Which place is cheaper, Akureyri or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Akureyri?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Akureyri, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Akureyri?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
Akureyri
Akureyri is the largest town in the northern region of Iceland, and is often considered the unofficial capital of the north. The town is a popular fishing port and is often used as a basecamp for visiting the more rural surrounding area. Akureyri is known for their great art scene, beautiful architecture, and stunning natural scenery.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Iceland, and The Best Northern Lights Tours in Iceland.
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Tallinn Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €121Akureyri €162
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Akureyri is €162. 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 Tallinn and Akureyri in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Akureyri €88
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Akureyri €176
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Akureyri
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Akureyri? 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Akureyri Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Akureyri €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,902
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $134
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Akureyri
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Akureyri:
- Whale and Puffin Watching in Hauganes from Akureyri with Transfer: $164
- Whale Watching from Akureyri with Roundtrip Transfer: $117
- Transfer to Akureyri Airport from your Stay: $32
- Transfer from Accommodation to Akureyri Airport: $29
- Seamless Transfer from Akureyri Airport to Your Stay: $32
- From Godafoss Waterfall Guided Trip with Transfers: $129
- Whale Watching Tour with Transfer from Port: $141
- Akureyri Airport (AEY): Transfer to/from Akureyri City: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Akureyri?
Prices for flights to both Akureyri and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €62Akureyri €60
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $93
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $140
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Akureyri €16
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Guided Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $17
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- PoCo Pop Art Museum Ticket: $21
- Tallinn TV Tower Ticket: $22
- Christmas walking tour Tallinn Christmas market: $23
- PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket: $23
Tours and Activities in Akureyri
Here are a few actual costs in Akureyri for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Akureyri Guided E-Bike Tour: $165
- Akureyri Lake Myvatn Godafoss and Lava Fields Tour: $180
- Akureyri Northern Light Tour: $139
- Akureyri Port: Dettifoss, Goðafoss and Lake Mývatn Tour: $293
- Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and Akureyri Botanical Garden Tour: $170
- Akureyri Port: Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoon Tour: $203
- Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Classic Tour & Viewpoint: $81
- Akureyri Port: Hot Godafoss Waterfall Tour & The Forest Lagoon: $157
- Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Guided Tour with Lunch: $328
- Akureyri Port: Lake Mývatn and Godafoss Waterfall Tour: $182
- Akureyri Port: Myvatn Nature Baths & Godafoss Waterfall Tour: $246
- Akureyri Port: Small Group Godafoss and Laufas Turf House Tour: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Akureyri €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $117
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Akureyri, we can see that Akureyri is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Akureyri would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Akureyri than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Akureyri Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Akureyri?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Akureyri. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Akureyri, 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 Tallinn or Akureyri?
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 Tallinn or Akureyri in the Summer?
Both Akureyri and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tallinn is generally a little warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Akureyri receives 158 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Akureyri 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Akureyri in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Akureyri. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Akureyri. Tallinn is much warmer than Akureyri in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Akureyri fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Akureyri during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Akureyri receives 52 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Akureyri 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Akureyri in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Akureyri. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Akureyri can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Akureyri. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Akureyri averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Akureyri receives 7 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in January than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Akureyri -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Akureyri in the Spring?
Both Akureyri and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty.
Akureyri can be very cold during spring. Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. In April, Tallinn is generally much warmer than Akureyri. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Akureyri fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Akureyri during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Akureyri receives 130 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Akureyri. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Akureyri receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Akureyri 2°C (36°F)
Typical Weather for Akureyri and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 19 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 53 mm (2.1 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.