Should you visit Tallinn or Lillehammer?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Lillehammer, 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.
Lillehammer
Most people know the name Lillehammer because it is the city that hosted the 1994 Olympics. While it's obviously a beautiful travel destination during the winter months when it's covered in snow and winter sport opportunities are abundant, it is also a lovely travel destination in the summer. It's a surprisingly small town with a population of around 25,000. It's streets are lined with quaint, wooden houses that date back to the 19th century. The town is located on the banks of Lake Mjosa. There's a nice shopping street that's called Storgata and cuts through the middle of the old town. It is pedestrian only, giving it a charming atmosphere and making it an enjoyable place to walk around. The town also has nice galleries and museums that are worth a visit.
Which city is cheaper, Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer is €91. 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 Lillehammer 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.
A hotel room in Lillehammer is about €110 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
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 average traveler spends about €31 per day in Lillehammer for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tallinn €25
Lillehammer €31
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
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.
The cost of a taxi ride in Lillehammer is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €3.52 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lillehammer.
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Lillehammer?
Prices for flights to both Lillehammer 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.
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.
Entertainment and activities in Lillehammer typically cost an average of €14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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 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 Bicycle Sightseeing Tour:
$29
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City Sightseeing Tallinn Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$31
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 Lillehammer may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €11 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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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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Lillehammer, we can see that Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lillehammer than you might in Tallinn.
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