Which place is cheaper, Poznan or Budapest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Budapest or Poznan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Budapest and Poznan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Budapest or Poznan?
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
Poznan
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest, The Best 2-Week Tours from Budapest, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBudapest $89Poznan $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $89, while the average daily cost in Poznan is $35. 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 Budapest and Poznan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBudapest $49Poznan $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBudapest $98Poznan $34
Compare Hotels in Budapest and Poznan
Looking for a hotel in Budapest or Poznan? 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: Budapest Hotel Prices and Poznan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Budapest $10Poznan $4.25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$6.91
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Metro Pass$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- T72 Tank Driving with Hummer Transfer: $1,581
- Budapest - Hungary to Bucharest - Romania /Private Transfer: $1,289
- Bucharest - Romania to Budapest - Hungary /Private Transfer: $1,181
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,059
- Private transfer from Budapest to Zagreb: $930
- Transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $706
- From Bucharest: One-way Private Fast Transfer to Budapest: $642
- Budapest-Vienna Private Transfer by Luxury Vehicle: $642
- Private transfer from Budapest to Vienna: $588
- Private transfer between Budapest and Vienna: $471
- Budapest-Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer: $295
- Budapest-Bratislava One-Way Sightseeing Transfer: $295
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Poznan
Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Poznan city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $239
- Private Airport Transfer Poznań MINIVAN Vito or Similar: $109
- Private Transfer from Poznan to Termy Maltanskie: $69
- Private Airport Transfer Poznan E-Class or Similar: $65
- Poznan airport - Poznan City Private transfer: $58
- Private Airport Transfer to/from the City: $57
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan city centre to Poznan Airport: $39
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan Airport to City centre: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or Poznan?
Prices for flights to both Poznan and Budapest 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 dayBudapest $23Poznan $11
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traveling Spoon Hungarian Goulash Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer: $45
- Pizza & Beer Downtown Budapest Cruise: $46
- Vegan Hungarian Food Tour (full meals): $51
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $52
- Private Street Food Tour: $59
- Danube Cruise with Hungarian Dinner and Live Music: $74
- Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music: $75
- Evening Cruise and Dinner with Champagne: $86
- Lángos (Hungary’s nr1 streetfood) cooking class: $87
- Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music: $91
- Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Poznan
For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Poland - dinner in Polish Home + tasting vodka: $55
- Poznan Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Budapest $22Poznan $4.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$6.77
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Danube Bend Private All Day Tour with Lunch, with entrance fees and cruise: $164
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $240
- 101 things you have to see in Budapest - Full Day Tour with Lunch & Dessert: $185
- 10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks : $20
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $38
- 2 Hours Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $49
- 2 Hours Private Scenic Photo Tour Around Budapest: $156
- 2-Hour Private Market Tour in Budapest With Free Tastings: $59
- 22 Dog-statues in Budapest - an unusual tour: $25
- 3 Hours Budapest Segway Grand City Tour Buda, Margaret and Pest: $93
- 3-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian: $55
- 3-Hour Orientation Walking Tour of Buda and Pest: $37
Tours and Activities in Poznan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
- 2 Hour Private Roots of Poznan Tour: $36
- Captivating Corners of Poznan - Walking Tour: $80
- From Torun Sightseeing Day Tour: $298
- Magic Christmas tour in Poznan: $134
- Old Town Poznan Walking Tour: $17
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Palace, Castle and Ancient Oaks - Rogalin and Kórnik guided tour from Poznan : $283
- Poznan Old Town and Citadel Park Private Walking Tour: $113
- Poznan Old Town and Citadel Park Private Walking Tour: $114
- Poznan Old Town and Croissant Museum Private Walking Tour: $139
- Poznan Old Town and Croissant Museum Private Walking Tour: $139
- Poznan Private City Walking Tour from Cathedral Island: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBudapest $18Poznan $3.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Budapest Pub Crawl - One Hour Open Bar + Free Shots: $17
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $21
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $23
- Ultimate Budapest Pub Crawl: $23
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $25
- Budapest Original Ruin Pub Crawl Including 5 Shots: $28
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $29
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $38
- 8-Tier Hungarian Wine Tasting in a Cozy Downtown Wine Bar: $38
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
- Drunken History Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $42
- Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest: $50
Sample the Local Flavors in Poznan
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Poznan Pub Crawl : $22
- Poznan Pub Crawl: $25
- City and Brewery Private Walking Tour with Beer: $157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Budapest and Poznan, we can see that Budapest is more expensive. And not only is Poznan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Poznan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Poznan 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest than you might in Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Budapest Expensive? and Is Poznan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Budapest or Poznan?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Poznan. When comparing the sizes of Budapest and Poznan, 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 Budapest or Poznan?
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 Budapest or Poznan in the Summer?
Both Poznan and Budapest are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Budapest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Budapest is a little warmer than Poznan in the summer. The daily temperature in Budapest averages around 21°C (70°F) in July, and Poznan fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Poznan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Budapest. Budapest usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during summer. Budapest gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Budapest usually receives less rain than Poznan. Budapest gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBudapest 21°C (70°F)Poznan 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Poznan in the Autumn?
Both Poznan and Budapest during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Budapest for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Budapest is a little warmer than Poznan. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Budapest in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Poznan averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Budapest often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Budapest gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 102 hours of full sun.
Budapest usually gets less rain in October than Poznan. Budapest gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBudapest 12°C (53°F)Poznan 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Poznan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Budapest and Poznan. The winter months attract visitors to Budapest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Poznan in the winter. The weather in Budapest can be very cold. In January, Budapest is generally much warmer than Poznan. Daily temperatures in Budapest average around -1°C (31°F), and Poznan fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Budapest usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during winter. Budapest gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Budapest usually receives more rain than Poznan. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBudapest -1°C (31°F)Poznan -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Poznan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Budapest as well as Poznan. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Budapest this time of year.
Budapest is a little warmer than Poznan in the spring. The daily temperature in Budapest averages around 12°C (53°F) in April, and Poznan fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In the spring, Budapest often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Budapest gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 155 hours of full sun.
Budapest usually gets more rain in April than Poznan. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBudapest 12°C (53°F)Poznan 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Poznan and Budapest
| Budapest | Poznan | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 0°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.