Which place is cheaper, Bologna or Holloko?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Holloko or Bologna?
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 Holloko and Bologna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Holloko or Bologna?
Holloko
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.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHolloko $64Bologna $220
The average daily cost (per person) in Holloko is $64, while the average daily cost in Bologna is $220. 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 Holloko and Bologna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHolloko $24Bologna $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHolloko $48Bologna $204
Compare Hotels in Holloko and Bologna
Looking for a hotel in Holloko or Bologna? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bologna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Holloko $13Bologna $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Bologna Airport transfer: $54
- Bologna Private Transfer from Bologna city centre to Bologna Airport: $65
- Arrival Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Sedan: $67
- Departure Transfer Bologna City to Bologna Airport BLQ by Van: $89
- Bologna Airport Transfers : Bologna City to Bologna Airport BLQ in Business Car: $125
- Arrival Private Transfers: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City in Business Car: $125
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Bologna - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Bologna city: $131
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Ravenna Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer : $159
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Sant'Agata Bolognese: $168
- Airport Transfer: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna by Luxury Car: $196
- Day Tour Parmigiano, Ferrari Museum, Balsamic, Lambrusco, Lunch with Transfer: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Holloko or Bologna?
Prices for flights to both Bologna and Holloko 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayHolloko $31Bologna $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Palermo cooking class: $30
- Bologna Private Food Tour Eating around the Centre: $72
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $82
- Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide: $82
- Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class: Ragu, Spritz & Mr. Gelato: $88
- Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour: $89
- Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine: $90
- Dining experience at a local's home in Predappio with cooking demo: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Forlimpopoli with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lama Mocogno with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo Rangone with Show Cooking: $101
- Bologna on the plate, Cooking Class with Alessia: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Holloko $8.16Bologna $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)$37
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$134
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)$79
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)$14
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)$14
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- Bologna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.72
- Bologna Secrets Quest: Self-Guided Hidden Gems Adventure: $6.56
- Bologna's Ancient and Recent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce: $12
- Bologna Audio Tour: Bologna Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Bologna Guided Tour of the Basilica Di San Luca: $18
- Tower and Power, Virtual tour in Medieval Bologna: $22
- Entrance ticket to the Lamborghini Museum in Bologna : $22
- InfernoDante: experience 4 iconic songs in first person with Virtual Reality: $22
- Lamborghini Museum Guided Tour and Entry Ticket: $27
- Archiginnasio Small Group Guided Tour in Bologna: $27
- Bologna : Small Group Guided Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHolloko $10Bologna $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Bologna Pub Crawl to meet people: $19
- Private wine tasting of Palazzo di Varignana: $21
- Wine tasting on the hills of Bologna in Dozza: $36
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $42
- Parma Hills and Wine Tasting with Food Platter: $58
- Montevecchio Isolani wine tasting experience: $60
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $75
- Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour: $112
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide : $129
- Cook Fresh Pasta + Wine Tasting (Includes 4-Course Meal): $147
- Bologna Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting in the centre: $155
- Bologna Full Day Food Factory Tour and Wine Tasting: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Holloko and Bologna, we can see that Bologna 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 Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna 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 Holloko Expensive? and Is Bologna Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Holloko or Bologna?
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.
Should I visit Holloko or Bologna in the Summer?
Both Bologna and Holloko are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
In July, Holloko is generally cooler than Bologna. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around 21°C (70°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Bologna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Holloko. Holloko usually receives less sunshine than Bologna during summer. Holloko gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Holloko usually receives more rain than Bologna. Holloko gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHolloko 21°C (70°F)Bologna 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Bologna in the Autumn?
Both Bologna and Holloko during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Holloko is cooler than Bologna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Holloko averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Bologna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In the autumn, Holloko often gets less sunshine than Bologna. Holloko gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 177 hours of full sun.
Bologna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Holloko usually gets less rain in October than Bologna. Holloko gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHolloko 12°C (53°F)Bologna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Bologna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Holloko and Bologna. Also, many visitors come to Bologna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bologna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Holloko. In the winter, Holloko is much colder than Bologna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Holloko in January average around -1°C (31°F), and Bologna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Holloko usually receives less sunshine than Bologna during winter. Holloko gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Holloko usually receives less rain than Bologna. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHolloko -1°C (31°F)Bologna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Bologna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Holloko as well as Bologna. Also, most visitors come to Bologna for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Holloko is generally around the same temperature as Bologna. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around 12°C (53°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Holloko often gets less sunshine than Bologna. Holloko gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 192 hours of full sun.
Holloko usually gets less rain in April than Bologna. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHolloko 12°C (53°F)Bologna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Bologna and Holloko
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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