Which place is cheaper, Vientiane or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Vientiane?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
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.
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Vientiane €14
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Vientiane is €14. 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 Vientiane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Vientiane €5.57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Vientiane €11
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Vientiane
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn or Vientiane? 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 Vientiane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Vientiane €1.93
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 hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride€3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $29
- Vientiane Private Airport and Hotel Transfers: $9.00
- Vientiane Airport Transfer: Wattay airport to hotel - Private transfer: $15
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Private Transfer in Laos: $5.00
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Vientiane?
Prices for flights to both Vientiane 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 €36Vientiane €5.85
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): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Private Evening Food Tour of Laos: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Vientiane €3.28
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: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- 2 Days Private Tour in Vientiane and Vang Vieng: $90
- Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour: $184
- From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets: $61
- Full Day Private Tour in Vientiane with Pickup: $142
- Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour: $81
- Half Day Private Tour in City Highlights: $120
- Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour: $67
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Vientiane: $82
- Private Tour: Full-day Cycling The City Streets Vientiane with Buddha Park: $174
- Private Tour: Full-day Vientiane's Must-See Sights and River Sunset with Lunch: $101
- Private Tour: Half-day City Guided Tour of Vientiane: $113
- Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park: $145
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Vientiane €2.17
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: $22
- 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: $124
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Vientiane, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn is in Europe and Vientiane is in Asia, 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tallinn Expensive? and Is Vientiane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Vientiane?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn and Vientiane, 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 Vientiane?
Tallinn has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tallinn or Vientiane in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Vientiane. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
In July, Tallinn is generally much colder than Vientiane. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 17°C (62°F), and Vientiane fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 141 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vientiane. Tallinn usually gets less rain in July than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Vientiane 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vientiane in the Autumn?
Both Vientiane and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Vientiane in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 7°C (44°F) in October, and Vientiane fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Vientiane during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 222 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Vientiane 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vientiane in the Winter?
Both Vientiane and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In the winter, Tallinn is much colder than Vientiane. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tallinn in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Vientiane averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 254 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Vientiane 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Vientiane in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Vientiane. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. It's very hot in Vientiane this time of the year. In April, Tallinn is generally much colder than Vientiane. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 4°C (39°F), and Vientiane fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vientiane this time of the year. Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Vientiane during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 230 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Vientiane. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Vientiane 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Vientiane and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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