Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Saint Croix, 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Sweden, and The Best Budget Tours to Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $176Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $176, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $99Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $198Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Saint Croix? 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Saint Croix $35
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: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix: $174
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port: $170
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $170
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $162
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port: $85
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $85
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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
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Food Meals for one dayUppsala $61Saint Croix $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.80
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Adventure parc: $52
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $93
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $98
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $104
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $105
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $135
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $125
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Island Chocolate Experience with Tasting: $62
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $85
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour: $59
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St Croix Tiki Tours Frederiksted’s Tiki Boat Experience: $80
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour: $25
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $19Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
- Frederiksted Historical Tour with Rum Distillery: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Uppsala or Saint Croix?
Uppsala has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Uppsala or Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Uppsala during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In the summer, Uppsala is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the summer temperatures in Uppsala in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 29°C (83°F).
Uppsala usually gets more rain in July than Saint Croix. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Saint Croix. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Uppsala is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 8°C (46°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Saint Croix receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Saint Croix. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
The weather in Uppsala can be very cold. Uppsala is much colder than Saint Croix in the winter. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Uppsala usually gets less rain in January than Saint Croix. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Uppsala is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the spring temperatures in Uppsala in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Saint Croix. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.