Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Innsbruck?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck 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: Innsbruck or Krakow?
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
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 from Vienna, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayInnsbruck €129Krakow €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Innsbruck is €129, 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 Innsbruck and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInnsbruck €76Krakow €39
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInnsbruck €152Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Innsbruck and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Innsbruck 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Innsbruck Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Innsbruck €15Krakow €6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Alpbach: Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Kitzbühel/SkiWelt - Arrival Transfer: $65
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Mayrhofen - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Silvretta Arena - Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Silvretta Arena Arrival Transfer: $66
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Soelden - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Innsbruck Airport INN to Alpbach - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Innsbruck Airport to Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Innsbruck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Innsbruck Airport(INN)to Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport to Längenfeld - Round-Trip Transfer: $63
- Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre: $60
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 Innsbruck or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Innsbruck 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 dayInnsbruck €40Krakow €12
Typical Food Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
-
Soup for Lunch€3.75
-
Pasta Lunch€8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
- Half-Day Food Tour of Tyrolean Cuisine: $148
- Innsbruck Food Tour: $150
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.Innsbruck €19Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
-
Schloss Ambras Entrance€8.00
-
Botanical Garden Entrance Fee€2.00
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
- City Tower Entrance Ticket: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck: $11
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Hungerburg Funicular Roundtrip Ticket: $12
- Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck: $13
- Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $13
- Tickets for Schloss Ambras: $15
- Innsbruck - "Welcome Tour" by Per Pedes. Guided City Tour.: $19
- Combi Entrance Ticket to Alpine Zoo and Hungerburg: $20
- Alpine Zoo Innsbruck and Hungerburg Funicular Combo Ticket: $21
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 dayInnsbruck €19Krakow €6.32
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 Innsbruck and Krakow, we can see that Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Innsbruck or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Innsbruck. When comparing the sizes of Innsbruck 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.
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.