Which place is cheaper, Prague or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Prague?
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 Prague. 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 Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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 Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Prague €102
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Prague is €102. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Prague €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Prague €126
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Prague €7.57
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: $55
- Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $56
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- From Helsinki: Private Transfer to Rovaniemi: $86
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $4.97
- River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $16
- Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
- Private Transfer from Prague Airport: $24
- Shared Departure Transfer: Prague Hotel to Prague Airport: $25
- One Way Shuttle Airport & Hotel Transfer in Prague: $26
- Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $26
- Prague Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $36
- Prague Airport: Private transfer to city centre: $38
- Private transfer to the airport (PRG): $38
- Kutná Hora and Bone Church with Round-Trip Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer to/from Václav Havel Airport: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 €47Prague €24
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 Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit€3.94
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Lunch for One€12
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Bananas€0.56
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Cookies€0.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $40
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Prague €15
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets€3.94
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower€5.51
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Image Theatre for Two€38
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.76
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.98
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.02
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.02
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.06
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.06
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.10
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.10
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.26
- Tour of the Castle and Malá Strana based on Tips: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Prague €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine€6.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Prague, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Prague, 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 Prague?
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 Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
In July, Rovaniemi is generally cooler than Prague. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Prague. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Prague. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Prague in the Autumn?
Both Prague and Rovaniemi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the autumn. Rovaniemi is much colder than Prague in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Prague. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Prague. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Prague in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Prague. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Prague can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In the winter, Rovaniemi is much colder than Prague. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rovaniemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Prague averages at about 1°C (33°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Prague during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Prague. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Prague in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Prague. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Prague. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Prague. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Prague | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 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.