Which place is cheaper, Lulea or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Lulea?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Lulea, 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 Lulea?
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.
Lulea
Lulea is in northern Sweden, in Norrbotten. It's a mid sized city with about 70,000 residents. It also has a technical university, the Lulea University of Technology, which was created in 1971. The city of Lulea is located at the mouth of Lule River on the Gulf of Bothnia. The city's economy is focused on research, education, trade and services. The university's educational programs appeal to new businesses that range from local companies to multinational corporations. There is also a prominant IT sector in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Sweden, and The Best Adventure Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Lulea €98
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Lulea is €98. 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 Lulea in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Lulea €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Lulea €102
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Lulea
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Lulea? 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.
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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 Lulea Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Lulea €20
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:
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $90
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $90
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,647
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Lulea?
Prices for flights to both Lulea 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
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Food Meals for one dayTallinn €36Lulea €33
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:
- 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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Lulea €15
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Lulea €17
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 comparing the travel costs between Tallinn and Lulea, we can see that Lulea is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Lulea Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Lulea?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Lulea. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Lulea, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn or Lulea?
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 Lulea in the Summer?
Both Lulea and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In the summer, Tallinn is around the same temperature as Lulea. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tallinn in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Lulea averages at about 15°C (60°F).
In Lulea, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Lulea. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lulea receives 304 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Lulea. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lulea receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Lulea 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lulea in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Lulea. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Lulea can get quite cold in the autumn. In October, Tallinn is generally much warmer than Lulea. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 7°C (44°F), and Lulea fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Lulea during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Lulea receives 82 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Lulea. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lulea receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Lulea 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lulea in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Lulea. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Lulea can be very cold during winter. Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. Tallinn is much warmer than Lulea in the winter. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around -5°C (22°F) in January, and Lulea fluctuates around -12°C (10°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Lulea. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lulea receives 19 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Lulea. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lulea receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Lulea -12°C (10°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Lulea in the Spring?
Both Lulea and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
The weather in Lulea can be very cold. Tallinn can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Tallinn is much warmer than Lulea. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tallinn in April average around 4°C (39°F), and Lulea averages at about -1°C (31°F).
Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lulea during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Lulea receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Lulea. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Lulea receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Lulea -1°C (31°F)
Typical Weather for Lulea and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.