A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cadiz vs. Krakow for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cadiz 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 Cadiz 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: Cadiz or Krakow?

Cadiz

Cadiz is a port city in the southwestern area of Spain. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain, and one of the oldest in western Europe, which means it has a lot of historic charm and many historic landmarks. Cadiz stands on a peninsula jutting out into a bay which is a small slice of land, and is almost entirely surrounded by water. The landscape has a lot of natural beauty, and there is plenty to see and do. Because of its long history, some areas of the city are very old and these sections differ drastically from the newer more modern areas; where the older neighborhoods have narrow, winding streets, the newer areas have wide avenues with modern buildings. Unlike most other ports of its size it seems immediately relaxed and easy going, not at all threatening, even at night. The city has a great tradition of liberalism and tolerance making it a very welcoming destination.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Cadiz?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cadiz is €152, 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 Cadiz and Krakow in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cadiz 77
    Krakow 39
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cadiz 154
    Krakow 78
Compare Hotels in Cadiz and Krakow

Looking for a hotel in Cadiz 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.

Hotels in Cadiz


Hotels in Krakow


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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: Cadiz Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cadiz 30
    Krakow 6.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cadiz

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cadiz:

  • Private Transfer from Cadiz city hotels to Cadiz Cruise Port: $28
  • Private Transfer from/to Cadiz Airport to/from Hotel: $87

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:

  • Kraków: Kraków Airport to Central Bus Station Bus Transfer: $5.31
  • From Auschwitz-Birkenau Roundtrip Bus Transfer: $6.19
  • Balice Airport Luxury Vehicle Private Transfer: $9.91
  • Private Transfer to or from Krakow Airport: $10
  • Private Transfer to/from Krakow Airport (KRK): $11
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow: $12
  • Krakow Airport Transfer Balice: $14
  • Krakow Airport Private Transfers: $15
  • Electric Car Transfer between Krakow and the Airport: $15
  • Kraków: Airport Private Transfer by Luxury Car: $16
  • Auschwitz - Birkenau Roundtrip Transfer with assistance: $17
  • Kraków Airport Private Transfer - Kraków City Center: $17

Is it cheaper to fly into Cadiz or Krakow?

Prices for flights to both Krakow and Cadiz 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cadiz 45
    Krakow 12
Typical Food Prices in Cadiz

Some typical examples of dining costs in Cadiz are as follows:


  • Dinner and Tapas
    15
  • Lunch for 1
    10

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cadiz

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cadiz.

  • Tapas Food Tour in Jerez de la Frontera: $39
  • Food Tour Cadiz: $75
  • Tabancos Food Tour Jerez: $92

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cadiz 27
    Krakow 19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cadiz

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cadiz are as follows:


  • Cadiz Sightseeing Tour
    15

Tours and Activities in Cadiz

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cadiz are as follows:

  • Audioguided Tour of Cádiz Monumental, at your pace: $4.27
  • Cadiz Town Center Outdoor Escape Game: A Story Adventure: $6.94
  • Story Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Cadiz Town Center : $7.07
  • Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.02
  • Cádiz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
  • Historical Walking Tour: $11
  • City Center Guided Walking Tour: $11
  • Guided tour of Cádiz: stories from the hand of a local guide: $11
  • Cádiz: Cadiz Milenaria Guided Tour: $13
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Charming Cadiz: $15
  • Cádiz: Self-Guided Audio Smartphone App Tour: $15
  • Discover Cádiz walking tour: $16

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cadiz 28
    Krakow 6.32

Sample the Local Flavors in Cadiz

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cadiz:

  • Private Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Bike Rental: $107
  • Countryside Olive Oil & Wine Tasting: $128

Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:


  • 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 Cadiz and Krakow, we can see that Cadiz 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 Cadiz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cadiz 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 Cadiz Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cadiz or Krakow?

Krakow has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cadiz. When comparing the sizes of Cadiz 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 Cadiz 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 Cadiz or Krakow in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cadiz and Krakow. Many travelers come to Cadiz for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Cadiz is generally a little warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Cadiz average around 25°C (77°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. In Cadiz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cadiz usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Cadiz gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Cadiz usually receives less rain than Krakow. Cadiz gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Cadiz 25°C (77°F) 
    Krakow 19°C (67°F)

Should I visit Cadiz or Krakow in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Cadiz as well as Krakow. Many visitors come to Cadiz in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Cadiz is much warmer than Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cadiz averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cadiz this time of the year. In the autumn, Cadiz often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Cadiz gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.

Cadiz usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Cadiz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Cadiz 20°C (68°F) 
    Krakow 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Cadiz or Krakow in the Winter?

Both Krakow and Cadiz are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Cadiz for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

The weather in Krakow can be very cold. In the winter, Cadiz is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cadiz in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).

Cadiz usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Cadiz gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Cadiz usually receives more rain than Krakow. Cadiz gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Cadiz 13°C (55°F) 
    Krakow -2°C (29°F)

Should I visit Cadiz or Krakow in the Spring?

Both Krakow and Cadiz during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Cadiz because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Cadiz is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Cadiz average around 17°C (63°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

It's quite sunny in Cadiz. In the spring, Cadiz often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Cadiz gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.

Cadiz usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Cadiz gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Cadiz 17°C (63°F) 
    Krakow 10°C (50°F)

Typical Weather for Krakow and Cadiz

Cadiz Krakow
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) -2°C (29°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Feb 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 0°C (32°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Mar 16°C (61°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 5°C (40°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 15°C (59°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Jun 22°C (72°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 0 mm (0 in) 19°C (67°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 24 mm (0.9 in) 15°C (60°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 11°C (51°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Nov 17°C (63°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 5°C (41°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Dec 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 1°C (33°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)