Should you visit Tallinn or Hamburg?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Hamburg, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
Which city is cheaper, Hamburg or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €74, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is €93. 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 Tallinn and Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Tallinn can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €40, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €80.
Hamburg's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €86. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €43.
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Tallinn than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €9.68 on transportation in Tallinn on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €23 per day to get around in Hamburg.
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:
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Arrival Private Transfer Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn City:
$23
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City Transfer Tallinn:
$33
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn Airport TLL:
$52
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL by Car:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn:
$14
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Private Airport Transfer: from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$14
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Private Airport transfer Tallin Airport (TLL) to Tallin City center:
$44
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Private Airport transfer Tallinn city center to Tallinn Airport (TLL):
$44
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Private Arrival Transfer from Tallinn TLL Airport to Tallinn City:
$15
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Private Departure Transfer from Tallinn City to Tallinn TLL Airport:
$15
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Private Minivan Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$448
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Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer:
$274
Typical Local Transportation prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Sedan Car:
$124
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Luxury Van:
$311
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Luxury Car:
$280
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Round Trip Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City by Business Car:
$228
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Private Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport (HAM):
$65
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Private Transfer: Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Hamburg:
$65
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Private Transfer: HAM Hamburg Airport to Hamburg City Center:
$40
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Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen:
$591
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Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport to Accommodation in Hamburg:
$93
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Private Transfer from Accommodation in Hamburg to Hamburg Airport:
$86
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Private Round-Trip Transfer: Hamburg HAM Airport - Hamburg City Center:
$85
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Private Departure Transfer from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport:
$42
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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
Tallinn food costs typically run travelers around €25 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
The price of a meal in Hamburg can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €28 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tallinn €25
Hamburg €28
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:
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Estonian food tour in Tallinn:
$12
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Tallinn Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$73
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Tallinn Beer House Dinner:
$75
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Tallinn Russian Dinner:
$96
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Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour:
$106
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Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City:
$131
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Tallinn Segway and Food Tour:
$156
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Vegan Food Tours Tallinn:
$242
Typical Food prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls
€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites
€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke
€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer
€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch
€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break
€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market
€3.50
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Coffee and Donut
€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
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Historic Reeperbahn Tour with Optional Dinner in Hamburg:
$38
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St. Georg Hamburg - Food Tour:
$45
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HafenCity & Elbphilharmonie - Food Tour:
$50
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Sternschanze Hamburg - Food Tour:
$53
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St. Pauli - Food Tour:
$53
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Eat Like A Local : Hamburg Private Food Tour With Tastings:
$146
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Tallinn, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €4.50 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €31 per person, per day in Hamburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Pioneer Street Art Tour in Tallinn Telliskivi Creative City:
$12
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Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$15
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Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn TV Tower Entrance Ticket:
$16
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Skip the Line: Tallinn Legends Interactive Museum Entrance Ticket:
$17
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Tallinn National Unity Tour on E-bike:
$19
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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Tallinn TV Tower: Fast-Lane Ticket:
$19
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Tallinn Bay Sightseeing Cruise:
$22
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Tallinn Day Cruise: TOWERS OF TALLINN:
$22
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Tallinn Ghost and Legends Walking Tour:
$24
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Tallinn Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:
$28
Typical Entertainment prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2-Hour Walking Tour: Hamburg Speicherstadt and HafenCity:
$160
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5-Day Independent Hamburg to Heidelberg Coach Tour:
$486
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5-Day Overnight Coach Tour from Hamburg to Munich:
$534
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5-Day Overnight Coach Tour from Hamburg to Stuttgart:
$726
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Alternative Hamburg Private Alternative Street Art Tour:
$274
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Best of Hamburg - Private tour:
$368
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Bird Watching Adventure Tour in Hamburg, South Africa:
$272
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City Walking Tour DEADLY KIEZ:
$22
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City Walking Tour JEWISH HAMBURG:
$22
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City tour through Hamburg:
$24
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Craft Beer Tastings Tour in Hamburg:
$50
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Discover Hamburg Walking Tour:
$25
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Tallinn spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Hamburg may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl:
$33
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Nudist Winery Wine Tasting and Winery tour in Tallinn:
$44
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Tallinn Brewery Fiesta:
$77
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Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl:
$77
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Tallinn Bar Crawl:
$85
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Tallinn Beer House Brewery Fiesta:
$90
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City tour Craft Brewery visit and tasting of craft beers ciders and cheeses:
$90
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
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Club and Pub Tour of St. Pauli:
$27
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Corona Pub Crawl with special drinks:
$62
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Private guided Club & Pub tour - Pub Crawl:
$358
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg than you might in Tallinn.
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