Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Belgrade?
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 Belgrade or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Krakow can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Krakow?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, 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 dayBelgrade $50Krakow $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $50, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $73. 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 Belgrade and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $29Krakow $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $58Krakow $82
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.39Krakow $6.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $37
- Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $92
- BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $125
- Belgrade Airport Taxi Transfer: $37
- Belgrade Airport to City Center Transfers: $37
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $21
- Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $44
- Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $44
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $21
- Airport Transfer to a city location: $41
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $4.55
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Train Transfer Ticket from/to Auschwitz: $4.75
- Krakow Airport: Train Transfer Ticket from/to Krakow Central: $5.37
- Kraków: Kraków Airport to Central Bus Station Bus Transfer: $6.17
- Private Transfer to/from Krakow Airport (KRK): $7.14
- From Auschwitz Birkenau Tour with Transfer: $9.60
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer: $9.60
- Krakow Balice Airport -Wieliczka Salt mine private transfer: $10
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum One-Way Bus Transfer: $10
- Krakow Airport Transfer Balice: $13
- Wieliczka Salt Mine One Way Transfer or Guided Tour option: $14
- Private Transfer to/from Katowice Airport (KTW): $15
- Electric Car Transfer between Krakow and the Airport: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $15Krakow $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $63
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $72
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $74
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $121
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Small-Group Online Cooking Class Polish Pierogi : $26
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $39
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $42
- Polish Folk Show with 3 course dinner in Krakow legendary restaurant: $43
- Food tour - Taste of Krakow: $44
- Romantic Dinner with a Cruise on the Vistula River: $53
- Polish Folk Dinner with Vistula River Cruise: $59
- Full Traditional Polish Dinner & Folk Show: $62
- Traditional Polish Food Tour in Krakow Old Town: $73
- Krakow food tour: $81
- Secret Food Tours Krakow w/ Private Tour Option: $100
- Krakow Authentic Food Tour Poland: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.35Krakow $20
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.05
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.15
- Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.30
- Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $7.23
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $11
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $13
- Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $13
- Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $14
- Discover Stunning Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $15
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $15
- Red Star Football Club Stadium Tour Ticket: $26
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: $1.23
- Krakow's Essential Tour of the Old Town and Wawel Castle: $3.15
- Kościuszko Mound Entry Ticket: $3.77
- Old Town Audioguided walking Tour: $4.06
- Historic Krakow : Old Town & Wawel Castle Walking tour: $5.00
- Skip the Line Ticket for Kościuszko Mound in Krakow & Krakow Card: $5.16
- Old Town Audio-Guided Walking Tour with Headset: $5.17
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Krakow City: $5.25
- Jewish Museum Galicja Entrance Ticket or Cracow Museum Card: $5.42
- Wawel Hill Tour with Audio Guide: $5.54
- Home Army Museum Emil Fieldorf “Nil” - Entrance Ticket: $5.79
- Krakow Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $6.32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $20Krakow $6.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $21
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $51
- Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $53
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $68
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $77
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $102
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $104
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $179
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 - 1-hour Open Bar then Vip to 5 Clubs - Krakow: $21
- Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks: $24
- Halloween Pub Crawl - Krawl Through Krakow: $25
- Pub Crawl with Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $27
- Pub Crawl Unlimited Drinks then 5 Best Clubs in Krakow with VIP: $28
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $28
- Krakow Evening Pub Crawl: $42
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl With 2 Hour Unlimited Alcohol + VIP Entry To Best Clubs: $62
- Krakow Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Krakow, we can see that Krakow is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Krakow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Krakow than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Krakow?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Krakow. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Krakow.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Krakow in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. In Belgrade, it's very sunny this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Krakow. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Krakow.
In the autumn, Belgrade is a little warmer than Krakow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Krakow averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Krakow. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 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 OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
The weather in Krakow can be very cold. Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In January, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Krakow. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Krakow in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Krakow. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 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 AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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