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

Should you visit Stockholm or Saint Croix?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Saint Croix can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Stockholm or Saint Croix?

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.

Saint Croix

Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.

The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.

This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.


Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Stockholm?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Stockholm Prices
    Sweden Prices
    Saint Croix Prices
    USVI Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Stockholm $224
    Saint Croix $277

The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $224, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Stockholm and Saint Croix in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Stockholm $110
    Saint Croix $149
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Stockholm $220
    Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Saint Croix

Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Saint Croix? 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.

Hotels in Stockholm


Hotels in Saint Croix


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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: Stockholm Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Stockholm $23
    Saint Croix $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
  • Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $29
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $67
  • Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $67
  • Private Transfer from Nynashamn Cruise Port to Stockholm Hotels : $84
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm city to Nynashamn Cruise Port: $84
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm city centre to Bromma Airport: $96
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $98
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Terminal to Bromma airport: $99
  • Stockholm Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to City centre or Port: $101
  • Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Arrival Private Transfer: $104

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:

  • Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
  • Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
  • Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
  • St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
  • St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
  • St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91

Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Saint Croix?

Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Stockholm 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
    Stockholm $71
    Saint Croix $97
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm

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


  • Breakfast
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

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

  • Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $21
  • City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
  • Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
  • Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
  • Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
  • Food Tour: $117
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $120
  • Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
  • Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
  • From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
  • Evening Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner from Stockholm: $158
  • Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix

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

  • A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
  • C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
  • Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Stockholm $29
    Saint Croix $58

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

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

  • Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.58
  • Self Guided Tours Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
  • Walking Tour of Stockholm's City Center: $3.58
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.38
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
  • Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $7.17
  • From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
  • Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.17
  • History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Modern City: $7.99
  • Stockholm Interactive City Tour: $8.38
  • The Stockholm Witch Trials: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Game: $8.63

Tours and Activities in Saint Croix

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:

  • Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
  • St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
  • Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
  • The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
  • Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
  • St Croix Island Tour: $118
  • Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
  • Horseback Riding Experience: $160
  • Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Stockholm $30
    Saint Croix $27

Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm

Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $27
  • Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl: $95
  • Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335

Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix

Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Stockholm much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Stockholm would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Stockholm 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Stockholm.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.



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

Stockholm has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Stockholm or Saint Croix in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Stockholm and Saint Croix. Many travelers come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Stockholm is much colder than Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).

In July, Stockholm usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Stockholm gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Stockholm 18°C (64°F) 
    Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)

Should I visit Stockholm or Saint Croix in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Stockholm as well as Saint Croix. Many visitors come to Stockholm in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.

In the autumn, Stockholm is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Stockholm in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).

It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Stockholm usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Stockholm gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Stockholm 8°C (46°F) 
    Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)

Should I visit Stockholm or Saint Croix in the Winter?

Both Saint Croix and Stockholm are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Stockholm can be very cold during winter. In January, Stockholm is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Stockholm average around -3°C (27°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

In January, Stockholm usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Stockholm gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Stockholm -3°C (27°F) 
    Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Stockholm or Saint Croix in the Spring?

Both Saint Croix and Stockholm during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.

Stockholm is much colder than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Stockholm averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Stockholm usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Stockholm gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Stockholm 5°C (41°F) 
    Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)

Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Stockholm

Stockholm Saint Croix
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C (27°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 26°C (78°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in) 26°C (78°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Apr 5°C (41°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 27°C (80°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
May 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 28°C (82°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 28°C (83°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 29°C (83°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Aug 17°C (62°F) 65 mm (2.5 in) 29°C (84°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Sep 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2.1 in) 28°C (83°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Oct 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in) 28°C (82°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 126 mm (4.9 in)
Dec -1°C (31°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 26°C (80°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)