Tallinn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tallinn
With 394,024 inhabitants, Tallinn is the most populous city in Estonia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tallinn to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Tallinn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tallinn in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tallinn, with an average rainfall of 34 mm.
How to Get to Tallinn
Plane
When flying to Tallinn, you’ll arrive at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tallinn from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 25m.
Train
Located 1.0 km from the city centre, Tallinn is the busiest station in Tallinn. Another popular train station is Tallinn Central Station, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tallinn, including LUX Express, FlixBus and Ecolines. From Riga, the bus ride to Tallinn takes 386 km and will cost you around S$ 61. From Helsinki, the ticket costs about S$ 45 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Tallinn Bussijaam, located 1.5 km from the city centre of Tallinn. Tallinn Vana-Pääsküla is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tallinn
Where to stay in Tallinn
From 5-star hotels such as the Swissotel Tallinn to great affordable options like the Hektor Container Hotel, Tallinn offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 173 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include 16eur - Fat Margaret's and Zinc Old Town Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Tallinn, with prices from S$ 14 to S$ 397 per night. Kesklinn is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Tallinn are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tallinn
Most booked hotels in Tallinn
Hiring a car in Tallinn
Hiring a car in Tallinn costs S$ 40 per day, on average.
Expect to pay S$ 2.64 per litre in Tallinn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 31.59 and S$ 42.12. The most frequently booked car type in Tallinn is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.