Uusimaa (Nyland in Swedish) is the southernmost region of Finland, wrapped around the Gulf of Finland and home to the capital, Helsinki. It combines a compact seaside capital, a UNESCO sea fortress, ancient forest national parks, and wooden-house towns such as Porvoo, Hanko, and Ekenäs, all within about two hours of each other by public transport.
Local currency: Euro (EUR).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Uusimaa.
- Mid-range
- €210/day (about $242 USD)
- Luxury
- €420+/day (about $483+ USD)
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- €30-50 (about $34-57 USD)
- Budget
- €80-120 (about $92-138 USD)
- Midrange
- €130-210 (about $150-241 USD)
- Luxury
- €260-500 (about $299-575 USD)
Food
- Street
- €4-9 (about $4.6-10 USD)
- Local
- €11-16 (about $13-18 USD)
- Midrange
- €30-55 (about $34-63 USD)
- Fine
- €100-200 (about $115-230 USD)
Transport
- Bus
- €3.30-3.50 (about $3.80-4 USD) for an AB single ticket
- Taxi
- €15-35 (about $17-40 USD)
- Airport
- €4.50-4.80 (about $5.20-5.50 USD) for an ABC single ticket on the I or P train
- Daytrip
- €10-16 (about $12-18 USD)
Activities
- Museum
- €10-20 (about $12-23 USD)
- Sites
- €0-14 (about $0-16 USD)
- Tour
- €25-70 (about $29-80 USD)
- Excursion
- €20-60 (about $23-69 USD)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Uusimaa costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.