Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Inverness?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Inverness 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 Inverness and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Inverness or Krakow?
Inverness
Inverness is the northernmost city in Scotland, often referred to as the "gateway to the Highlands" as roads through Inverness lead to some of the most beautiful places in the Highlands. The city and surrounding area have a centuries old history, ranging from the battle of Culloden in the 1700's to Urquhart Castle that dates back to the 13th century. Inverness is the ideal place to explore Scotland's history and beauty, especially on a walk through the city or along the shore of the Firth. The warmest time of year is from June to September with temperatures usually in the 60's Fahrenheit and lighter rain. The rest of the year tends to be rainy and colder, with temperatures in the 40's Fahrenheit.
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 London, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayInverness £168Krakow £52
The average daily cost (per person) in Inverness is £168, while the average daily cost in Krakow is £52. 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 Inverness and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInverness £91Krakow £34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInverness £182Krakow £68
Compare Hotels in Inverness and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Inverness 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: Inverness Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Inverness £33Krakow £5.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Inverness
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Inverness:
- Transfers / Tour from , inverness, Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Aberdeen : $184
- Arrival Private Transfer from Inverness INV to Inverness City by luxury vehicle: $105
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $66
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $33
- Inverness Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Inverness Private Transfer to Aviemore: $229
- Inverness to Edinburgh Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Fort William Direct transfer: $374
- Inverness to Glasgow Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Isle of Skye Direct transfer: $623
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 Inverness or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Inverness 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 dayInverness £49Krakow £11
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.Inverness £44Krakow £16
Tours and Activities in Inverness
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Inverness are as follows:
- City Discovery App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $15
- Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5:30pm): $15
- Guided Walking Tour with a Local: $17
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket: $20
- Northern Highlights Sightseeing Pass: $25
- Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views: $27
- Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch: $38
- Glenaladale Cruise - Great for wizard spotting!: $38
- Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness: $39
- Gaskan cruise - Golden Eagles!: $44
- Puffin Tour: $57
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 dayInverness £23Krakow £5.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Inverness
Also in Inverness, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Invergordon Port Dunrobin Castle, Clynelish Distillery Tour : $203
- Speyside Distillery Tour From Inverness: $1,124
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£11
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 Inverness and Krakow, we can see that Inverness 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 Inverness would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Inverness 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 Inverness Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Inverness or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Inverness. When comparing the sizes of Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Inverness and Krakow. Most visitors come to Inverness for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Inverness is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Inverness in July average around 14°C (58°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. Inverness usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during summer. Inverness gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Inverness usually receives less rain than Krakow. Inverness gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JulyInverness 14°C (58°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Inverness as well as Krakow. The autumn months attract visitors to Inverness because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Inverness is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Inverness average around 9°C (49°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Inverness often gets less sunshine than Krakow. Inverness gets 84 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Inverness gets 56 mm (2.2 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 OctoberInverness 9°C (49°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Inverness are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Inverness this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Inverness in the winter. Inverness is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Inverness averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Inverness usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Inverness gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Inverness usually receives more rain than Krakow. Inverness gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryInverness 3°C (38°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Inverness during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Inverness for the small town charm.
In the spring, Inverness is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Inverness in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Inverness often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Inverness gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Inverness gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilInverness 7°C (44°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Inverness
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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