Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ankara or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Krakow. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Krakow?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $131Krakow $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $131, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $74. 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 Ankara and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $53Krakow $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $106Krakow $82
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Ankara 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Krakow $6.36
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $102
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $48
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $102
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $60
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $108
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $108
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer: $57
- 1945-1989 Communism Tour of Krakow Nowa Huta with Transfers: $171
- Airport Transfers, Tours, Trips, Travels: $22
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City in Luxury Van: $59
- Arrival Private Transfers from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City: $47
- Auschwitz - Birkenau Roundtrip Transfer with assistance: $16
- Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Hotel Pickup: $55
- Auschwitz Birkenau Tour with Tickets and Private Transfer: $176
- Auschwitz and Birkenau Round-Trip Transfer Premium from Krakow: $268
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow: $12
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket & Transfer from Krakow: $34
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour and Transfer from Krakow: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $52Krakow $23
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.33
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: $25
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $37
- Polish Folk Show and Dinner From Krakow: $43
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $43
- Food tour - Taste of Krakow: $56
- Full Traditional Polish Dinner & Folk Show: $62
- Romantic Dinner with a Cruise on the Vistula River: $67
- Polish Folk Dinner with Vistula River Cruise: $70
- Krakow food tour: $81
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $95
- Traditional Jewish Ashkenazi Food Tour in Krakow: $107
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Krakow $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.23
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
- Private Tour with a Local: $37
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $215
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $263
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Krakow's Essential Tour of the Old Town and Wawel Castle: $3.20
- Old Town Audio-Guided Walking Tour with Headset: $3.71
- Old Town Audioguided walking Tour: $4.09
- Tadeusz Kościuszko Mound Entry Tickets: $4.46
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour: $4.95
- Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour: $5.00
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Krakow City: $5.34
- Wawel Hill Tour with Audio Guide: $5.57
- From Kraków: Wieliczka Salt Mine Trip & Guided Tour: $5.57
- Home Army Museum Emil Fieldorf “Nil” - Entrance Ticket: $5.89
- Jewish Museum Galicja Entrance Ticket: $5.89
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader: $6.19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Krakow $6.70
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 Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $22
- Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks: $24
- Halloween Pub Crawl - Krawl Through Krakow: $24
- Krakow Animals Pub Crawl with Free Alcohol +4 Clubs/Bars: $25
- Pub Crawl - 1-hour Open Bar then Vip to 5 Clubs - Krakow: $27
- Pub Crawl Unlimited Drinks then 5 Best Clubs in Krakow with VIP: $27
- Krakow Evening Pub Crawl: $34
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl w/ 2 Hours Unlimited Drinks: $44
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar: $48
- Hoppy tours - Krakow brewery tour : $55
- Krakow Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $173
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Krakow, we can see that Ankara 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara 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 Ankara Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Krakow?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Krakow. When comparing the sizes of Ankara 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.
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