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

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Should you visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Saint Petersburg or Stockholm?

Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city that sits on the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea. Its historical city center is threaded with canals and architecturally impressive buildings, leaving little doubt as to why this city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second largest city in Russia, but perhaps a favorite among travelers. The metropolitan area has a population of over 5 million as well as an impressive culture with fascinating museums, restaurants, and architecture. The city has no shortage of sights and attractions, and many days can be passed while you wander its intricate streets.

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 city is cheaper, Stockholm or Saint Petersburg?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Saint Petersburg is $76, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $176. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Saint Petersburg and Stockholm in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Saint Petersburg $43
    Stockholm $99
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Saint Petersburg $86
    Stockholm $198
Compare Hotels in Saint Petersburg and Stockholm

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Hotels in Saint Petersburg


Hotels in Stockholm


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Saint Petersburg $8.79
    Stockholm $21
Typical Local Transportation prices in Saint Petersburg

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint Petersburg:


  • Metro Passes
    $1.62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Petersburg

Also for Saint Petersburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Departure Private Transfer St Petersburg City to Pulkovo Airport LED - LuxuryCar: $80
  • Departure Private Transfer St Petersburg City to Pulkovo Airport LED - LuxuryVan: $39
  • Departure Private Transfer St. Petersburg to Pulkovo Airport LED by Business Car: $61
  • Private Airport Transfer: from St Petersburg to Pulkovo Airport (LED): $28
  • Private Transfer from Peterhof Palace to St. Petersburg City Center: $36
  • Private Transfer from St. Petersburg City Center to Peterhof Palace: $37
  • St Petersburg Airport Transfers : St Petersburg to Airport LED by Business Car: $63
  • St Petersburg Airport Transfers : St Petersburg to Airport LED in Luxury Car: $103
  • St Petersburg Airport Transfers : St Petersburg to Airport LED in Luxury Van: $89
  • St Petersburg Departure Private Transfers from St Petersburg City to Airport LED: $84
  • St Petersburg Transfer from city hotels or Cruise port to Pulkovo Airport (LED): $68
  • St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED) to hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport (ARN) Private Transfer: $103
  • 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Arlanda Airport: $130
  • Stockholm hotel or address to Stockholm Port - Private Round-Trip Car Transfer: $119
  • Stockholm hotel or address to Stockholm Port - Private Car Transfer: $60
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Skavsta Airport: $332
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Bromma Airport: $83
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Arlanda Airport: $136
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Arlanda airport: $180
  • Stockholm Port Transfer: $70
  • Stockholm Hotel Transfer: $106
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) - Departure Private Transfer: $119
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $50

Is it cheaper to fly into Saint Petersburg or Stockholm?

Prices for flights to both Stockholm and Saint Petersburg 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
    Saint Petersburg $22
    Stockholm $37
Typical Food prices in Saint Petersburg

For Saint Petersburg, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Lunch for Two
    $5.56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Petersburg

For Saint Petersburg, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Enjoy Russian Delicacies in St Petersburg: Cooking Demo and Meal with a Local: $80
  • Private Dining: Russian dinner in a traditional St. Petersburg apartment: $91
  • Cooking Class and a Dinner with a Local Family (8 people max): $92
  • Off-the-tourist Path Food Tour: $103
  • Local Market Tour and Cooking Demo with a Homemade Russian Meal in St Petersburg: $107
  • Borscht and cabbage pie cooking class and dinner for small private groups: $109
  • FOOD TOUR. St.Petersburg: $150
  • Private Cooking Class: Learn the secrets of Borsch and Beef Stroganoff: $166
  • Private Cooking Class: Russian Blini with Red Caviar and Shchi soup: $179
  • Private Cooking Class: Russian Shchi soup and Blini with Red Caviar: $187
  • Private Cooking Class: Hands-on Siberian Pelmeni Making Workshop: $188
  • Private Cooking Class: Siberian Pelmeni, Stolichny salad and Borsch: $212

Typical Food prices in Stockholm

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


  • Breakfast
    $9.47

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

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

  • Stockholm Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw Food Tour: $99
  • Private Yacht Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Stockholm Archipelago: $1,494

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Saint Petersburg $22
    Stockholm $26

Tours and Activities in Saint Petersburg

For Saint Petersburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-Day Small-Group Visa-Free Tour - Top Highlights of St Petersburg: $20
  • 1.5-Hours Saint Petersburg's Metro Tour Hidden Treasures: $25
  • Mini-Group 2-Day Shore Excursion of St Petersburg Must-Sees and Boat Cruise: $25
  • Saint Petersburg Drawbridges Tour: $41
  • Half Day Walking Tour Well Courtyards Tour in Saint Petersburg: $44
  • Guided Tour Peter and Paul Fortress, Cathedral and Prison: $56
  • Private Tours: $64
  • Half Day Bike City Tour in Saint Petersburg: $75
  • Private Tour of "Erarta" Galleries: $76
  • St Petersburg Communist walking tour + Museum of Russian political history: $77
  • Evening River and Canal Cruise Visas Included: $86
  • Revolutionary Petersburg City Tour: $86

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

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

  • 1-day Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $214
  • Dark Stockholm Tour: $173
  • Discover Stockholm on Private Tour and Get an Ice-cold Experience: $617
  • Drottningholm Palace & The Chinese Pavilion - Private Chauffeur Tour: $217
  • Fotografiska Admission Ticket, 90 minutes: $22
  • From 5-Hour Medieval Churches Tour: $214
  • Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour: $274
  • Gripsholm Castle and Mariefred City, Private Chauffeur Tour from Stockholm: $255
  • Half-Day Viking Culture Tour from Stockholm: $151
  • Layover in Stockholm a Private Tour with a local: Best Highlights of Stockholm: $249
  • Markim-Orkesta: Historical Tour in Swedish Countryside: $218
  • Meet the Nordic Pearl - Stockholm on a Private Panoramic Tour (3 hours): $558

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Saint Petersburg $12
    Stockholm $27

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Saint Petersburg and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm is more expensive. And not only is Saint Petersburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saint Petersburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint Petersburg 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm than you might in Saint Petersburg.


When is the best time to visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm?

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 Saint Petersburg or Stockholm in the Summer?

Both Stockholm and Saint Petersburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Saint Petersburg is around the same temperature as Stockholm in the summer. The temperature in Saint Petersburg is usually 18°C (64°F) in July, and Stockholm stays around 18°C (64°F).

In Stockholm, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Saint Petersburg. In the summer, Saint Petersburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 267 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 260 hours of full sun.

Saint Petersburg usually gets more rain in July than Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Saint Petersburg 18°C (64°F) 
    Stockholm 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint Petersburg and Stockholm. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Saint Petersburg is cooler than Stockholm. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint Petersburg in October are around 6°C (42°F), and Stockholm is about 8°C (46°F).

Saint Petersburg usually receives less sunshine than Stockholm during autumn. Saint Petersburg gets 70 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Saint Petersburg usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Saint Petersburg 6°C (42°F) 
    Stockholm 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Saint Petersburg as well as Stockholm. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stockholm this time of year.

It's quite cold in Stockholm in the winter. The weather in Saint Petersburg can be very cold. In January, Saint Petersburg is generally much colder than Stockholm. Temperatures in Saint Petersburg average around -8°C (18°F), and Stockholm stays around -3°C (27°F).

In the winter, Saint Petersburg often gets less sunshine than Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 22 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Stockholm receives 40 hours of full sun.

Saint Petersburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Saint Petersburg -8°C (18°F) 
    Stockholm -3°C (27°F)

Should I visit Saint Petersburg or Stockholm in the Spring?

Both Stockholm and Saint Petersburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Stockholm for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

It's quite cold in Saint Petersburg in the spring. Saint Petersburg is cooler than Stockholm in the spring. The temperature in Saint Petersburg is usually 4°C (40°F) in April, and Stockholm stays around 5°C (41°F).

Saint Petersburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Stockholm during spring. Saint Petersburg gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Stockholm receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Saint Petersburg usually receives around the same amount of rain as Stockholm. Saint Petersburg gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Saint Petersburg 4°C (40°F) 
    Stockholm 5°C (41°F)

Typical Weather for Stockholm and Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Stockholm
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -8°C (18°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) -3°C (27°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Feb -7°C (20°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Mar -2°C (28°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Apr 4°C (40°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 5°C (41°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
May 11°C (52°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 16°C (60°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jul 18°C (64°F) 77 mm (3 in) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 16°C (62°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 17°C (62°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 6°C (42°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nov 0°C (32°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dec -5°C (24°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) -1°C (31°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)


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