A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lodz vs. Hvar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lodz or Hvar?

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 Lodz and Hvar can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Lodz or Hvar?

Lodz

Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.

Hvar

Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Hvar or Lodz?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lodz is $32, while the average daily cost in Hvar is $109. 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 Lodz and Hvar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lodz $14
    Hvar $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lodz $28
    Hvar $80
Compare Hotels in Lodz and Hvar

Looking for a hotel in Lodz or Hvar? 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.

Hotels in Lodz


Hotels in Hvar


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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: Lodz Hotel Prices and Hvar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lodz $6.80
    Hvar $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz

Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $102
  • Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $138

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:

  • Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $535

Is it cheaper to fly into Lodz or Hvar?

Prices for flights to both Hvar and Lodz 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 day
    Lodz $11
    Hvar $41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz

For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.

  • Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $180
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $187
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $202
  • Hvar Abandoned Village Tour with Local Dinner: $214
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $234
  • Food Tour: Traditional Flavours and Food Sampling on Hvar: $262
  • The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner: $273
  • Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $273

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lodz $5.79
    Hvar $7.99

Tours and Activities in Lodz

For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
  • Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
  • Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
  • Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $137
  • Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $151
  • Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $164
  • Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
  • Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $207
  • Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $233
  • Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $246
  • Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $267
  • Warsaw Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $270

Tours and Activities in Hvar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:

  • BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $98
  • 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $22
  • 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $23
  • 3-Hour Lavender Tour from Hvar: $150
  • Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $86
  • Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $141
  • Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $918
  • Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $229
  • Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $109
  • Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $107
  • Blue cave group tour with swimming and snorkelling from Hvar: $76
  • Blue cave tour with speed boat from town Hvar: $196

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lodz $5.71
    Hvar $9.80

Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar

Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $118
  • Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $142
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $157
  • Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $175


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lodz and Hvar, we can see that Hvar is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar than you might in Lodz.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lodz Expensive? and Is Hvar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lodz or Hvar?

Lodz has a larger population, and is about 210 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Lodz and Hvar, 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 Lodz or Hvar?

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 Lodz or Hvar in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Lodz as well as Hvar. Additionally, many visitors come to Hvar in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

Lodz is cooler than Hvar in the summer. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Hvar fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lodz this time of the year. In the summer, Lodz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Hvar. Lodz gets 353 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 345 hours of full sun.

Lodz usually gets more rain in July than Hvar. Lodz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lodz 19°C (65°F) 
    Hvar 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Hvar in the Autumn?

Both Hvar and Lodz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Hvar for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, Lodz is much colder than Hvar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lodz in October average around 9°C (49°F), and Hvar averages at about 18°C (64°F).

It's quite sunny in Hvar. Lodz usually receives less sunshine than Hvar during autumn. Lodz gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Lodz usually receives less rain than Hvar. Lodz gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lodz 9°C (49°F) 
    Hvar 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Hvar in the Winter?

Both Hvar and Lodz during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Hvar because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Lodz can be very cold during winter. In January, Lodz is generally much colder than Hvar. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around -3°C (27°F), and Hvar fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Lodz often gets less sunshine than Hvar. Lodz gets 35 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 128 hours of full sun.

Lodz usually gets less rain in January than Hvar. Lodz gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lodz -3°C (27°F) 
    Hvar 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Hvar in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lodz and Hvar. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Hvar this time of year.

Lodz is much colder than Hvar in the spring. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Hvar fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hvar this time of the year. In Lodz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lodz usually receives more sunshine than Hvar during spring. Lodz gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Lodz usually receives less rain than Hvar. Lodz gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lodz 9°C (47°F) 
    Hvar 15°C (59°F)

Typical Weather for Hvar and Lodz

Lodz Hvar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C (27°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 8°C (47°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb -1°C (30°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Mar 3°C (37°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Apr 9°C (47°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 15°C (59°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 20°C (67°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 23°C (74°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 19°C (65°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Sep 14°C (58°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Oct 9°C (49°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 13°C (56°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dec -0°C (31°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)