Which place is cheaper, Holloko or Zermatt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Zermatt and Holloko can help you decide which place is right for you.
Located at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a Swiss village best known for its skiing, climbing, and hiking opportunities. It has become a popular mountain resort town due to its location and also features a number of boutique shops, hotels, and restaurants that cater to the vacationers who come to enjoy the many winter activities of the Alps.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, and The Best River Cruises in Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Zermatt is $223, 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 Zermatt and Holloko in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zermatt:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zermatt.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zermatt are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Zermatt:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zermatt and Holloko, we can see that Zermatt 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 Zermatt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zermatt 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 Zermatt Expensive? and Is Holloko Expensive?.
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.
Both Holloko and Zermatt are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Zermatt because of the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Zermatt is around the same temperature as Holloko in the summer. The daily temperature in Zermatt averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Holloko fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Holloko. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zermatt. Zermatt usually receives less sunshine than Holloko during summer. Zermatt gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Zermatt. In July, Zermatt usually receives more rain than Holloko. Zermatt gets 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Holloko and Zermatt during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Zermatt this time of year.
In the autumn, Zermatt is a little warmer than Holloko. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zermatt in October average around 15°C (58°F), and Holloko averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the autumn, Zermatt often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko. Zermatt gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 152 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zermatt. Zermatt usually gets more rain in October than Holloko. Zermatt gets 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zermatt and Holloko. Many travelers come to Zermatt for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Holloko can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Zermatt. In January, Zermatt is generally much warmer than Holloko. Daily temperatures in Zermatt average around 5°C (41°F), and Holloko fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Zermatt usually receives more sunshine than Holloko during winter. Zermatt gets 119 hours of sunny skies, while Holloko receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zermatt usually receives more rain than Holloko. Zermatt gets 76 mm (3 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Zermatt as well as Holloko. Many visitors come to Zermatt in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.
Zermatt is a little warmer than Holloko in the spring. The daily temperature in Zermatt averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Holloko fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the spring, Zermatt often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Holloko. Zermatt gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Holloko receives 178 hours of full sun.
Zermatt receives a lot of rain in the spring. Zermatt usually gets more rain in April than Holloko. Zermatt gets 152 mm (6 in) of rain, while Holloko receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Zermatt | Holloko | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
May | 17°C (62°F) | 194 mm (7.6 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |