Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Tallinn Prices
Estonia PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn $142Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is $142, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn $55Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn $110Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn $14Saint Croix $35
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$1.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Sedan: $30
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $34
- Transfer service in Tallinn: $35
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $41
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: $47
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $48
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $73Saint Croix $97
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$9.01
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Dessert$1.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $81
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $83
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn $6.60Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Audio Self Tour Guide with 10 Sightseeing Points: $1.16
- Tales of Reval Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $7.02
- Tales of Reval GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $7.17
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.20
- Tallinn Medieval Magic Exploration Game and Tour: $8.98
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.37
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $9.58
- Discover Terrific Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $18
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $18
- 1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour: $18
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn $18Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $21
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $46
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $79
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn : $119
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn or Saint Croix?
Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tallinn or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Saint Croix. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Saint Croix. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
Both Saint Croix and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint Croix. In October, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
The weather in Tallinn can be very cold. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Tallinn usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Saint Croix. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Saint Croix in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Saint Croix. The natural beauty are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Tallinn in the spring. Tallinn is much colder than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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