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

Should you visit Turku or Linkoping?

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

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

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.

Linkoping

Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.

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

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Linkoping, we can see that Turku is more expensive. And not only is Linkoping much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Linkoping would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Linkoping 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 Linkoping.

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

Which is Bigger, Turku or Linkoping?

Turku has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Linkoping. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Linkoping, 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 Linkoping?

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 Linkoping in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Turku as well as Linkoping.

In July, Turku is generally around the same temperature as Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 16°C (61°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Linkoping. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Turku this time of the year. In the summer, Turku often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 214 hours of full sun.

Turku usually gets more rain in July than Linkoping. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Turku or Linkoping in the Autumn?

Both Linkoping and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Turku is cooler than Linkoping in the autumn. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Linkoping fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

Turku usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 80 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Turku usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Turku or Linkoping in the Winter?

Both Linkoping and Turku during the winter are popular places to visit.

It's quite cold in Linkoping in the winter. The weather in Turku can be very cold. In the winter, Turku is much colder than Linkoping. Typically, the winter temperatures in Turku in January average around -6°C (20°F), and Linkoping averages at about -3°C (28°F).

In the winter, Turku often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 32 hours of full sun.

Turku usually gets more rain in January than Linkoping. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Turku or Linkoping in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Linkoping.

It's quite cold in Turku in the spring. In April, Turku is generally much colder than Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 3°C (37°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Turku usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Turku usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Linkoping and Turku