A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Uppsala vs. Holloko for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uppsala or Holloko?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Holloko, 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: Uppsala or Holloko?

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.

Holloko

Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.


Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Uppsala?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $135, while the average daily cost in Holloko is $46. 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 Uppsala and Holloko in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uppsala $89
    Holloko $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uppsala $178
    Holloko $44
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Holloko

Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Holloko? 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.

Hotels in Uppsala


Hotels in Holloko


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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: Uppsala Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uppsala $19
    Holloko $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala

Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Holloko?

Prices for flights to both Holloko and Uppsala 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Uppsala $32
    Holloko $16

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uppsala $18
    Holloko $7.35

Tours and Activities in Uppsala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.

  • Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
  • Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
  • Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $27
  • Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $31
  • Guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $55
  • Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $75
  • Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $83
  • Private guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $99
  • Private tour, A Dark perspective, the dark Uppsala city walk, about a dark past!: $113
  • Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $120
  • From Stockholm: Viking History Tour to Sigtuna and Uppsala: $164

Tours and Activities in Holloko

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:

  • Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uppsala $17
    Holloko $9.25


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

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



When is the best time to visit Uppsala or Holloko?

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 Uppsala or Holloko in the Summer?

Both Holloko and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit.

Uppsala is cooler than Holloko in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).

In Holloko, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Uppsala. In the summer, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun.

Uppsala usually gets more rain in July than Holloko. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Uppsala 18°C (64°F) 
    Holloko 21°C (70°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Holloko in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Holloko.

In the autumn, Uppsala is cooler than Holloko. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Holloko. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Uppsala 8°C (46°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Holloko in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Holloko.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Holloko. It's quite cold in Uppsala in the winter. In January, Uppsala is generally much colder than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

In the winter, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Holloko. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun.

Uppsala usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Holloko. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Uppsala -3°C (27°F) 
    Holloko -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Holloko in the Spring?

Both Holloko and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Uppsala is much colder than Holloko in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Holloko. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Uppsala 5°C (41°F) 
    Holloko 12°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Holloko and Uppsala

Uppsala Holloko
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C (27°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) -1°C (31°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb -3°C (27°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 2°C (35°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in) 7°C (44°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 5°C (41°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (53°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
May 11°C (52°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 16°C (62°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 20°C (67°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 17°C (62°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 21°C (69°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 12°C (54°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Oct 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in) 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 6°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Dec -1°C (31°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 1°C (34°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)