Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Krakow, 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: Amsterdam or Krakow?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €175Krakow €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €175, while the average daily cost in Krakow is €60. 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 Amsterdam and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Krakow? 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.
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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: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Krakow €6.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- 1-15 pers Taxi/Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Hoek van Holland: $199
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $273
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Alkmaar: $155
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Almere: $155
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Amersfoort: $199
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Den Helder: $255
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Haarlem: $105
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Hoorn: $183
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Leiden: $127
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Zandvoort: $122
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam city to Airport: $109
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam in Amsterdam City: $104
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- 1945-1989 Communism Tour of Krakow Nowa Huta with Transfers: $160
- 1945-1989 Communism Tour of Krakow Nowa Huta with Transfers: $171
- Airport Transfer (Krakow - Katowice): $100
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City by Business Car: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City by Luxury Van: $54
- Auschwitz - Birkenau Roundtrip Transfer with assistance: $17
- Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer Service- Private Driver from Krakow: $109
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow: $12
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $217
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer: $35
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer, eBook and Optional Guide: $32
- Balice KRK airport OneWay PRIVATE TRANSFER to/from Krakow’s hotel: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Amsterdam 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
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam €43Krakow €12
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam (Tip Based): $5.45
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $8.18
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $13
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Jordaan Neighbourhood: $13
- Self-Guided Food Tour of Amsterdam's De Jordaan District: $14
- Exclusive Burger Dinner Cruise: $32
- Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $40
- Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks: $42
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket with A GOLD MENU Hard Rock Dinner: $43
- Burger Dinner Cruise through the Amsterdam Canals: $43
- Food Tour Jordaan District: $51
- Food Tour Amsterdam's Jordaan District Self-Guided: $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Walking Street Food Tour: $22
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $32
- Polish Folk Show and Dinner From Krakow: $40
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $44
- Romantic Dinner with a Cruise on the Vistula River: $47
- Brewery Dinner -center of Krakow : $49
- Krakow : Folk Show Dinner Drinking and Fun ! Book Now!: $59
- Folk Show Dinner Drinking and Fun in Krakow: $63
- Cabaret Show with Optional Dinner: $69
- Half-Day Krakow Food Tour in Old Town and Kazimierz: $83
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $88
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €37Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Golden Age Canals Walking Tour: $1.07
- Free walking tour of haunted Amsterdam: $1.07
- Red Light District Haunted History Night Tour: $1.70
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam: $2.61
- City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.21
- Rude Bastards Tour of Amsterdam: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Best of Amsterdam City Tour: $3.21
- Amsterdam Spanish Tour 2 Hours: $3.26
- Alternative tour Amsterdam (Tip-Based): $3.26
- Free Walking Tour of Haunted Amsterdam: $3.27
- Rude Bastards Tour of Amsterdam (CYHIT): $3.27
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Kraków in a nutshell - walking tour: $1.24
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Old Town Audio-Guided Walking Tour with Headset: $3.72
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Old Town Audioguided walking Tour: $4.46
- Tadeusz Kościuszko Mound Entry Tickets: $4.71
- From Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: $4.95
- Wawel Hill Tour with Audio Guide: $5.57
- Tadeusz Kościuszko Mound Entrance Tickets: $5.62
- From Kraków: Wieliczka Salt Mine Trip & Guided Tour: $6.19
- Skip the Line Ticket for Kościuszko Mound in Krakow: $6.59
- Wawel Hill Audioguide Tour: $6.69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Krakow €6.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Amsterdam Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
- Amsterdam Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Beer Maid Guide: $25
- Central Pub Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $27
- Red Light District Pub Crawl: $27
- Distillery Tour & Tasting at Spirited Union: $27
- Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $29
- Chateau Urban Wine Tasting and optional bites: $32
- Self-guided Red Light District Pub Crawl Mystery: $37
- Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass: $37
- Red Light District and Local Pub Tour: $39
- Dutch Cheese and Wine Tasting: $42
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
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Vodka€13
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks: $22
- Kazimierz Pub Crawl with 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks: $22
- Pub Crawl - 1-hour Open Bar then Vip to 5 Clubs - Krakow: $24
- Halloween Pub Crawl - Krawl Through Krakow: $24
- Pub tour in Old Town with 1 hour open bar with a guide.: $25
- Kazimierz Pub Crawl + 1-hour Open Bar: $25
- Pub Crawl with Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $25
- Pub Crawl of Kazimierz Jewish Quarter with a Local Guide : $25
- Three-Hour Pub Crawl: $39
- Wieliczka Vineyard: Wine tasting with local snacks: $44
- Hoppy tours - Krakow brewery tour : $56
- Krakow Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $176
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Krakow, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Krakow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Krakow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krakow 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Krakow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Krakow, 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 Amsterdam or Krakow?
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 Amsterdam or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Amsterdam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Amsterdam in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Amsterdam is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amsterdam in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Krakow. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amsterdam. Amsterdam usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow during summer. Amsterdam gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amsterdam usually receives less rain than Krakow. Amsterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmsterdam 17°C (62°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Amsterdam during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Amsterdam for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Amsterdam is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Amsterdam average around 11°C (51°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Amsterdam often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Amsterdam gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Amsterdam usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Amsterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmsterdam 11°C (51°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amsterdam and Krakow. The winter months attract visitors to Amsterdam because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Amsterdam can be very cold. Amsterdam is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Amsterdam averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Amsterdam usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Amsterdam gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Amsterdam usually receives more rain than Krakow. Amsterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmsterdam 2°C (36°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amsterdam as well as Krakow. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Amsterdam this time of year.
In the spring, Amsterdam is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amsterdam in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Amsterdam often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Amsterdam gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Amsterdam usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Krakow. Amsterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmsterdam 8°C (46°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Amsterdam
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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