A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Turku vs. Debrecen for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Turku or Debrecen?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku or Debrecen, 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: Turku or Debrecen?

Turku

Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.

Debrecen

Finding its beginning as a collection of agricultural villages, Debrecen has grown to become the second largest city in Hungary as well as the regional center for the Northern Great Plain region. Highlights include the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Hortobagy National Park, Deri Museum, and the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Hungary, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Debrecen, we can see that Turku is more expensive. And not only is Debrecen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Debrecen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Debrecen 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 Turku would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turku than you might in Debrecen.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Debrecen Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Turku or Debrecen?

Debrecen has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Debrecen, 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 Turku or Debrecen?

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 Turku or Debrecen in the Summer?

Both Debrecen and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Turku is cooler than Debrecen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Turku in July average around 16°C (61°F), and Debrecen averages at about 20°C (68°F).

In Debrecen, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 282 hours of full sun.

Turku usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Debrecen. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Turku or Debrecen in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Debrecen.

In October, Turku is generally much colder than Debrecen. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 6°C (43°F), and Debrecen fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Turku usually receives less sunshine than Debrecen during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 160 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Turku usually receives more rain than Debrecen. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Turku or Debrecen in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Debrecen.

It's quite cold in Debrecen in the winter. The weather in Turku can be very cold. Turku is much colder than Debrecen in the winter. The daily temperature in Turku averages around -6°C (20°F) in January, and Debrecen fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).

In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Debrecen. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Debrecen receives 55 hours of full sun.

Turku usually gets more rain in January than Debrecen. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Turku or Debrecen in the Spring?

Both Debrecen and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

It's quite cold in Turku in the spring. In the spring, Turku is much colder than Debrecen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Turku in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Debrecen averages at about 11°C (52°F).

Turku usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Debrecen during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Debrecen receives 191 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Turku usually receives less rain than Debrecen. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Debrecen receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Debrecen and Turku