Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Wroclaw?
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 Wroclaw. 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 Wroclaw?
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.
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
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 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Wroclaw €31
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is €31. 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 Wroclaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Wroclaw €15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Wroclaw €30
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Wroclaw
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi or Wroclaw? 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 Wroclaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Wroclaw €5.47
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 Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Wroclaw city centre: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw city centre to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $32
- Private Airport Transfer To/From the City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Trzebnica city: $45
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kąty Wrocławskie city: $50
- Archery Tag with Hotel Transfers: $58
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kuraszków city: $60
- Wrocław: Wrocław Zoo Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Brzeg city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lubin city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Rawicz city: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Wroclaw?
Prices for flights to both Wroclaw 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 €47Wroclaw €10
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 Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich€2.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rovaniemi €48Wroclaw €5.32
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
Tours and Activities in Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Wrocław: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Legends of Old Town 1 Hour Walking Tour in Wroclaw: $11
- Old Town Sunset Cruise: $15
- Old Town Night Cruise with Ilumination: $15
- Old Town boat cruise: $15
- Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $16
- Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Walking Tour (English): $17
- III Reich and WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday-Friday regular tour: $27
- Wroclaw, 2-Hour Group Tour by Electric Car: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Wroclaw €5.56
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers€3.02
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Wroclaw, we can see that Rovaniemi is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Wroclaw?
Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi and Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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 Wroclaw in the Summer?
Both Wroclaw and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Rovaniemi is cooler than Wroclaw in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Wroclaw. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Wroclaw in the Autumn?
Both Wroclaw and Rovaniemi during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the autumn. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Wroclaw. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Wroclaw in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Wroclaw.
The weather in Wroclaw can be very cold. Rovaniemi can be very cold during winter. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Wroclaw during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Wroclaw in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Wroclaw.
The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Rovaniemi is much colder than Wroclaw in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Wroclaw. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Wroclaw and Rovaniemi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 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.