How much does it cost to travel to Lulea?
You should plan to spend around $113 (kr1,138) per day on your vacation in Lulea. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $38 (kr385) on meals
- $23 (kr229) on local transportation
- $118 (kr1,193) on hotels
A one week trip to Lulea for two people costs, on average, $1,579 (kr15,932). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Lulea has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Lulea expensive to visit?
Prices in Lulea are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.
Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Lulea is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Trieste or Saaremaa.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Lulea Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Lulea?
The average Lulea trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Lulea travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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kr1,193
($118)
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Local Transportation 1
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kr229
($23)
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Food 2
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kr385
($38)
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Entertainment 1
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kr172
($17)
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Alcohol 2
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kr96 -
289
($10 - 29)
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Accommodation Budget in Lulea
The wide range of prices for hotels and accommodation in Lulea can be very surprising. Some destinations have much higher price tags than others, and even within the same areas you can find a big difference between the budget-friendly and higher-end hotels. Also, during peak season, prices are much higher. You can save a good bit of money if you travel during the low season or shoulder seasons, as room prices adjust according to the overall demand. Booking in advance can often save you money, too.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Lulea is $59 (kr596). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Lulea is $118 (kr1,193). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Lulea? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
The most affordable highest rated hotels in Lulea include:
- Clarion Hotel Sense starting at $75
- Best Western Plus Hotel Savoy starting at $96
- Elite Stadshotellet Lulea starting at $89
Transportation Budget in Lulea
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Lulea is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 (kr229) per person, per day, on local transportation in Lulea.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$23
kr229
How much does it cost to go to Lulea? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Lulea will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Lulea
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Entertainment Budget in Lulea
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Lulea typically cost an average of $17 (kr172) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$17
kr172
Alcohol Budget in Lulea
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $19 (kr193) on alcoholic beverages in Lulea per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$19
kr193
Lulea on a Budget
Lulea
Lulea is in northern Sweden, in Norrbotten. It's a mid sized city with about 70,000 residents. It also has a technical university, the Lulea University of Technology, which was created in 1971. The city of Lulea is located at the mouth of Lule River on the Gulf of Bothnia. The city's economy is focused on research, education, trade and services. The university's educational programs appeal to new businesses that range from local companies to multinational corporations. There is also a prominant IT sector in the city.
The climate in Lulea is subarctic, which shares some characteristics with a continental climate. There are short and mild summers and cold and snowy winters. Average highs reach 20 degrees Celsius during the warmest month of July and -10 degrees Celsius in the coldest month of February.
Sights
One of the main highlights of a trip to Lulea is to visit the Lulea archipelago. You can see this area on a tour bus during the summer months when the weather is most ideal. Do make sure you stop off at Klubbviken, which is on the island of Sandon. Here you'll find a good beach and a pleasant area to stretch your legs.
Also make sure you allow yourself time to explore Gammelstad, which is an old church village. The town is one of the best preserved examples of what was once a commonly found Scandinavian style of town. You'll find it about 10 kilometers upstream along the Lule River. The town's church dates back to 1492 and the area has national significance to the Swedes. The town itself is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The are many wood houses which were used on Sundays or during religious festivals for worshippers who traveled from the surrounding countryside and could not make the trip home in the same day.
Neighborhoods
Lulea is a relatively small place to explore. Other nearby places to visit include the historic town of Gammelstad and the Island of Sandon.
Activities
There are some great clubs and bars around town including Club Cleo and STUK, both of which are quite popular as late night dance clubs. You'll find Club Cleo in the city center by the Quality Hotel, and STUK is on the university's campus, which can be reached by either bus 4, 5 or 8. You do need a student ID or a guest ticket to get into STUK. LTU students will sell you their guest tickets. If you're a guest at the Quality Hotel, you are able to get into Cleo for free until midnight. Alternatively, Grace Nightclub and Bar is a great option during the summer months and has an entrance fee of 80 kronor. You'll find it behind the Elite Stadshotellet.
Food and Dining
There are a handful of good, budget food options. Many affordable restaurants cater to students and serve cheap but decent food. The Bishops Arms is a British Pub with relatively good food, friendly bartenders, and a good selection of beers. You'll find the pub connected to the Elite Hotel. The Corner Bar is a sports bar with good food. They have some of the best pizza you'll find in the city center but be prepared because they do get crowded during hockey games when the local team plays.
There are some good clubs and bars around town as well. Some are limited to those with student ids and their guests, particularly those on campus or near Lulea University of Technology.
Transportation
Lulea does have an airport with frequent flights, so flying is the easiest, although most expensive way to reach the city. The city is also at the easternmost edge of the Swedish Rail System, and is easiest to reach by train if you are traveling from southern Sweden.
Once you arrive in town, then buses are really the best, and cheapest, way to travel around the city. You can expect to pay about 25 SEK for each individual trip, and if you're going to take more than four rides, it's worth it to purchase a three day tourist pass at the local tourist office. These passes give you unlimited rides for 100 SEK. There are night buses that travel on weekends between the hours of midnight and 3:00 am. These buses leave every hour from most of the local traffic bus stations and do cost more than the regular buses.
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