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Should you visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi?

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 Rovaniemi. 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 Rovaniemi?

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.

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.

Which city is cheaper, Rovaniemi or Vilnius?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €76, while the average daily cost in Rovaniemi is €139. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Vilnius and Rovaniemi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Vilnius €34
    Rovaniemi €75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Vilnius €68
    Rovaniemi €150
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Rovaniemi

Looking for a hotel in Vilnius or Rovaniemi? 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 Vilnius


Hotels in Rovaniemi


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Our Analysis
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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Vilnius €6.64
    Rovaniemi €25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:

  • Vilnius Airport Departure Private Transfer: $14
  • Private Airport Transfer: Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Vilnius: $16
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Vilnius to Vilnius International Airport (VNO): $16
  • Private Vilnius Airport Departure Transfer: $16
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius City: $17
  • Private Departure Transfer from Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO Airport: $17
  • Vilnius Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $17
  • Private Vilnius VNO Airport - Vilnius City Round-Trip Transfer: $33
  • Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $37
  • Departure Private Transfer Vilnius City to Vilnius VNO by Minivan: $46
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Vilnius VNO in Minivan: $46
  • Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:

  • Ultra - Rovaniemi Private Airport Transfer - City Centre to Rovaniemi Airport: $8.71
  • Ultra - Rovaniemi Private Airport Transfer - Rovaniemi Airport to City Centre: $9.41
  • VIP Transfer Rovaniemi and Airport: $56
  • Private Chauffeur Transfer Rovaniemi: $56
  • Private transfer in Rovaniemi: $56
  • Private Transfer Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland to City - Sedan: $57
  • Private Transfer City to Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland - Sedan: $57
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $64
  • Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $64
  • Departure Private Transfer from Rovaniemi City to Rovaniemi Airport RVN by Sedan: $78
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport RVN to Rovaniemi City by Sedan: $78
  • Private Transfer Rovaniemi Railway station, Arktikum or Snowland -Luxury Vehicle: $83

Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Rovaniemi?

Prices for flights to both Rovaniemi 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Vilnius €32
    Rovaniemi €38
Typical Food prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:


  • 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.

  • Vilnius - City of Contrasts - The Original City Tour by bicycle (bike+food tour): $32
  • National Dinner with Folk Show in Vilnius: $49
  • Dinner in local family: $66
  • Cooking Class in Vilnius: $71
  • Cooking Class: $74
  • Vilnius Dinner in the Darkness: $115
  • Dinner in the Dark Dining Experience in Riga: $281

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.

  • Northern Lights Hunt in a local Kota in Rovaniemi with Dinner: $111
  • Snow Hotel Tour and Ice Restaurant Dinner: $135
  • Lappish evening in the Wilderness with dinner: $156
  • Lappish Cooking Master Class: $156
  • Traditional Lappish evening in the wilderness with dinner: $167
  • Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights: $172
  • Northern Lights Experience with Ice Hotel Visit and Traditional Dinner: $190
  • Arctic Snowcastle with Dinner in Ice Restaurant: $190
  • Snow Sauna Experience with Dinner: $192
  • The Taste of Lapland (Cooking & Aurora Hunting): $197
  • Lappish Food Tour with Dili: $274
  • Full Day Lapland Tour, including Lunch and Dinner: $310

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Vilnius €7.78
    Rovaniemi €39
Typical Entertainment prices in Vilnius

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:


  • Walking Tour
    €5.79

Tours and Activities in Vilnius

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

  • The old town of An audio tour from Cathedral Square to the Gate of Dawn: $5.99
  • Museum of illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
  • Vilnius Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Vilnius Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $15
  • Vilnius Sightseeing - City Tour: $15
  • Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $15
  • Regular 2 hr walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $15
  • Vilnius City Tour audio guide one round 11 languges: $16
  • Vilnius Old Town 2-hour Ghost Tour: $23
  • Bicycle tour Contrasts of Vilnius: $25
  • Highlights of Vilnius - Short City Bike Tour: $25
  • From Vilnius Trakai audio guided tour 11 languages: $27

Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi

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

  • Meeting Santa Claus Virtual Experience in Rovaniemi: $45
  • Aurora Hunting Photo Tour with Barbeque: $67
  • Rovaniemi City Photography Tour: $74
  • Arctic Circle: Special Northern Lights Hunting Tour by minibus: $78
  • Rovaniemi photography tour: $81
  • Northern lights tour+photos: $82
  • City Tour And Santa Claus Village: $87
  • Lapland Winter Experience: $88
  • Private Northern Lights hunt tour by VIP car with from Rovaniemi: $89
  • Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland: $90
  • Ice Fishing Experience: $91
  • Vaattunkiköngäs Nature Trail Hiking Tour: $93

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Vilnius €5.10
    Rovaniemi €17
Typical Alcohol prices in Vilnius

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:


  • 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:

  • Vilnius Pub Crawl: $15

About these numbers

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


When is the best time to visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi in the Summer?

Both Rovaniemi and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Vilnius is a little warmer than Rovaniemi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July are around 18°C (65°F), and Rovaniemi is about 15°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Rovaniemi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vilnius. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Rovaniemi during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Rovaniemi receives 304 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Vilnius 18°C (65°F) 
    Rovaniemi 15°C (60°F)

Should I visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi in the Autumn?

Both Rovaniemi and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In October, Vilnius is generally much warmer than Rovaniemi. Temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Rovaniemi stays around 2°C (36°F).

In the autumn, Vilnius often gets more sunshine than Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rovaniemi receives 82 hours of full sun.

Vilnius usually gets less rain in October than Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Vilnius 8°C (46°F) 
    Rovaniemi 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Rovaniemi. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Vilnius. Vilnius is much warmer than Rovaniemi in the winter. The temperature in Vilnius is usually -5°C (23°F) in January, and Rovaniemi stays around -12°C (10°F).

Vilnius usually receives more sunshine than Rovaniemi during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Rovaniemi receives 19 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Vilnius usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Vilnius -5°C (23°F) 
    Rovaniemi -12°C (10°F)

Should I visit Vilnius or Rovaniemi in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Rovaniemi. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the spring for the natural beauty.

Rovaniemi can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Vilnius is much warmer than Rovaniemi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April are around 7°C (45°F), and Rovaniemi is about -1°C (31°F).

In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rovaniemi receives 194 hours of full sun.

Vilnius usually gets more rain in April than Rovaniemi. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Rovaniemi receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Vilnius 7°C (45°F) 
    Rovaniemi -1°C (31°F)

Typical Weather for Rovaniemi and Vilnius

Vilnius Rovaniemi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) -12°C (10°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Feb -4°C (26°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) -12°C (11°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Mar 1°C (33°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) -7°C (19°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 7°C (45°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) -1°C (31°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Jul 18°C (65°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 15°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Aug 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 13°C (56°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 13°C (56°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 8°C (46°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Nov 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) -4°C (24°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dec -2°C (29°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) -10°C (15°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)


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