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Kemi, Lapin Laeaeni, Finland
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Kemi is a cultural destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Kemi?

A typical traveler spends $185 (€158) per day on a trip to Kemi. This is the average daily price for a vacation in Kemi based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $68 (€58) on meals
  • $45 (€39) on local transportation
  • $173 (€147) on hotels

A one-week trip to Kemi for two people costs, on average, $2,595 (€2,212). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $185
    €158
  • One Week Per person
    $1,298
    €1,106
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,595
    €2,212
  • One Month Per person
    $5,561
    €4,740
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,595
    €2,212
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,190
    €4,424
  • One Month For a couple
    $11,122
    €9,480
This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers - How it works. Put these numbers on your website.


How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Kemi cost?

A one week trip to Kemi usually costs around $1,298 (€1,106) for one person and $2,595 (€2,212) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Kemi on average costs around $2,595 (€2,212) for one person and $5,190 (€4,424) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Kemi will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Kemi on average costs around $5,561 (€4,740) for one person and $11,122 (€9,480) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Kemi expensive to visit?

In Kemi, budget travelers spend $81 (€69) per day on average, mid-range travelers spend $185 (€158) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $354 (€302) per day. These costs are calculated from the reported expenses of previous travelers to Kemi.

Kemi is a smaller destination that attracts travelers with diverse styles, spending habits, and budgetary preferences. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly hostels to mid-range hotels to high-end luxury properties.

If you choose to make it so, Kemi can be very pricey, but you can reduce your expenses by looking for discounts and coupons.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Kemi is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Innsbruck or Turku.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Kemi Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Kemi?

The average Kemi trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Kemi travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Kemi cost?

Kemi on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy 		$38
(€32) 		$86
(€74) 		$165
(€141)
Local Transportation1 $20
(€17) 		$45
(€39) 		$86
(€74)
Food2 $30
(€25) 		$68
(€58) 		$130
(€111)
Entertainment1 $15
(€13) 		$34
(€29) 		$66
(€56)
Alcohol2 $3-9
(€3-8) 		$7-21
(€6-18) 		$13-40
(€11-34)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

Setting realistic expectations for your travel budget is important. Many people think they can visit Kemi on a tight budget, but most travelers aren't comfortable with a low "shoestring" budget. Think about what you enjoy during your vacations and how you typically travel. Do you prefer resorts, vacation rentals, or hostels? Do you want to visit museums, sights, and participate in activities? Is dining out a priority? These factors will shape both your budget and your itinerary.

What is a budget traveler, anyway?

While you might think you're a budget traveler, without giving up many of your usual comforts, you'll likely need to spend more than the $81 per day that backpackers often spend.

Backpackers often work within this tight budget by staying in hostel dorms, eating fast food or street food, using public transit, and mainly visiting free attractions.

Are You Considered an Average Traveler?

If you're a couple or a family on a fun getaway, you might want to choose a mid-range hotel, enjoy meals at well-liked restaurants, and visit the key museums and attractions that come with entry fees. Most travelers to Kemi will be eager to explore the key attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. Most activities are not free, after all. Therefore, it's realistic to plan on a daily budget of about $185 per person, per day.

Want to Escape the Daily Grind in Style?

If you're looking for a higher-end vacation filled with high-end amenities and exceptional service, plan for a daily expense of approximately $354. Staying at nicer hotels, savoring meals at top-rated restaurants, splurging on lavish outings, and utilizing taxis or private drivers in the destination means you'll need a more luxurious budget.



Accommodation Budget in Kemi

Hotel prices in Kemi can vary significantly. Some hotels charge much higher rates but also offer more luxury and better amenities. During peak season, these prices rise even more. In the off-season, the average room costs around $114, while in peak season it jumps to an average of $213. Budget accommodations range from $83 to $284, but hostels are usually cheaper, especially in dorm rooms. Save money by traveling during the low or shoulder seasons, or by booking in advance and watching for deals.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Kemi for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $173 (€147). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $86 (€74) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $86
    €74
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $173
    €147

Hotels in Kemi

Looking for a hotel in Kemi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

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Actual Hotel Prices in Kemi

The average hotel room price in Kemi based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $114 in the low season and $213 in the peak season. Below are the average prices for each budget category. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Kemi

Choosing to travel outside of and in the low or shoulder season will give you lower hotel prices and less tourist congestion.


Recommended Properties


Transportation Budget in Kemi

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $45 (€39) per person, per day, on local transportation in Kemi. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Kemi is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $45
    €39

Kemi-Tornio Airport is the closest airport, located 6km from the city. It is one hour by plane from Helsinki. The airport is used by Finncomm and Flybe Airlines. Kemi is the end of the rail line if heading west, towards Sweden, because there are no passenger services across, as the rail gauge is different. Within Finland, trains to Rovaniemi take about 1.5 hours, while a trip all the way to Helsinki is 9 hours. It is easy to get around the city center and main highlights on foot.

Transportation Tips

If you're planning to drive, ensure that your hotel offers convenient parking.



Flights to Kemi
How much does it cost to go to Kemi? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Kemi
The price of renting a car in Kemi will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Kemi

Food is a major attraction for travelers, so make sure you don't miss out on the local culinary delights.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Kemi can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Kemi is $68 (€58) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $68
    €58

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Kemi is around $68 (€58) per person, with previous travelers spending from $30 to $130. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Kemi are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $7 to $20
  • Lunch: $10 to $27
  • Dinner: $20 to $48
  • Coffee: $5
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $10

Kemi offers local, fresh food in its unique restaurants using the ingredients that nature offers. The sea and rivers offer fish all-year round. Enjoy delicacies from Sea Lapland in the Seaside Lodge or Santa´s Official Port Office. Seaside Hut and Arctic Island Hut with open fire are the places to enjoy the lappish food and atmosphere as well as the silence. In the spectacular SnowRestaurant one enjoys the freshly prepared meal by the ice tables, the Ice Bar offers juice made of the local berries.

In the city there is a good variety of restaurants from international cuisine to traditional Finnish food. Do like Finns do and take a break with coffee and pastries in local cafeterias, like the one on the top floor of the City Hall - the highest building in Lapland, or many in the Kemi Inner harbor which is the living room for the locals during the Summer.

Food & Dining Tips

Many establishments feature breakfast in their pricing, although some tack it on as an added expense. The price and quality can fluctuate depending on the hotel. Being aware of this beforehand helps you gauge if you'll need extra cash. The hotel buffet might be a delicious choice, or you could save some cash by heading to a nearby bakery or cafe.

Instead of buying drinks, bring a water bottle. It's also an environmentally friendly option.

Planning a tour? Be sure to confirm in advance which meals are provided. You could find yourself footing the bill for some meals, which can affect your budget.



Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Kemi

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Kemi typically cost an average of $34 (€29) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $34
    €29

The SnowCastle is by far one of the most popular and visited sights in Kemi. Pure white snow walls surround the gigantic SnowCastle, the artwork of ice and snow can be found right by the sea near the city center from the end of January until beginning of April. The world's largest SnowRestaurant seats over 200 guests, SnowChapel with mystical atmosphere is a memorable venue for wedding ceremonies, SnowHotel with unique beautifully decorated snow rooms offers a true arctic adventure. All made entirely of snow and ice from the sea water. The enormous SnowCastle is a highly unique venue for visitors offering various activities in the weekly program. SnowHotel is the World Luxury Hotel Global Award Winner and the best Ecofriendly hotel in Finland. The first SnowCastle was built in the city in 1996 as a present to all the children in the world. In 2017 SnowCastle of Kemi took part in celebrating the 100 years of independence in Finland and the theme was Finland 100 years. Great light-effects add charm to the snow and ice-sculpting as well as to the structures about the SnowCastle. The SnowRestaurant, SnowChapel and SnowHotel are all situated in the SnowCastle area, only 1 km from the city center.

Kemi Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival structure with an ornate, red-brick exterior. It is a Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church of the Diocese of Oulu. The church is located in the center of the town of Kemi in Northern Finland.

To the north, Bothnian Bay National Park has old fishing huts, rare plants and abundant birds, including Arctic terns.



Visit Santa Claus in Kemi. Now Santa Claus has opened his official port office in Kemi Inner harbor. Santa Claus and his Elves love spending time in Kemi by the sea enjoying the fresh air and the easy living that the city offers. Traditional Sea Lappish cottage by the sea is open in the Summer and Winter time. Excellent place for the whole family to stop for a coffee and of course meeting Santa! Outside terrace with a lovely sea view is the place to enjoy in the summer time. Surprise yourself or your love ones and purchase a Santa´s secret present.

Visit the Gemstone Gallery, a large collection of gemstones and minerals with great diversity. The spectacular crown designed for the King of Finland, a replica of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain, a replica of the lavish 647-diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette and much more. Definitely worth a visit and open throughout the year. The Gemstone Gallery celebrated its 30th year in 2016.

Kemi is one of the few places in the world where the sea freezes and creates a unique playground for locals and travelers to feel the arctic freedom. You can find a wide range of unique things to do here: the only passenger Icebreaker in the world, the only Ice driving location on the sea, the Adventure Island, Arctic Snow Dogs, incredibly huge SnowCastle made of sea water, Olokolo safaris and much more. Experience the White Night Magic in the Summer time and enjoy the fresh air. Take a refreshing swim, try canoeing on the sea or go fishing and prepare your dinner on the open fire. Sail your way to the Adventure Island in the summer time with a traditional sailing ship. Enjoy the silence and the midnight sun by picking the berries while hiking around the Arctic Adventure Island or taking the Midnight Sun Cruise. In the winter time, the total darkness and being away from the city, the Island offers the perfect spot for Aurora Hunting comfortably in the Olokolo nest.



Nightlife Budget in Kemi

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $14 (€12) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Kemi per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $14
    €12
Nightlife Tips

The nightlife scene is a lot of fun, but reducing how much you drink can go a long way in keeping your budget on track.



Travel cost data last updated: Aug 15, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Kemi

  • By taking a slower approach to travel, you can enjoy the local beauty while saving money. When you jam-pack your schedule with activities, your expenses can skyrocket. But if you allow yourself to relax and take in the sights, you might find you're spending less overall.

Budgeting Challenges

  • With limited public transportation in Kemi, it could be wise to rent a car or arrange for transportation, such as a tour. Just keep in mind that this might affect your budget in other areas.
  • There aren't a lot of hostel options in Kemi, so if you're thinking of saving money in a dorm, you might need to adjust your travel plans. A cheap hotel or apartment rental may be a better choice.
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Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.



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The city center is the main area of interest in Kemi. It is here where you will find all of the major attractions like the SnowCastle, Gemstone Gallery, Santa's port office, and the harbor where the icebreaker is located. It is also here where all of the restaurants and shops can be found.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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