Which place is cheaper, Miami or Krakow?
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Should you visit Krakow or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Krakow or Miami? 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 Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
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 United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrakow $65Miami $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Krakow is $65, while the average daily cost in Miami is $206. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrakow $42Miami $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrakow $84Miami $264
Compare Hotels in Krakow and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Krakow or Miami? 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 Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krakow $6.41Miami $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- 1945-1989 Communism Tour of Krakow Nowa Huta with Transfers: $160
- Airport to Cracow transfer by Luxurious VIP limo: $56
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City by Business Car: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City in Luxury Van: $49
- Arrival Private Transfers from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City: $38
- Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer Service- Private Driver from Krakow: $109
- Auschwitz and Birkenau Round-Trip Transfer Premium from Krakow: $273
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow: $12
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour and Transfer from Krakow: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $217
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer: $35
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Self-Guided Visit from Krakow with Private Transfers: $131
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Miami Airport and Port of Miami transfers, Limo Service in Miami: $120
- Door to Door Shuttle Transfer from Miami to Orlando: $80
- Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Experience with roundtrip transfer: $66
- Everglades National Park & Airboat tour with Roundtrip Transfer: $70
- From Miami - Private Transfer from Miami Hotels to Airport: $265
- From Miami Airport - Private Transfer to Hotels and Homes: $265
- From Miami Beach: Roundtrip Bimini Ferry and Hotel Transfers: $289
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $57
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- MIA: Transfer to Miami Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables: $150
- Miami & Key West: One-Way Transfer by Motor Coach Bus: $62
- Miami Int'l Airport: Private 1-Way Transfer to Miami Port: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Krakow or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $13Miami $41
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
- Discovering Cracow's Local Flavour: Food Tour: $22
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $32
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $44
- Polish Folk Show with 3 course dinner in Krakow legendary restaurant: $45
- Krakow : Folk Show Dinner Drinking and Fun ! Book Now!: $64
- Cabaret Show with Optional Dinner: $70
- Pierogi Cooking Class: Mastering the Art of Polish Dumplings: $74
- 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
- Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour: $104
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
- Wynwood Walls Art District Food Tour: $80
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krakow $20Miami $31
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: $3.23
- Old Town Audio-Guided Walking Tour with Headset: $3.73
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Old Town Audioguided walking Tour: $4.48
- Home Army Museum Emil Fieldorf “Nil” - Entrance Ticket: $4.54
- From Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour: $4.98
- Wawel Hill Tour with Audio Guide: $5.60
- From Kraków: Wieliczka Salt Mine Trip & Guided Tour: $6.22
- Wawel Hill Audioguide Tour: $6.72
- Krakow Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $7.00
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haunted a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.94
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $7.30
- Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.30
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Luggage Storage and Cruise Lounge Area: $8.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at loandepot Park: $9.25
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Little Havana: $10
- Audio Tour of Downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrakow $6.76Miami $22
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
- Pub Crawl 1 hour Open Bar and 5 Hours Clubs in Krakow with VIP: $24
- Halloween Pub Crawl - Krawl Through Krakow: $24
- Pub tour in Old Town with 1 hour open bar with a guide.: $25
- Pub Crawl with Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $25
- Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer : $25
- Three-Hour Pub Crawl: $39
- Wieliczka Vineyard: Wine tasting with local snacks: $44
- Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice: $120
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krakow and Miami, we can see that Miami is more expensive. And not only is Krakow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Krakow is in Europe and Miami is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami 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 Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krakow or Miami?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 97% larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Krakow and Miami, 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 Krakow or Miami?
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 Krakow or Miami in the Summer?
Both Miami and Krakow are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Miami for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Krakow is cooler than Miami. Typically, the summer temperatures in Krakow in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Miami averages at about 83°F (28°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krakow. Krakow usually receives less sunshine than Miami during summer. Krakow gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Miami. In July, Krakow usually receives less rain than Miami. Krakow gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrakow 19°C (67°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Krakow or Miami in the Autumn?
Both Miami and Krakow during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Miami in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Krakow is generally much colder than Miami. Daily temperatures in Krakow average around 11°C (51°F), and Miami fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Krakow often gets less sunshine than Miami. Krakow gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun.
Miami gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Krakow usually gets less rain in October than Miami. Krakow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrakow 11°C (51°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Krakow or Miami in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Krakow and Miami. Also, most visitors come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Krakow can get quite cold in the winter. Krakow is much colder than Miami in the winter. The daily temperature in Krakow averages around -2°C (29°F) in January, and Miami fluctuates around 67°F (20°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. Krakow usually receives less sunshine than Miami during winter. Krakow gets 38 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Krakow usually receives less rain than Miami. Krakow gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrakow -2°C (29°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Krakow or Miami in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Krakow as well as Miami. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Krakow is much colder than Miami. Typically, the spring temperatures in Krakow in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Miami averages at about 75°F (24°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. In the spring, Krakow often gets less sunshine than Miami. Krakow gets 132 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun.
Krakow usually gets less rain in April than Miami. Krakow gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrakow 10°C (50°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Krakow
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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