Which place is cheaper, Levi or Krakow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Krakow or Levi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Krakow or Levi? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Krakow or Levi?
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.
Levi
Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrakow $64Levi $136
The average daily cost (per person) in Krakow is $64, while the average daily cost in Levi is $136. 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 Krakow and Levi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrakow $42Levi $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrakow $84Levi $132
Compare Hotels in Krakow and Levi
Looking for a hotel in Krakow or Levi? 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 and Levi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krakow $6.40Levi $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Zakopane to Chocholow Thermal Pools 3h Ticket with Hotel Transfer: $93
- Zakopane and Sleigh Ride with Transfers and Lunch Option: $186
- Zakopane Tour from Krakow with Transfers and Lunch Option: $65
- Zakopane Private Transfer from to Krakow or Krakow Airport: $253
- Wroclaw: Private Transfer from/to Krakow: $248
- Wooden Architecture Museum Private Transfer Round Trip: $153
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers: $65
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Hotel Transfer: $77
- Warsaw to Luxury Private Transfer: $747
- Warsaw - Premium-Class Private Airport Transfer: $288
- VAN Private transfer: Krakow Airport - Krakow City: $43
- Two Krakow Airport Transfers, Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine: $161
Is it cheaper to fly into Krakow or Levi?
Prices for flights to both Levi and Krakow 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 dayKrakow $13Levi $36
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.Krakow $20Levi $31
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $64
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine 1-Day Tour: $141
- Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour: $25
- Rynek Underground Museum, Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica Tour: $50
- 1 Day Auschwitz Birkenau Museum Guided Tour Hotel Pick up: $44
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $34
- 1-Hour Tour to Krakow's Old Town by Electric Golf Cart: $21
- 120 min Old Town Segway Tour in Krakow: $49
- 2 Days Tour in Wawel Hill, Jewish Quarter and Wieliczka with Guide and Lunch: $187
- 2 Hour Private Pinball and Arcade Museum Tour from Krakow: $273
- 2 Hours Old Town Guided Bike Tour in Krakow: $27
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in The Old Town of Krakow: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrakow $6.75Levi $9.95
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 Krakow and Levi, we can see that Levi 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 Levi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Levi 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 Krakow Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Krakow or Levi?
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 Krakow or Levi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Krakow as well as Levi.
In the summer, Krakow is a little warmer than Levi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Krakow in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Levi averages at about 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Levi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. In the summer, Krakow often gets less sunshine than Levi. Krakow gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun.
Krakow usually gets more rain in July than Levi. Krakow gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrakow 19°C (67°F)Levi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Krakow or Levi in the Autumn?
Both Levi and Krakow are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Levi in the autumn. In October, Krakow is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Krakow average around 11°C (51°F), and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
Krakow usually receives more sunshine than Levi during autumn. Krakow gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Krakow usually receives around the same amount of rain as Levi. Krakow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrakow 11°C (51°F)Levi 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Krakow or Levi in the Winter?
Both Levi and Krakow during the winter are popular places to visit.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Levi. It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. Krakow is much warmer than Levi in the winter. The daily temperature in Krakow averages around -2°C (29°F) in January, and Levi fluctuates around -15°C (5°F).
In the winter, Krakow often gets more sunshine than Levi. Krakow gets 38 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun.
Krakow usually gets more rain in January than Levi. Krakow gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrakow -2°C (29°F)Levi -15°C (5°F)
Should I visit Krakow or Levi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Krakow and Levi.
Levi can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Krakow is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Krakow in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Levi averages at about -1°C (30°F).
Krakow usually receives less sunshine than Levi during spring. Krakow gets 132 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Krakow usually receives more rain than Levi. Krakow gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrakow 10°C (50°F)Levi -1°C (30°F)
Typical Weather for Levi and Krakow
| Krakow | Levi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -15°C (5°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -13°C (8°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -8°C (18°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -8°C (19°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -13°C (9°F) | 24 mm (1 in) |
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