Should you visit Savonlinna or Malmo?
Should I visit Savonlinna or Malmo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Savonlinna
Savonlinna is a town and a municipality of 35,504 inhabitants in the southeast of Finland, in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. The Finnish name of the town means "Castle of Savonia" and the Swedish name means "New Castle". The city was founded in 1639, based on Olavinlinna castle. Savonlinna is a historical borderland where the cultures and traditions of East and West meet. As the oldest town in Eastern Finland, Savonlinna is famous for its world class opera festival in the medieval castle surrounded by blue waters of Lake Saimaa. With its 100 year old steamships and unparalleled selection of experiences and activities, Savonlinna is a the real gem of Lakeland Finland.
Malmo
Located on the southern tip of Sweden, in the province of Skane, Malmo is Sweden's third largest city. It has a very international population with about a third of the residents being from countries other than Sweden. This diversity is evident within Malmo, which is rich in culture, interesting food, and an array of entertainment options. Historically, Malmo was an industrial city with a ship building company, Kockums being the area's largest employer. Today, however, the city is much more economicaly diverse with many eco friendly neighborhoods and plenty of suburban style housing.
Which city is cheaper, Malmo or Savonlinna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Savonlinna is €83, while the average daily cost in Malmo is €69. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Savonlinna and Malmo in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €42. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Savonlinna the cost is €84 on average.
The prices for places to stay in Malmo can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €41, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €82.
Food
The price of a meal in Savonlinna can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €22 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €8.80 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
On average, meal and food prices in Malmo cost around €22 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €8.80.
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Food
Meals for one day
Savonlinna €22
Malmo €22
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €31 per day to get around in Savonlinna.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Malmo than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €6.75 on transportation in Malmo on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Malmo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Malmo:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malmo
Also for Malmo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Malmo City Center to Malmo Airport (MMX) - Departure Private Transfer:
$50
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Private Arrival Transfer from Malmo Airport (MMX) to Malmo City Center:
$78
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Malmö Sturup Airport to Malmö City - One Way:
$83
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Malmö City to Copenhagen hotel or address - Private Car Transfer:
$91
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Malmö City to Kastrup hotel/address - Private Car Transfer:
$97
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Malmo Private Transfer from Central Malmo to Malmo Airport:
$108
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Sturup Airport to Malmö City 1-7 passengers:
$114
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Sturup Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$114
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Sturup Airport to Malmö City:
$150
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Sturup Airport:
$150
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Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Kastrup Airport 1-7 Passengers:
$266
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First Class Airport Limousine Transfer: Malmö City to Kastrup Airport:
$349
Is it cheaper to fly into Savonlinna or Malmo?
Prices for flights to both Malmo and Savonlinna 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.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €16 per person, per day in Savonlinna. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing expenses in Malmo, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €13 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Savonlinna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Savonlinna are as follows:
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Winter adventure from Savonlinna to Punkaharju:
$77
Tours and Activities in Malmo
For Malmo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket:
$23
Alcohol
The average person spends about €7.42 on alcoholic beverages in Savonlinna per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Malmo spend on average €30 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Savonlinna and Malmo, we can see that Savonlinna is more expensive. And not only is Malmo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Malmo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malmo 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 Savonlinna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Savonlinna than you might in Malmo.
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