A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Frankfurt vs. Wroclaw for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Frankfurt or Wroclaw?

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 Frankfurt and Wroclaw can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Wroclaw?

Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.

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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best Budget Tours to Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Frankfurt?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €152, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is €38. 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 Frankfurt and Wroclaw in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Frankfurt €58
    Wroclaw €15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Frankfurt €116
    Wroclaw €30
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Wroclaw

Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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.

Hotels in Frankfurt


Hotels in Wroclaw


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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: Wroclaw Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Frankfurt €25
    Wroclaw €5.51
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:


  • Car Rental
    €50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt

Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to Mainz: $20
  • Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to city central: $22
  • FRA Airport to Frankfurt City Private Transfer: $29
  • Transfer Frankfurt City Center to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): $46
  • Private One Way Transfer from Frankfurt To Frankfurt Airport: $50
  • Private One Way Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Frankfurt: $50
  • Arrival Transfer from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Sedan: $63
  • Sedan Departure Transfer from Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA: $63
  • Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $74
  • Private Transfer to/from Airport and City: $82
  • Departure Transfer: Frankfurt to Airport FRA by Luxury Van: $88
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport FRA to Frankfurt by Luxury Van: $88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:

  • Archery Tag with Private Hotel Transfers: $60
  • Wroclaw Outdoor Paintball with Hotel Transfers : $135
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw to Warsaw with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $197
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Trutnov city: $241
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Szklarska Poręba city: $243
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Swidnica city: $120
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Stronie Slaskie city: $222
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Rawicz city: $154
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Olszyna city: $297
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Nysa city: $188
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lwówek Śląski city: $219
  • Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Leszno city: $214

Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Wroclaw?

Prices for flights to both Wroclaw and Frankfurt 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
    Frankfurt €70
    Wroclaw €18
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    €2.00
  • Bagel Sandwich and Latte
    €7.00
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee
    €6.00
  • Sandwich and Cola
    €7.00

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • VEGAN FOOD TOUR TO 3-4 LOCAL FOODSPOTS: $88
  • Food Tour to 3-4 Local Food Spots: $88

Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw

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


  • Coffee & Sandwich
    €2.81

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Frankfurt €36
    Wroclaw €5.37

Tours and Activities in Frankfurt

For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Frankfurt Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $8.21
  • Struwwelpeter Museum Entry Ticket w/Audio Guide: $9.40
  • Frankfurter Kunstverein: Admission ticket: $12
  • Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price: $14
  • Frankfurt Airport: Fraport Visitor Center Entry Ticket: $14
  • EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket: $15
  • Christmas Market & Old Town Tour 60 min-daily 16:00-in German: $16
  • Old Town Horror Stories Walking Tour in German: $16
  • "The Sandman" Nightmarish Walking Tour: $16
  • Horror Theater and City Tour The Hell's Demon: $16
  • Scary Sightseeing Tour with The Hangman: $16
  • The Black Death Tour: $16

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: $68
  • 2-Hours Private Electric Car Tour with a Guide, Wroclaw: $56
  • 5 Hour Private Historical Tour to Gross Rosen Concentration Camp: $144
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Tour from Wroclaw : $263
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wrocław: $251
  • BRESLAU FORTRESS and World War II, private tour with photos: $59
  • Berlin Day Tour from Wroclaw: $263
  • Bike Tour of Wroclaw Old Town, Top Attractions and Nature : $118
  • Dresden Day Tour : $183
  • Electric Scooter Ostrów Tumski Tour- 1,5-Hours of Magic!: $62
  • Full-Day The Königstein Fortress and the Bastei Bridge Tour: $275
  • Guided Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Krakow from Wroclaw: $156

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Frankfurt €30
    Wroclaw €5.61
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt

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


  • Becks Beer
    €2.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:

  • Frankfurt am Main: Night Pub Crawl Shots and Party: $29
  • from Frankfurt - romantic Black Forest & brewery, private tour: $288
  • Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $308
  • Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317
  • Bachelor party Pub crawl & party for your bachelor party: $429
  • Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $915

Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw

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


  • A Couple Beers
    €3.05

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 : $25
  • Pub Crawl Wroclaw with 1 hour Unlimited Drinks and free shots: $29
  • Wroclaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $191

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Frankfurt and Wroclaw, we can see that Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Wroclaw?

Frankfurt has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Wroclaw. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Wroclaw in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Wroclaw. The summer months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Wroclaw in the summer. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Wroclaw. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Frankfurt this time of the year. In the summer, Frankfurt often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun.

Frankfurt usually gets less rain in July than Wroclaw. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Frankfurt 19°C (67°F) 
    Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)

Should I visit Frankfurt or Wroclaw in the Autumn?

Both Wroclaw and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.

In the autumn, Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Wroclaw. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Frankfurt in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 10°C (50°F).

Frankfurt usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Wroclaw during autumn. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Frankfurt usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wroclaw. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Frankfurt 11°C (51°F) 
    Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Frankfurt or Wroclaw in the Winter?

Both Wroclaw and Frankfurt during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.


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