A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tallinn vs. Castries for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tallinn or Castries?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Castries, 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 Castries?

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.


Which place is cheaper, Castries or Tallinn?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €121, while the average daily cost in Castries is €159. 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 Castries in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn 47
    Castries 86
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn 94
    Castries 172
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Castries

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Castries? 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 Tallinn


Hotels in Castries


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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 Castries Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn 12
    Castries 22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

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


  • 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:

  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
  • Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port: $40
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
  • Private Airport Transfer: $47
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $47
  • Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $70
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
  • Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $88
  • CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $102
  • Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $129

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Castries?

Prices for flights to both Castries 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tallinn 62
    Castries 56
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

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


  • Lunch for Two
    7.68
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn 5.63
    Castries 23

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn 15
    Castries 9.52

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 Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Castries 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 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 Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries 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 Castries Expensive?.