oslo is a unique capital city in that its boundaries include much forest and wildlife. The city itself is nestled in an amphitheater type setting. The city's core is in the bottom by the fjord, and the residential areas stretch uphill away from the downtown area.
Which city is cheaper, Oslo or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €139, while the average daily cost in Oslo is €119. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Rovaniemi and Oslo in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €150 for a double occupancy room in Rovaniemi.
A hotel room in Oslo is about €142 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
Food in Rovaniemi costs travelers about €38 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
On average, meal and food prices in Oslo cost around €26 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €10.
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Food
Meals for one day
Rovaniemi €38
Oslo €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
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Northern Lights Hunt in a local Kota in Rovaniemi with Dinner:
$111
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Lappish evening in the Wilderness with dinner:
$156
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Lappish Cooking Master Class:
$156
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Traditional Lappish evening in the wilderness with dinner:
$167
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Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights:
$172
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Northern Lights Experience with Ice Hotel Visit and Traditional Dinner:
$190
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Arctic Snowcastle with Dinner in Ice Restaurant:
$190
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The Taste of Lapland (Cooking & Aurora Hunting):
$197
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Lappish Food Tour with Dili:
$274
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Full Day Lapland Tour, including Lunch and Dinner:
$310
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Private Lappish evening in the wilderness with traditional sauna and dinner:
$1,365
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €25 per day to get around in Rovaniemi.
The cost of a taxi ride in Oslo is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €20 per person, per day, on local transportation in Oslo.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
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Ultra - Rovaniemi Private Airport Transfer - City Centre to Rovaniemi Airport:
$8.71
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Ultra - Rovaniemi Private Airport Transfer - Rovaniemi Airport to City Centre:
$9.41
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VIP Transfer Rovaniemi and Airport:
$56
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Private Chauffeur Transfer Rovaniemi:
$56
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Private transfer in Rovaniemi:
$56
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Private Transfer Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland to City - Sedan:
$57
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Private Transfer City to Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland - Sedan:
$57
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Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station:
$64
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Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi:
$64
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Departure Private Transfer from Rovaniemi City to Rovaniemi Airport RVN by Sedan:
$78
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Arrival Private Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport RVN to Rovaniemi City by Sedan:
$78
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Private Transfer Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland -Luxury Vehicle:
$83
Typical Local Transportation prices in Oslo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Oslo are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oslo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oslo:
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Ultra - Oslo Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Oslo Airport:
$8.71
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Luxury Private Transfer from Olso Hotels to Olso Airport:
$44
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Private Airport Transfer: from Oslo to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL):
$86
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Oslo City Center to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - Departure Private Transfer:
$107
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Departure Private Transfer Oslo to Oslo Airport OSL by Business Car:
$130
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Oslo Airport Transfers : Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL in Business Car:
$159
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Departure Private Transfer Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Car:
$171
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Departure Private Transfer from Oslo City to Oslo Airport OSL by Luxury Van:
$171
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Oslo Private Transfer: Oslo to Oslo Airport (OSL):
$186
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Oslo Private Transfer from Oslo city centre to Oslo airport:
$233
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Round Trip Transfer Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Oslo City Center:
$235
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Private Airport transfer Oslo city center to Oslo Airport (OSL):
$235
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Oslo?
Prices for flights to both Oslo 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €39 per person, per day in Rovaniemi. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Entertainment and activities in Oslo typically cost an average of €17 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
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Meeting Santa Claus Virtual Experience in Rovaniemi:
$45
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Aurora Hunting Photo Tour with Barbeque:
$67
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Arctic Circle: Special Northern Lights Hunting Tour by minibus:
$78
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Rovaniemi photography tour:
$81
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Northern lights tour+photos:
$82
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City Tour And Santa Claus Village:
$87
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Lapland Winter Experience:
$88
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Private Northern Lights hunt tour by VIP car with from Rovaniemi:
$89
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1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience:
$93
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Rovaniemi Exploring Tour with a Photography Expert Guide:
$93
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Vaattunkiköngäs Nature Trail Hiking Tour:
$93
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Aurora Borealis Tour:
$96
Tours and Activities in Oslo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Oslo are as follows:
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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket:
$15
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Cruise Pass Norway - a discount-benefits card in Norwegian cruise ports:
$37
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Local Hotspots Tour of Oslo:
$38
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3-Hour Norwegian Evening Cruise Aboard a Wooden Sailing Boat on the Oslo Fjord:
$61
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2 Hours Historic Grünerløkka Guided Tour in Oslo:
$75
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The Viking Planet - Family ticket (4 adults):
$85
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Shore Excursion: Oslo Highlights Tour with Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Park:
$87
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Oslo City Highlights Walking Tour:
$91
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Oslo Shore Excursion: Panorama Tour with Vigeland Sculpture Park & Ski Jump:
$105
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Hipstoric Grünerløkka Private Walking Tour:
$160
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Oslo's Christmas Spirit Private Walking Tour:
$170
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Oslo Highlights. Best Private Walking Tour of Oslo with a Local Guide.:
$250
Alcohol
The average person spends about €17 on alcoholic beverages in Rovaniemi per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
The average person spends about €9.63 on alcoholic beverages in Oslo per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Oslo, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Oslo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oslo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oslo 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 Oslo.
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