Should you visit Tallinn or London?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or London, 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.
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
Which city is cheaper, London 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 London is €174. 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 London 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.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around €218 in London For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
Food in London costs travelers about €34 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Tallinn €25
London €34
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 London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traveling Spoon Nepalese Momos Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Moroccan Couscous Dinner in Shoreditch:
$50
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Modern British Dinner at Chef's Home in East London:
$62
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Dinner with Filmmakers & Filmmaking Experience in London:
$74
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3-Hour Secret British Food Tour:
$82
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Private Cooking Class with a London Cookbook Author:
$87
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BYOB Pizza Workshop Supper Club:
$91
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3-Hour Thames Jazz Dinner Cruise:
$92
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4-Hour East End Food Tour:
$98
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Evening City & Food Tour (non-guided):
$110
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London Half-Day Food Tour: International Foods of Soho:
$111
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Soho International Food Tour:
$113
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.
London's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €25 per person, per day on transportation in London.
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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Private Minivan Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$448
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Tallinn to Riga transfer with Sightseeing:
$335
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Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer:
$274
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Private Transfer from Tallinn to Riga:
$156
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Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer:
$100
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$93
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Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer:
$87
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Tallinn Return Airport Transfers:
$70
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Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return:
$65
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Departure Transfer:
$60
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Tallinn TLL Airport Luxury Car Private Arrival Transfer:
$60
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Departure Private Transfer Tallinn City to Tallinn Airport TLL:
$52
Typical Local Transportation prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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private transfers from London to Heathrow airport:
$167
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private transfer shopping trip from London to Bicester village wr (8 hours):
$745
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private transfer from central london to city airport:
$186
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Transfer from London:
$118
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Coach Transfers:
$118
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Warner Bros Studio Private Executive return Transfer from London:
$214
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VIP Departure Transfer from London Center to Heathrow Airport:
$113
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Ultra - London Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Heathrow Airport LHR:
$8.71
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Ultra - London Airport Transfer from City Centre to London Gatwick Airport LGW:
$8.71
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Transfer to the Cruise ports from your London accommodation:
$67
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Transfer in private vehicle from London City to London Airport (LHR):
$51
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Transfer in private vehicle from London City Center to Heathrow Airport:
$56
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or London?
Prices for flights to both London 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.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in London can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €31 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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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1 day guided tour to Helsinki from Tallinn by VIP car:
$535
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1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour:
$19
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2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour:
$162
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2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn:
$45
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2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport:
$254
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3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn:
$254
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5h Tallinn Old Town, Kadriorg Pirita Small Group Tour:
$75
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7 Days Small Group Tour: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus & Ukraine:
$3,190
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8-Day Tour Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia: Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius:
$995
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Admire Tallinn's highlights Walking & Driving Private Tour:
$291
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Aegna Half-Day Guided Tour: Stone Maze and Valley of Boulders:
$31
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Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour:
$28
Typical Entertainment prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
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'Cutty Sark' Entrance Ticket:
$21
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'The Crown' Film Locations Private Car Tour:
$370
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007 James Bond's London Private Half Day Tour:
$690
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007 James Bond's London Private Half Day Tour:
$690
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1 Hour Moroccan Hammam Experience:
$114
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1066 Battle of Hastings Private Tour:
$435
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Birling Gap and Seven Sisters Tour:
$2,005
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Birling Gap and Seven Sisters Tour:
$2,005
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12 Angry Guests: The Online Jury Experience:
$11
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2-Day Cotswolds, Bath, and Oxford Small Group Tour:
$226
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2-Hour London Tour and Photo Shoot:
$98
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2.5-Hour Chocolate Walking Tour of London:
$53
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Tallinn spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In London, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €15.
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 London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
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5-Hour Shoreditch Pub Crawl:
$14
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Central London 4-Hour Pub Crawl:
$14
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Central Daily 5-Hour Pub Crawl:
$14
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The Shoreditch Pub Crawl:
$14
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Camden Pub Crawl:
$14
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The London Pub Crawl - Shoreditch:
$14
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Camden Pub Crawl:
$20
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3-Hour Pub Tour:
$21
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The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl:
$28
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2-Hour Historic Pub Tour:
$28
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London Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour:
$28
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Sipsmith Distillery Tour and Complimentary Tasting:
$35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and London, we can see that London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London than you might in Tallinn.
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