A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Rovaniemi vs. Stockholm for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Stockholm?

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 Stockholm. 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 Stockholm?

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.

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.

Which place is cheaper, Stockholm or Rovaniemi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is €159. 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 Stockholm in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Rovaniemi €93
    Stockholm €90
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Rovaniemi €186
    Stockholm €180
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Stockholm

Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Stockholm? 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.

Hotels in Rovaniemi


Hotels in Stockholm


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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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Rovaniemi €31
    Stockholm €19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:

  • Airport & City Transfers in Rovaniemi : $77
  • Airport Rovaniemi Transfer by Private Van: $108
  • Arrival Private Transfer Rovaniemi Airport RVN to Rovaniemi by Luxury Van or Car: $114
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport RVN to Rovaniemi City by minivan: $77
  • Departure Private Transfer Rovaniemi to Rovaniemi Airport RVN by Luxury Van/Car: $114
  • Departure Private Transfer from Rovaniemi to Rovaniemi Airport RVN by minivan: $77
  • From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $359
  • Private Airport Transfer in Rovaniemi | English Speaking Driver: $104
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $56
  • Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $55
  • Private Transfer Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland -Luxury Vehicle: $82
  • Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $76

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $18
  • Train Transfer between City and Arlanda Airport: $20
  • Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $26
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $37
  • Stockholm Port to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $37
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Stockholm Hotels to Nynashamn Cruise Port Private Transfer: $38
  • Stockholm Port to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Arlanda Airport (ARN): $40
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Port to Stockholm hotels: $42
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $42

Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Stockholm?

Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Rovaniemi €47
    Stockholm €34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.

  • 3-Course Dinner at Santamus Restaurant: $86
  • Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $118
  • Lappish Cooking Master Class: $136
  • Lappish Cooking Master Class: $148
  • From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $151
  • Snow Hotel Tour and Ice Restaurant Dinner: $151
  • Lappish evening: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner: $163
  • Lappish evening (sauna, jacuzzi and dinner): $164
  • Northern Lights Experience with Ice Hotel Visit and Traditional Dinner: $167
  • Traditional Lappish evening in the wilderness with dinner: $170
  • Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $170
  • Lappish Evening Experience with Dinner: $170

Typical Food prices in Stockholm

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:


  • Breakfast
    €8.58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.

  • Food Tour: $96
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $98
  • From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $139
  • Stockholm Dinner Experience: $147
  • Stockholm Private Food Tour with a Local: Tastiest Treats 100% Personalized: $182
  • Private Food Tour on The 10 Tastings of Stockholm : $196
  • Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Stockholm Archipelago: $1,318

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Rovaniemi €48
    Stockholm €24

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
  • From Finland eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $11
  • Snowman World Entrance Ticket: $32
  • Tour to Aurora Horses Farm with Charming Finnhorses: $38
  • Lapland: Aurora Borealis BBQ Tour: $65
  • Aurora Hunting Photo Tour with Barbeque: $70
  • Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Tour with Guide: $71
  • Rovaniemi photography tour: $71
  • Arctic Circle: Special Northern Lights Hunting Tour by minibus: $71
  • Snowshoeing Experience: $73
  • Northern lights hunting photo tour with bbq; small groups: $74
  • Ice Fishing Experience in Lapland: $74

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.27
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour in Stockholm: $3.29
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Gamla Stan's Landmarks and legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Stockholm Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
  • Stockholm City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.53
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.59
  • Gamla Stan: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Stockholm’s Old City: $6.99
  • Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Highlights Tour: $7.07
  • Stupid Stockholm - self-guided walking tour game: $7.57
  • Witch Trials Self-guided Walking Tour Game: $7.57

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Rovaniemi €21
    Stockholm €24

How are these travel costs calculated?

When comparing the travel costs between Rovaniemi and Stockholm, 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.

Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Stockholm?

Stockholm is bigger, and its population is about 36 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the population of Rovaniemi vs. Stockholm, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi or Stockholm?

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 Stockholm in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Stockholm. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Rovaniemi is generally cooler than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Stockholm this time of the year. In Rovaniemi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Stockholm during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Rovaniemi 15°C (60°F) 
    Stockholm 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stockholm in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Stockholm. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.

The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Rovaniemi is much colder than Stockholm in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Stockholm fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 99 hours of full sun.

Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Rovaniemi 2°C (36°F) 
    Stockholm 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stockholm in the Winter?

Both Stockholm and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Stockholm. It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the winter. In the winter, Rovaniemi is much colder than Stockholm. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rovaniemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Stockholm averages at about -3°C (27°F).

Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Stockholm during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Rovaniemi -12°C (10°F) 
    Stockholm -3°C (27°F)

Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stockholm in the Spring?

Both Stockholm and Rovaniemi during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Stockholm in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In April, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).

In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 185 hours of full sun.

Rovaniemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Stockholm. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Rovaniemi -1°C (31°F) 
    Stockholm 5°C (41°F)

Typical Weather for Stockholm and Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Stockholm
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -12°C (10°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) -3°C (27°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Feb -12°C (11°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Mar -7°C (19°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Apr -1°C (31°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 5°C (41°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
May 6°C (43°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jul 15°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 13°C (56°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 17°C (62°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nov -4°C (24°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dec -10°C (15°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) -1°C (31°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)


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