Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Holloko?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Holloko or Krakow?
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 Holloko and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Holloko or Krakow?
Holloko
Located in northern Hungary, Holloko is a preserved ethnographic village with a castle and traditional houses which date from the 13th century. The village, castle ruins, and the surrounding area are today designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in a stunning valley of the Cserhat Mountains, surrounded by low peaks.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Hungary, The Best River Cruises in Hungary, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHolloko $46Krakow $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Holloko is $46, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $64. 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 Holloko and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHolloko $22Krakow $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHolloko $44Krakow $84
Compare Hotels in Holloko and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Holloko 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: Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Holloko $12Krakow $6.40
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 Holloko or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Holloko 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 dayHolloko $16Krakow $13
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Holloko $7.35Krakow $20
Tours and Activities in Holloko
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Holloko are as follows:
- Hollókő: Village Tour and Folklore Programme: $235
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHolloko $9.25Krakow $6.75
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 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 Holloko and Krakow, we can see that Krakow is more expensive. And not only is Holloko much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Holloko would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Holloko 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 Holloko.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Holloko Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Holloko 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 Holloko or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Holloko and Krakow.
In July, Holloko is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around 21°C (70°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 Holloko, it's very sunny this time of the year. Holloko usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Holloko gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Holloko usually receives less rain than Krakow. Holloko gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JulyHolloko 21°C (70°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Holloko as well as Krakow.
Holloko is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Holloko averages around 12°C (53°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Holloko often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Holloko gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Holloko usually gets less rain in October than Krakow. Holloko gets 34 mm (1.3 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 OctoberHolloko 12°C (53°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Holloko are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Holloko in the winter. In the winter, Holloko is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Holloko in January average around -1°C (31°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
Holloko usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Holloko gets 61 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Holloko usually receives more rain than Krakow. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryHolloko -1°C (31°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Holloko or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Holloko during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Holloko is generally a little warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Holloko average around 12°C (53°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Holloko often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Holloko gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Holloko usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Holloko gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilHolloko 12°C (53°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Holloko
| Holloko | Krakow | |||
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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) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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