Which place is cheaper, Sopron or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Sopron?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Sopron, 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 Sopron?
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.
Sopron
Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Sopron €61
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Sopron is €61. 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 Sopron in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Sopron €27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Sopron €54
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Sopron
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Sopron? 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 Sopron Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Sopron €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 Sopron?
Prices for flights to both Sopron 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 €36Sopron €22
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 €5.63Sopron €5.17
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
Tours and Activities in Sopron
Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Special Magical Christmas tour around Sopron: $218
- The best of Sopron walking tour: $163
- Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $98
- Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $191
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $191
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Sopron €5.29
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 Sopron, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Sopron much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sopron would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sopron 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn than you might in Sopron.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Sopron Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Sopron?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Sopron, 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 Sopron?
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 Sopron in the Summer?
Both Sopron and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
Tallinn is cooler than Sopron in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Sopron fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sopron, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Sopron. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 255 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Sopron. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Sopron 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sopron in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Sopron. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Sopron. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Sopron averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Sopron. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Sopron 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sopron in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Sopron. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Sopron can be very cold during winter. Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Sopron. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Sopron fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 65 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Sopron. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Sopron 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Sopron in the Spring?
Both Sopron 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.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Tallinn is much colder than Sopron in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Sopron fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Sopron. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Sopron. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Sopron 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sopron and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 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.