Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Vienna?
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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Vienna €19
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.52
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena Airport(VIE)-Viena City : $35
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Viena City - Viena Airport (VIE): $35
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Private Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $44
- Private One Way Transfer from Vienna Hotels to Vienna Airport: $44
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $49
- Transfer in Private Minivan Viena Airport (VIE)-Viena City : $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 €47Vienna €33
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Vienna €38
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.21
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.87
- Detective Trail Mystery tour for the whole family: $8.02
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.02
- Walking Tour of the MuseumsQuartier with Guide: $8.56
- Vienna Cathedral District Audio Tour (EN) (NO Ticket): $8.80
- Walking Around Hofburg Palace In-App Audio Tour (EN): $8.80
- Capuchins Crypt Entrance Ticket: $9.09
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Vienna €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When comparing the travel costs between Rovaniemi and Vienna, 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Rovaniemi during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Rovaniemi is generally cooler than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rovaniemi. In the summer, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Vienna. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during autumn. Rovaniemi is much colder than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Vienna. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. In the winter, Rovaniemi is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Rovaniemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the spring. In April, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during spring. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Vienna. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Vienna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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