A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tampere vs. Lofoten Islands for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tampere or Lofoten Islands?

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 Tampere and Lofoten Islands can help you decide which place is right for you.


Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Nasijarvi Lake and Pyhajarvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. It is one of the larger Finnish cities, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, but Tampere has managed to keep the small town feel. The city center is compact in size, and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. The city is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for the old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips or on cruises on larger vessels, or concentrate on the urban sights from a sightseeing bus. Regenerated industrial buildings now house quirky museums, enticing shops, pubs, cinemas and cafes. Tampere has a down-to-earth vitality that makes it a favorite for many visitors.

Lofoten Islands


Which city is cheaper, Lofoten Islands or Tampere?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Tampere is €118, while the average daily cost in Lofoten Islands is €45. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Tampere and Lofoten Islands in more detail.


Double occupancy rooms typically run around €128 in Tampere For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.

Lofoten Islands's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €12. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €6.08.

  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tampere 64
    Lofoten Islands 6.08
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tampere 128
    Lofoten Islands 12


While meal prices in Tampere can vary, the average travelers spends about €26 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Tampere should cost around €10 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Tampere is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

While meal prices in Lofoten Islands can vary, the average travelers spends about €29 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Lofoten Islands should cost around €12 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Lofoten Islands is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

  • Food Meals for one day
    Tampere 26
    Lofoten Islands 29

Local Transportation

Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Tampere than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €47 on transportation in Tampere on average per day.

The average price of local transportation around Lofoten Islands is €8.99 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.

  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tampere 47
    Lofoten Islands 8.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampere

Also for Tampere, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Tampere Private Transfer from Tampere city centre to Tampere airport: $100
  • Tampere Hotel Transfer: $106

Is it cheaper to fly into Tampere or Lofoten Islands?

Prices for flights to both Lofoten Islands and Tampere 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.


Sightseeing expenses in Tampere, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €19 per day, per person.

Lofoten Islands's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €21 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.

  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tampere 19
    Lofoten Islands 21

Tours and Activities in Tampere

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tampere.

  • Lapland Tour: $305
  • The best of Tampere walking tour: $496
  • Romantic tour in Tampere: $496


Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Tampere, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.34.

The average person spends about €0.61 on alcoholic beverages in Lofoten Islands per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tampere 8.34
    Lofoten Islands 0.61

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

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Tampere vs. Lofoten Islands Travel Comparison
