Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Stuttgart €164
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is €164. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Stuttgart €101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Stuttgart €202
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Stuttgart €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- VIP Private Transfer in Rovaniemi : $163
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Helsinki: $1,925
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi by private van: $578
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Kakslautanen by private van: $769
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Ivalo by private van: $866
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $76
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpsee Grünten Arrival Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Sedan: $91
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer to/from Stuttgart Airport (STR): $103
- Private Transfer Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by Luxury Car: $108
- Private Transfer Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by Luxury Car: $108
- Private Transfer from Stuttgart City to Frankfurt City: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 €47Stuttgart €37
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 Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Panini To Go€2.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Stuttgart €24
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Ice Waterfall Tour in Korouoma: $147
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience : $104
- 2h Winter Bike Tour - Riversides of Rovaniemi: $104
- 5-Hour Tour to Ranua Zoo: $120
- 5km Self Driven Husky Sled Adventure in Rovaniemi: $240
- ATV Quad Bike Experience : $130
- All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi: $207
- All in One Santa Claus Village with Dog Sledding Adventure: $271
- Arctic Animals Combo Safari, Reindeer and Husky Adventure: $191
- Arctic Polar Bear Adventure with Lunch in Rovaniemi!: $141
- Arctic Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ Tour!: $217
- Aurora Dreamscape Tour in Lapland: $125
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wine Museum Ticket: $4.28
- Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Stuttgart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- TV Tower Tickets: $11
- VfB Fan-Tour at the MHPArena: $12
- Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $13
- entertaining guided tour to old town highlights: $15
- Stuttgart city tour: $15
- Stuttgart city library - an architectural tour: $17
- Stuttgart Nature Experience Day: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Stuttgart €22
Sample the Local Flavors in Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $28
- Wine hike with wine tasting: $31
- Guided Wine Walk & Wine Tasting: $44
- Wine Tour with wines of the best winemakers: $46
- Fußball Weintour - Football & Wine Tour: $46
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
When comparing the travel costs between Rovaniemi and Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Stuttgart?
Stuttgart has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Stuttgart, 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 Stuttgart?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stuttgart in the Summer?
Both Stuttgart and Rovaniemi during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Stuttgart for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Rovaniemi is cooler than Stuttgart in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
In Stuttgart, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rovaniemi. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stuttgart receives 238 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in July than Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Stuttgart 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stuttgart in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Stuttgart. Also, many visitors come to Stuttgart in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Stuttgart. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Stuttgart averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Stuttgart during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Stuttgart receives 122 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Stuttgart 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stuttgart in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Stuttgart. Also, most visitors come to Stuttgart for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Stuttgart can be very cold during winter. Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Stuttgart. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Stuttgart fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stuttgart receives 60 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Stuttgart 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Stuttgart in the Spring?
Both Stuttgart and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Stuttgart because of the activities around the city.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during spring. Rovaniemi is much colder than Stuttgart in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Stuttgart fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Stuttgart during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Stuttgart receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Stuttgart. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Stuttgart receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Stuttgart 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Stuttgart and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Stuttgart | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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