Which place is cheaper, Rovaniemi or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Rovaniemi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Rovaniemi, 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 Rovaniemi?
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.
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
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 Finland, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Rovaniemi €174
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Rovaniemi 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Tallinn and Rovaniemi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Rovaniemi €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Rovaniemi €186
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Rovaniemi
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Rovaniemi? 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 Rovaniemi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Rovaniemi €31
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 Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- From Return Day Trip Ferry Transfer to Helsinki: $41
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $42
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $42
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- VIP Private Transfer in Rovaniemi : $163
- Transfer from Rovaniemi to Helsinki: $1,918
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi by private van: $576
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Kakslautanen by private van: $766
- Transfer Rovaniemi - Ivalo by private van: $863
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $86
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $86
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- Rovaniemi Northern Light Hunt with Campfire and BBQ with Transfer: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Rovaniemi?
Prices for flights to both Rovaniemi 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 €36Rovaniemi €47
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): $55
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
- Tallinn Food Tour: $115
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $126
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $115
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $133
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $148
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $168
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $239
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $239
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $244
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Rovaniemi €48
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: $3.20
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.53
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.93
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.51
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $8.71
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- 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 Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Adventure in Rovaniemi: $106
- 1-Hour Snowmobile Safari Experience : $97
- 5-Hour Tour to Ranua Zoo: $119
- All Day Canoe Adventure to Rovaniemi: $206
- Arctic Animals Combo Safari, Reindeer and Husky Adventure: $190
- Arctic Polar Bear Adventure with Lunch in Rovaniemi!: $140
- Arctic Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari + Aurora BBQ Tour!: $216
- Aurora Hunting Guarantee Tour with Photography: $270
- Aurora Hunting Photo Tour from Rovaniemi with Pickup: $110
- Aurora Hunting Pro Tour: $205
- Aurora Hunting Pro Tour With Photography: $212
- Aurora Magic Cabin Overnight Experience: $959
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Rovaniemi €21
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 Rovaniemi, we can see that Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Rovaniemi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Rovaniemi?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Rovaniemi, 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 Rovaniemi?
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 Rovaniemi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Rovaniemi. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tallinn is around the same temperature as Rovaniemi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tallinn in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Rovaniemi averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rovaniemi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rovaniemi receives 304 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Rovaniemi 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Rovaniemi in the Autumn?
Both Rovaniemi and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during autumn. In October, Tallinn is generally much warmer than Rovaniemi. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 7°C (44°F), and Rovaniemi fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Rovaniemi during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Rovaniemi receives 82 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi 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)Rovaniemi 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Rovaniemi in the Winter?
Both Rovaniemi and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Tallinn can be very cold during winter. Tallinn is much warmer than Rovaniemi in the winter. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around -5°C (22°F) in January, and Rovaniemi fluctuates around -12°C (10°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rovaniemi receives 19 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi 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)Rovaniemi -12°C (10°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Rovaniemi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Rovaniemi. The spring months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the natural beauty.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the spring. The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In the spring, Tallinn is much warmer than Rovaniemi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tallinn in April average around 4°C (39°F), and Rovaniemi averages at about -1°C (31°F).
Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Rovaniemi during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Rovaniemi receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Rovaniemi. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi 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)Rovaniemi -1°C (31°F)
Typical Weather for Rovaniemi 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) |
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