Which place is cheaper, Uppsala or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rovaniemi and Uppsala. 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.
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.
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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 Uppsala is €126. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Uppsala, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Uppsala Expensive?.
Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Uppsala, 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Uppsala.
In the summer, Rovaniemi is cooler than Uppsala. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rovaniemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Uppsala averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rovaniemi this time of the year. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in July than Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Uppsala and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during autumn. In October, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Uppsala and Rovaniemi during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Uppsala in the winter. The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Rovaniemi is much colder than Uppsala in the winter. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in January than Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Uppsala.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the spring. In the spring, Rovaniemi is much colder than Uppsala. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rovaniemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Uppsala averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Uppsala during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Uppsala. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Rovaniemi | Uppsala | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 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) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 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) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |