How much does a trip to Helsinki cost
A week in Helsinki runs roughly $976–$3330 per person, including the flight from Moscow.
Flights from Moscow
Round-trip now from$421
Cheapest in October — $421
Indicative cached price. Tap the button for live fares.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Helsinki Highlights City Tour
Guided walking tour of key historic landmarks
Helsinki Top Attractions & Museums Pass
Priority entrance tickets to top monuments
Helsinki Traditional Food & Wine Tour
Taste authentic local dishes and street food
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Helsinki is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
In Helsinki, use the HSL app for seamless contactless payments on public transit. If you're using paper tickets, validate them before boarding to avoid fines. Consider a day pass for unlimited travel; it's a solid deal if you plan to ride the metro or trams multiple times.
On-the-ground prices updated: 2026-09-01
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $421 | $421 | $421 |
| Food | $206 | $573 | $1146 |
| Transit | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Stay | $266 | $735 | $1680 |
| eSIM | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Total per person | $976 | $1812 | $3330 |
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What’s next
- Itinerary
- Where else is cheap from Moscow
- Trip budgets for nearby cities
FAQ
- How much money to bring to Helsinki for a week?
- A week in Helsinki costs roughly $976–$3330 per person, including the round-trip flight from Moscow.
- When is it cheaper to fly to Helsinki?
- The cheapest month to fly is October — round-trip from about $421 from Moscow.
- How much is a flight to Helsinki?
- Right now a round-trip Moscow–Helsinki starts around $421. This is an indicative cached price; tap “Find flights” for live fares.
- Is food and transit expensive in Helsinki?
- Food runs $29–$164 a day and city transit about $11. In Helsinki, use the HSL app for seamless contactless payments on public transit. If you're using paper tickets, validate them before boarding to avoid fines. Consider a day pass for unlimited travel; it's a solid deal if you plan to ride the metro or trams multiple times.