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

Should you visit Tallinn or Holloko?

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

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

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.

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.


Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Tallinn?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Holloko is €43. 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 Holloko in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tallinn 47
    Holloko 20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tallinn 94
    Holloko 40
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Holloko

Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Holloko? 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 Holloko


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tallinn 12
    Holloko 11
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:

  • Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $16
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
  • Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
  • Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
  • Private Airport Transfer: $43
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
  • Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
  • Airport Transfer Service: $48
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $51

Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Holloko?

Prices for flights to both Holloko 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 36
    Holloko 15
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 TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
  • Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
  • Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
  • Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
  • Tallinn Food Tour: $116
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
  • Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
  • Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tallinn 5.63
    Holloko 6.89

Tours and Activities in Tallinn

For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.54
  • Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $8.73
  • Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
  • Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
  • Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $16

Tours and Activities in Holloko

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

  • Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tallinn 15
    Holloko 8.67

Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn

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

  • Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
  • Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
  • Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
  • Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Holloko, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn than you might in Holloko.

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



When is the best time to visit Tallinn or Holloko?

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 Holloko in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Holloko. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Tallinn is generally cooler than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Holloko. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Holloko. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tallinn 17°C (62°F) 
    Holloko 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Holloko in the Autumn?

Both Holloko and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Tallinn is much colder than Holloko in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Holloko. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tallinn 7°C (44°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Holloko in the Winter?

Both Holloko and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Holloko. It's quite cold in Tallinn in the winter. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Holloko. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Holloko averages at about -1°C (31°F).

In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun.

Tallinn usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Holloko. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tallinn -5°C (22°F) 
    Holloko -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Tallinn or Holloko in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Holloko. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the natural beauty.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In April, Tallinn is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Holloko. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tallinn 4°C (39°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Holloko and Tallinn

Tallinn Holloko
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) -1°C (31°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb -6°C (22°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 2°C (35°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar -2°C (29°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 7°C (44°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 12°C (53°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
May 10°C (50°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 16°C (62°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 15°C (58°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 20°C (67°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 16°C (60°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Oct 7°C (44°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Nov 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dec -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 1°C (34°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)