Helsinki Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Helsinki is a fascinating combination of influences that aren’t found elsewhere and it’s clean and well organized, but it’s notoriously expensive as well. From a visitor’s perspective it’s not quite as expensive as Stockholm, but compared to nearly anywhere else in Europe it will seem pricey.

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Travel Costs to Helsinki

Population 600,000
Area 1,300,000
Timezone UTC+2
Currency Euro
Airports Helsinki Airport (HEL)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$91.7
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Helsinki

Helsinki Hotel Seasons

Helsinki Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar30.43 - 54.35
starstarstarstarstar69.57 - 78.26
starstarstarstarstar71.74 - 141.30
starstarstarstarstar78.26 - 167.39
starstarstarstarstar203.26 - 326.09

Helsinki Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed22.83 - 29.35

Helsinki Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Suomenlinna Island FerryThis island fortress is one of the city's best known sights. Entrance is free but the round-trip ferry ride isn't.
adults (return)
3.26
Olympic TowerFrom this tower you can get a good view of the 1952 Olympic stadium and grounds, plus the city itself.
adults
7.61

Helsinki Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastMost hotels and hostels will include breakfast, but if not you can find local cafes nearby.4.35 - 8.70
Budget lunchThere are fast-food joints plus pizzas and kebabs at reasonable prices in the tourist districts.7.61 - 11.96
Budget dinnerSitting down for a proper meal usually means spending quite a bit, but some cheaper options do exist.10.87 - 17.39
Beer (.5L)Beer is expensive in the city center, so those on a backpacker budget should head to the Kallio neighborhood for bargain pints.6.52 - 8.70
Beer .33L (retail)Cans of local lager are available in supermarkets, and for a bit more in mini-markets. 1.09 - 2.17
Wine (bottle)You have to go to the state-run liquor stores for anything stronger than beer. Plenty of wine choices are around €10/bottle.11.96 - 43.48

Helsinki Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center38.04 - 52.17
Express bus from airport to city center6.52
Local bus from airport to train station5.43
3km taxi ride in Helsinki10.87 - 18.48
Tram/bus/metro ride in Helsinki2.17 - 3.26
24-hour tram/bus/metro pass9.78
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When to visit Helsinki

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January29201.9
February28181.4
March34241.5
April44331.4
May57431.3
June66521.9
July70572.4
August67553.1
September57472.6
October48392.9
November39312.7
December32232.3

Helsinki Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:20am6:37pm
21 Jun3:54am10:50pm
21 Sep7:02am7:24pm
21 Dec9:24am3:13pm

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