Should you visit Tallinn or Uppsala?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Uppsala, 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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
Which city is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala is €117. 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 Uppsala 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.
The prices for places to stay in Uppsala can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €77, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €154.
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 Uppsala costs travelers about €27 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
Uppsala €27
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
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.
To get around in Uppsala, the average visitor spends €17 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer:
$73
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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.
In Uppsala, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €16 per person, per day.
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 Private Tour:
$184
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
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Private group walking tour - Uppsala Big 6 attractions:
$511
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Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala:
$160
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 Uppsala, 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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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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala than you might in Tallinn.
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