Which place is cheaper, Pecs or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Pecs?
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 Pecs. 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 Pecs?
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.
Pecs
Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.
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 Hungary, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Pecs €75
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Pecs is €75. 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 Pecs in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Pecs €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Pecs €70
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Pecs
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Pecs? 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 Pecs Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Pecs €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- Airport Rovaniemi Transfer by Private Van: $115
- From Helsinki: Private Transfer to Rovaniemi: $86
- From Rovaniemi Private Transfer To Polar Explorer Icebreaker: $48
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $385
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $29
- Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $56
- Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $55
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Helsinki: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Kirkenes: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Kiruna: $107
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Tromso: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:
- Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Pecs?
Prices for flights to both Pecs 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 €47Pecs €27
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
Typical Food Prices in Pecs
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Pecs:
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Dinner for Two€23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Pecs €16
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
- Tour to Aurora Horses Farm with Charming Finnhorses: $38
- Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van: $74
- BBQ Picnic Experience under Northern Lights: $74
- Private Aurora Borealis Car Tour with Hot Drinks: $74
- Bus Tour with Hunting Northern Lights: $75
- Guided tour in Santa Claus village with hotel pick up: $80
- Lapland: Aurora Borealis BBQ Tour: $80
- From Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup: $80
Tours and Activities in Pecs
Here are a few actual costs in Pecs for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Pecs €7.78
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Pecs, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Pecs Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Pecs?
Pecs has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Pecs, 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 Pecs?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Pecs in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Pecs.
Rovaniemi is cooler than Pecs in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Pecs fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pecs this time of the year. In Rovaniemi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pecs during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 302 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Pecs 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Pecs in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Pecs.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the autumn. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Pecs. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Pecs averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 169 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Pecs 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Pecs in the Winter?
Both Pecs and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Pecs can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Pecs. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Pecs fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Pecs during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 72 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Pecs 0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Pecs in the Spring?
Both Pecs and Rovaniemi during the spring are popular places to visit.
Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the spring. Rovaniemi is much colder than Pecs in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Pecs fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 187 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Pecs. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Pecs 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pecs and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Pecs | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°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.