Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Hannover?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Hannover and Krakow. 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.
Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony (or Niedersachsen) in northern Germany. It is fairly modern with very little remnants architecturally pre-World War II. Today, it is best known for a handful of landmarks and the largest annual tech expo in the world.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Germany, The Best Oktoberfest Tours in Germany, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Hannover is €155, 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 Hannover and Krakow in more detail.
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Also for Hannover, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hannover.
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hannover and Krakow, we can see that Hannover 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 Hannover would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hannover 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 Hannover Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Hannover. When comparing the sizes of Hannover 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Hannover as well as Krakow. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hannover this time of year.
In July, Hannover is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Hannover average around 18°C (64°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krakow. In the summer, Hannover often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Hannover gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Hannover usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Hannover gets 62 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Krakow and Hannover are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Hannover for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Hannover is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hannover averages around 10°C (51°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Hannover usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow during autumn. Hannover gets 104 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Hannover usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Hannover gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Krakow and Hannover during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Hannover in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Krakow can be very cold during winter. Hannover can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Hannover is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hannover in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Hannover often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Hannover gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Hannover usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Hannover gets 52 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hannover and Krakow. Most visitors come to Hannover for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Hannover is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Hannover average around 8°C (47°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Hannover usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Hannover gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hannover usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Hannover gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Hannover | Krakow | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | 1°C (35°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 13°C (55°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Oct | 10°C (51°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |