Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Vilnius and Gothenburg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Vilnius or Gothenburg?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Gothenburg €91
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is €91. 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 Vilnius and Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Gothenburg €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Gothenburg €74
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius or Gothenburg? 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Gothenburg €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $213
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $213
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.20
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $53
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $35
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $23
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $51
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $51
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $213
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $638
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Transfer From Gothenburg Hotel To Gothenburg Museum of Art: $32
- Private Transfer from Goteborg Port to Gothenburg Airport (GOT): $50
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg Airport (GOT) to Goteborg Port: $50
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Goteborg Cruise Port to Gothenburg City: $64
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $94
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $101
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Gothenburg €36
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Gothenburg €14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour: $169
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $107
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $384
- Admission Ticket at Vilnius Auto Museum: $22
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $31
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $206
- Discover Vilnius Tour: $266
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $213
- Explore Old Town and Uzupis Guided Walking Tour: $76
- From Trakai Castle and Paneriai Memorial Tour: $80
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $9.26
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $31
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Gothenburg €19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
When comparing the travel costs between Vilnius and Gothenburg, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Gothenburg?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius and Gothenburg, 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 Vilnius or Gothenburg?
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 Vilnius or Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Vilnius during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In the summer, Vilnius is a little warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vilnius. In the summer, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in July than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Gothenburg. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vilnius is generally around the same temperature as Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Vilnius usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg during autumn. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Gothenburg. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gothenburg can be very cold during winter. Vilnius can get quite cold in the winter. Vilnius is much colder than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Vilnius is a little warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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