A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Uppsala vs. Paris for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Uppsala or Paris?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Paris, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Uppsala or Paris?

Uppsala

Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Paris or Uppsala?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Uppsala and Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Uppsala $102
    Paris $180
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Uppsala $204
    Paris $360
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Paris

Looking for a hotel in Uppsala or Paris? 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 Uppsala


Hotels in Paris


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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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Uppsala $22
    Paris $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala

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

  • Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    $7.51
  • Train from Airport
    $11
  • Metro tickets
    $7.98
  • Train
    $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

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

  • Paris : Transfer to/from Reims or Champagne region: $646
  • Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $300
  • Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $299
  • Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $299
  • Private direct transfer from Paris to Brussels: $293
  • Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $287
  • Transfer Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG to Paris: $281
  • Transfer by luxury Mercedes from PARIS AIRPORT to => PARIS with Cab-Bel-Air: $281
  • Louvre Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Paris Hotel Transfers: $281
  • Louvre Museum Audio Guide Tour with Hotel Private Transfers: $276
  • Private one way transfer from Paris to Beauvais airport: $275
  • Private Transfer between Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris by Van: $263

Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Paris?

Prices for flights to both Paris and Uppsala 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
    Uppsala $63
    Paris $85

Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    $9.39
  • Breakfast
    $8.21
  • Breakfast for 2
    $35
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    $101
  • Dinner
    $67
  • Cheese
    $15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
  • Paris Food Tour: $82
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
  • Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
  • Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
  • Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
  • French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
  • Versailles: Farmers Market & Royal Vegetable Garden Food Tour: $108

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Uppsala $21
    Paris $89

Tours and Activities in Uppsala

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

  • 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
  • Adventure parc: $54
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
  • Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
  • Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
  • Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
  • Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
  • Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
  • The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
  • Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
  • Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40

Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    $21
  • Admission to Pantheon
    $5.87
  • Catacombs (2)
    $27

Tours and Activities in Paris

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

  • Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour : $74
  • Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission: $42
  • Eiffel Tower with 2nd Floor Access & Trocadero Gardens Tour: $73
  • Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour : $172
  • Illumination Tour of Paris: $75
  • Louvre Evening Escape: Avoid the Crowds - Exclusive Guided Tour : $167
  • Musée d'Orsay Rebels Passion Colour. A Private Guided Tour: $143
  • Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour : $71
  • Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $12
  • Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $106
  • Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide: $84
  • Virtual reality experience in Paris: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Uppsala $20
    Paris $29

Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
  • Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
  • Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
  • Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
  • Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
  • The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
  • Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
  • Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
  • Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118


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

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


Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Paris?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala and Paris, 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.


When is the best time to visit Uppsala or Paris?

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 Uppsala or Paris in the Summer?

Both Paris and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Uppsala is cooler than Paris in the summer. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).

It's quite sunny in Paris. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. Uppsala usually receives more sunshine than Paris during summer. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Paris. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Uppsala 18°C (64°F) 
    Paris 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Paris in the Autumn?

Both Paris and Uppsala during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Uppsala is much colder than Paris. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Uppsala in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Paris averages at about 13°C (56°F).

In the autumn, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Paris. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.

Uppsala usually gets less rain in October than Paris. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Uppsala 8°C (46°F) 
    Paris 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Paris in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Paris. Furthermore, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.

It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. The weather in Uppsala can be very cold. In January, Uppsala is generally much colder than Paris. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around -3°C (27°F), and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).

Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Paris during winter. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Paris. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Uppsala -3°C (27°F) 
    Paris 5°C (40°F)

Should I visit Uppsala or Paris in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Paris. Additionally, many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Uppsala is much colder than Paris in the spring. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 5°C (41°F) in April, and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

In the spring, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Paris. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.

Uppsala usually gets less rain in April than Paris. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Uppsala 5°C (41°F) 
    Paris 11°C (52°F)

Typical Weather for Paris and Uppsala

Uppsala Paris
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C (27°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 5°C (40°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb -3°C (27°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 6°C (42°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in) 8°C (47°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 5°C (41°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 11°C (52°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)
May 11°C (52°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 16°C (61°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 18°C (64°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 20°C (68°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Aug 17°C (62°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 20°C (67°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 12°C (54°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in) 13°C (56°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec -1°C (31°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 5°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)