Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Wroclaw?
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 Athens and Wroclaw. 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: Athens or Wroclaw?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Wroclaw €31
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is €31. 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 Athens and Wroclaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Wroclaw €15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Wroclaw €30
Compare Hotels in Athens and Wroclaw
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Wroclaw? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Wroclaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Wroclaw €5.47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer to/from Argos: $14
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $20
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port and Hotels to Athens: $22
- Athens Hotels To Piraeus Port-Hotels Luxury Transfer Services: $22
- Private transfer between Athens hotels and Piraeus Port: $22
- From Athens Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Rafina Port: $24
- Athens Private Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens : $24
- Private Transfer from Athens City to Piraeus Port: $26
- Piraeus Port: Private One-Way Transfer to Athens City Center: $26
- Athens City to Athens Airport Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- Athens Airport to Athens City Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- AIRPORT TRANSFER in Athens : $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Katowice: $294
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Katowice city: $291
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Radomsko city: $289
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Lodz: $283
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Poznan: $262
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Konin city: $256
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Poznan city: $239
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Działoszyn city: $228
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Olszyna city: $225
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Zagan city: $222
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Świeradów-Zdrój city: $206
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Strzelce Opolskie city: $194
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Wroclaw?
Prices for flights to both Wroclaw and Athens 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 dayAthens €37Wroclaw €10
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $52
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $67
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich€2.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Wroclaw €5.32
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Meouzo Online City Tour: $3.20
- Self-guided First Discovery Walk and Reading Tour: $3.21
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour into Byzantine Gems: $4.60
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- 360 Virtual tour of Ancient Athens: $6.00
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.53
- Ancient Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Ancient Agora of Athens Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Greece: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $7.18
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.48
Tours and Activities in Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- Tour with RETRO e-bus, 2h Gr. 3-7 people, English-guide: $62
- 2-Hours Private Electric Car Tour with a Guide, Wroclaw: $49
- 5 Hour Private Historical Tour to Gross Rosen Concentration Camp: $131
- Adršpach: The Chronicles of Narnia Filming Location Tour: $112
- Auschwitz tour from Wroclaw: $163
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wroclaw: $152
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wrocław: $189
- BRESLAU FORTRESS and World War II, private tour with photos: $48
- Berlin Day Tour from Wroclaw: $211
- Best of Wroclaw 3-Hour History and Culture Walking Tour: $128
- Bike Tour of Wroclaw Old Town, Top Attractions and Nature: $110
- Delicious Wroclaw Vodka Tour: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Wroclaw €5.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Premium Wine Tastings: $35
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Athens Wine Tasting: $44
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers€3.02
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Wroclaw, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Wroclaw?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 15% larger than the population of Wroclaw. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Wroclaw, 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 Athens or Wroclaw?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Athens or Wroclaw in the Summer?
Both Wroclaw and Athens during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Athens for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Athens is a little warmer than Wroclaw in the summer. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Wroclaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Wroclaw. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Athens or Wroclaw in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Wroclaw. Many visitors come to Athens in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Athens is much warmer than Wroclaw. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Athens in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Athens usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wroclaw. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Athens or Wroclaw in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Wroclaw. Most visitors come to Athens for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Wroclaw can be very cold. In January, Athens is generally much warmer than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 10°C (51°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).
In the winter, Athens often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in January than Wroclaw. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)
Should I visit Athens or Wroclaw in the Spring?
Both Wroclaw and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Athens because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Athens is much warmer than Wroclaw in the spring. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Wroclaw and Athens
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.