Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Manchester?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manchester 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 Manchester and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manchester or Krakow?
Manchester
Located in the heart of Northern England, Manchester is the unofficial Capital of the North. Though it dates back as a Roman city, the city boomed in growth during the Industrial Revolution in textiles, and is today one of the most-visited cities in England by overseas travelers.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManchester £184Krakow £52
The average daily cost (per person) in Manchester is £184, 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 Manchester and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManchester £71Krakow £34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManchester £142Krakow £68
Compare Hotels in Manchester and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Manchester 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: Manchester Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manchester £19Krakow £5.15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Manchester
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Manchester are as follows:
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Rail to Airport£11
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Parking in Manchester£3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manchester
Also for Manchester, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Liverpool in Business Car: $121
- Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Liverpool City: $249
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Manchester: $155
- Manchester Airport(MAN) to Liverpool- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $157
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from London: $8.12
- Manchester Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to City centre: $75
- 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds: $6.86
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Manchester Airport: $99
- Private Round-Trip Transfer From Manchester Airport to Old Trafford Stadium: $279
- Private Transfer Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club: $87
- Private Transfer from Astley to Manchester Airport (MAN): $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Private Transfer to or from Berlin: $929
- Private Transfer to or from Budapest: $867
- Warsaw to Luxury Private Transfer: $747
- From Gdansk or One-Way Private Transfer: $669
- Private Transfer to or from Bratislava: $619
- Private transfer! Warsaw Chopin Airport - Krakow City Center: $470
- Private transfer from Krakow to Budapest or from Budapest to Krakow: $299
- Private door-to-door transfer from Krakow to Budapest: $291
- Warsaw - Premium-Class Private Airport Transfer: $288
- Transfer from Krakow (Balice airport) to Krynica Zdroj : $283
- Private Transfer Airport to Warszawa Okęcie: $278
- Private transfer from Katowice AirPort to Krakow City: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Manchester or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Manchester 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 dayManchester £55Krakow £11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manchester
For Manchester, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Manchester with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience: $35
- Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience: $63
- 2 Hours Sicilian Wine Tasting and Dinner at Manchester: $76
- Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide: $87
- Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch: $89
- 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch : $95
- Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $199
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.Manchester £30Krakow £16
Tours and Activities in Manchester
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Manchester.
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.36
- Manchester City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Manchester’s Rebirth and Renewal: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- England's First Industrial City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
- Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $12
- Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Canal & River Cruise: $15
- City River Tour: $15
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 dayManchester £9.90Krakow £5.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Manchester
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Manchester:
- Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $47
- Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars: $101
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 Manchester and Krakow, we can see that Manchester 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 Manchester would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manchester 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 Manchester Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manchester or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 91% larger than the population of Manchester. When comparing the sizes of Manchester 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 Manchester or Krakow?
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 Manchester or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manchester as well as Krakow. Most visitors come to Manchester for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Manchester is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 16°C (62°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krakow. In the summer, Manchester often gets less sunshine than Krakow. Manchester gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Manchester gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyManchester 16°C (62°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Manchester are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Manchester because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Manchester is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manchester averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Manchester usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow during autumn. Manchester gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Manchester usually receives more rain than Krakow. Manchester gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberManchester 11°C (52°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Manchester during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Manchester this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Manchester in the winter. In the winter, Manchester is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manchester in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Manchester often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Manchester gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Manchester gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryManchester 4°C (39°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manchester and Krakow. Many travelers come to Manchester for the activities around the city.
In April, Manchester is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 8°C (46°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Manchester usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Manchester gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Manchester usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Manchester gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilManchester 8°C (46°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Manchester
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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.