A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Stockholm vs. Road Town for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Stockholm or Road Town?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Stockholm and Road Town can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Stockholm or Road Town?

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.


Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Stockholm?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Stockholm Prices
    Sweden Prices
    Road Town Prices
    BVI Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Stockholm $224
    Road Town $355

The average daily cost (per person) in Stockholm is $224, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. 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 Stockholm and Road Town in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Stockholm $110
    Road Town $206
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Stockholm $220
    Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Stockholm and Road Town

Looking for a hotel in Stockholm or Road Town? 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.

Hotels in Stockholm


Hotels in Road Town


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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: Stockholm Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Stockholm $23
    Road Town $33

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Stockholm to Stockholm Airport(ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $104
  • Airport Transfer By Business Class - Arlanda Airport - Sthlm City: $203
  • Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Business Car: $146
  • Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $156
  • Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $19
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Business Car: $147
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Bromma Airport BMA to Stockholm City by Luxury Van: $157
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Business Car: $135
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA by Luxury Van: $145
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA in Luxury Car: $155
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Car: $179
  • Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $170

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Stockholm or Road Town?

Prices for flights to both Road Town and Stockholm 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Stockholm $71
    Road Town $110
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:


  • Breakfast
    $11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.

  • Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $21
  • City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $32
  • Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $32
  • Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $33
  • Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm Lunch or Dinner: $40
  • Stockholm Guided Food Tour with Tastings : $81
  • Food Tour: $117
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $120
  • Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town: $124
  • Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $149
  • From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $154
  • Stockholm Dinner Experience: $164

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Stockholm $29
    Road Town $91

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Walking Tour of Stockholm's City Center: $3.57
  • Self Guided Tours Stockholm With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Stockholm Secret Treasures A Self Guided Nordic Adventure: $3.57
  • Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • From Stockholm with Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure: $7.16
  • Stockholm Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Tour and Puzzle Adventure: $7.16
  • History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Modern City: $7.99
  • Stockholm Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Ghosts of Stockholm's Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour Game: $8.63
  • The Headless Horseman in Self-Guided Walking Tour Game: $8.63

Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town

Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • 1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk
    $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Stockholm $30
    Road Town $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm

Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $27
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $27
  • Shared Wine Tasting Experience in Gamla Stan Stockholm: $61
  • Private Pub Crawl Stockholm With VIP Entry: $211
  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $335


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Stockholm and Road Town, we can see that Road Town is more expensive. And not only is Stockholm much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Stockholm is in Europe and Road Town is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Stockholm would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Stockholm 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 Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town than you might in Stockholm.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Stockholm Expensive? and Is Road Town Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Stockholm or Road Town?

Stockholm has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Road Town. When comparing the sizes of Stockholm and Road Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.