A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Volos vs. Vladivostok for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Volos or Vladivostok?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Volos and Vladivostok can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Volos or Vladivostok?

Volos

The coastal port city of Volos on the mainland of Greece sits on a very unique and important location in the agricultural region of Thessaly. Situated between Athens and Thessaloniki, Volos provides a commercial outlet to the sea, allowing a bridge between Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is the most recent of Greece's port cities, and is highly populated with many modern buildings.

Vladivostok

Vladivostok is a port city on Russia's Pacific coastline and the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Many people visit the city as the beginning or end of their journey on the railway, but there are some attractions to the city itself worth visiting.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Athens.

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

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

Which is Bigger, Volos or Vladivostok?

Vladivostok has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Volos. When comparing the sizes of Volos and Vladivostok, 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 Volos or Vladivostok?

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 Volos or Vladivostok in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Volos as well as Vladivostok. The summer months attract visitors to Volos because of the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Volos is generally a little warmer than Vladivostok. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 26°C (78°F), and Vladivostok fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Volos this time of the year. In the summer, Volos often gets more sunshine than Vladivostok. Volos gets 330 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vladivostok receives 122 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Vladivostok. Volos usually gets less rain in July than Vladivostok. Volos gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Vladivostok in the Autumn?

Both Vladivostok and Volos are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Volos this time of year.

Volos is much warmer than Vladivostok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Volos averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Vladivostok fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

It's quite sunny in Vladivostok. Volos usually receives less sunshine than Vladivostok during autumn. Volos gets 165 hours of sunny skies, while Vladivostok receives 205 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Volos usually receives less rain than Vladivostok. Volos gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Volos or Vladivostok in the Winter?

Both Vladivostok and Volos during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Volos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Vladivostok can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Volos is much warmer than Vladivostok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Volos in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Vladivostok averages at about -11°C (11°F).

In the winter, Volos often gets less sunshine than Vladivostok. Volos gets 112 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vladivostok receives 178 hours of full sun.

Volos usually gets more rain in January than Vladivostok. Volos gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Volos or Vladivostok in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Volos and Vladivostok. Many visitors come to Volos in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.

In April, Volos is generally much warmer than Vladivostok. Daily temperatures in Volos average around 14°C (56°F), and Vladivostok fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).

In Volos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Volos usually receives more sunshine than Vladivostok during spring. Volos gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Vladivostok receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Volos usually receives less rain than Vladivostok. Volos gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Vladivostok and Volos