Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Munich?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Munich or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Munich or Krakow, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Munich or Krakow?
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMunich €148Krakow €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Munich is €148, while the average daily cost in Krakow is €60. 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 Munich and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMunich €89Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMunich €178Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Munich and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Munich 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: Munich Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Munich €19Krakow €6.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway€2.30
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Inner District Subway Day Pass€5.20
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City transport day ticket€11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Munich Airport MUC to Munich in Luxury Car: $249
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $74
- Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $65
- Arrival Transfer from Munich Train Station to Munich by Sedan: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Munich City to Munich Airport MUC in Luxury Car: $250
- From Munich Airport to Nuremberg - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $193
- From Munich Airport to Salzburg - Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $208
- Guided Nymphenburg Palace Tour with Transfers & skip the line.: $235
- Mercedes Benz V-Class Airport Transfers: $158
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Arber Resort - Arrival Private Transfer: $87
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Arrival Transfer: $71
- Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
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
- 1945-1989 Communism Tour of Krakow Nowa Huta with Transfers: $171
- Airport Transfer (Krakow - Katowice): $100
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City by Business Car: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City by Luxury Van: $54
- Auschwitz - Birkenau Roundtrip Transfer with assistance: $17
- Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer Service- Private Driver from Krakow: $109
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow: $12
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $217
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer: $35
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer, eBook and Optional Guide: $32
- Balice KRK airport OneWay PRIVATE TRANSFER to/from Krakow’s hotel: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Munich or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Munich 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 dayMunich €27Krakow €12
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst€5.00
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)€1.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $46
- Private Salzburg History & Food Tour with Munich train add-on: $55
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $79
- 6 gears dinner show menu: $99
- Original Munich Christmas Market Food Tour - all tastings included: $136
- Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $141
- Private Full Day Bavarian Beer and Food Tour in Munich: $209
- Private - Viktualienmarkt Food Tour and Beyond - best Munich tastings: $229
- Munich Food Tour & Food Market with German Delicacies: $265
- Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Dinner : $273
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.Munich €29Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance€4.00
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Munich Zoo Entrance€9.00
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour€14
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)€24
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Munich Old Town": $3.20
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Victuals Market Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.74
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.28
- Guided tour through the Sudeten German Museum: $5.35
- Escape Game and Tour: $5.35
- From Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $5.35
- Munich through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-guided Walking Tour to River Isar Landmarks: $6.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.36
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
- Interactive City Tour on Your Smartphone: $7.48
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 dayMunich €37Krakow €6.32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus€12
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $28
- Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $31
- English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $37
- Max & Moritz: Interactive Wine Tasting Experience: $37
- Cheese & Wine tasting: $95
- The ORIGINAL Munich Christmas Market Festive Wine Tour -with food: $141
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $288
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $294
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
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 Munich and Krakow, we can see that Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Munich or Krakow?
Munich has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Krakow. When comparing the sizes of Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Munich are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Munich in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Munich is around the same temperature as Krakow in the summer. The daily temperature in Munich averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Krakow. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Munich. Munich usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Munich gets 242 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Munich usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Munich gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyMunich 20°C (68°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Munich or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Munich during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Munich for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In the autumn, Munich is around the same temperature as Krakow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Munich in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Krakow averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Munich often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Munich gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Munich usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Krakow. Munich gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberMunich 11°C (52°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Munich or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Munich and Krakow. The winter months attract visitors to Munich because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Munich can be very cold. In January, Munich is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Munich average around -1°C (31°F), and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Munich usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during winter. Munich gets 30 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Munich usually receives more rain than Krakow. Munich gets 43 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryMunich -1°C (31°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Munich or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Munich as well as Krakow. The activities around the city are the main draw to Munich this time of year.
Munich is a little warmer than Krakow in the spring. The daily temperature in Munich averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Munich often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Munich gets 172 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Munich usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Krakow. Munich gets 48 mm (1.9 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 AprilMunich 11°C (53°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Munich
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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