Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Oxford?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Oxford or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Oxford 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: Oxford or Krakow?
Oxford
Oxford is a city in England best known as the home of the 12-century Oxford University, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. The city also features landmarks such as Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and a number of world-class museums.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Kingdom, The Best 3-Day Tours in 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 dayOxford £131Krakow £52
The average daily cost (per person) in Oxford is £131, 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 Oxford and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOxford £72Krakow £34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOxford £144Krakow £68
Compare Hotels in Oxford and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Oxford 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: Oxford Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Oxford £27Krakow £5.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oxford
Also for Oxford, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival or Departure Private Transfer: Stansted Airport to Central London: $224
- Fareham to Southampton Airport (SOU) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Gatwick Airport to Southampton Port or Hotel Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $230
- National Express | Between Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airports Bus Transfers: $34
- Oxford City to London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $196
- Oxford Private Departure Transfer - Oxford Hotel/Accommodation to Oxford Airport: $68
- Private One Way or Round Trip Transfer: Kensington SW London to Gatwick Airport: $147
- Private Transfer from Gatwick city hotels to Dover Cruise Port: $55
- Southampton - London Transfer: via Bath and Windsor: $234
- Transfer in private Vehicle from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) - Central London: $96
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 Oxford or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Oxford 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 dayOxford £41Krakow £11
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.Oxford £19Krakow £16
Tours and Activities in Oxford
For Oxford, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discovery Walk & Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Carfax Tower Entry Ticket: $3.81
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Oxford Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Oxford's Literary Legends and Landmarks" A Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
- Discover Oxford's Timeless Tales: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discover Oxford's Timeless Tales: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Explore Oxford's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour for Students: $11
- Oxford Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $12
- Stepping Through Oxford Walking Tour: $13
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 dayOxford £21Krakow £5.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Oxford
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Oxford:
- Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Cambridge: Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Edinburgh: Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Bristol: Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $47
- Eccentric Oxford 3-Hour Pub Tour: $150
- Wine Tasting in the Garden of England: $221
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 Oxford and Krakow, we can see that Oxford 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 Oxford would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oxford 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 Oxford Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Oxford or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Oxford. When comparing the sizes of Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Oxford during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Oxford in the summer for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Oxford is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Oxford average around 17°C (63°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Krakow, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Oxford often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Oxford gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Oxford usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Oxford gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JulyOxford 17°C (63°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Oxford and Krakow. Most visitors come to Oxford for the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Oxford is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Oxford averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Oxford usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. Oxford gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Oxford usually receives more rain than Krakow. Oxford gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberOxford 11°C (52°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Oxford as well as Krakow. The winter months attract visitors to Oxford because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Oxford can be very cold. In the winter, Oxford is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Oxford in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Oxford often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Oxford gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Oxford usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Oxford gets 52 mm (2 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 JanuaryOxford 3°C (38°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Oxford or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Oxford are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The small town charm and the natural beauty are the main draw to Oxford this time of year.
In April, Oxford is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Oxford average around 9°C (48°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Oxford usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Oxford gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Oxford usually receives less rain than Krakow. Oxford gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilOxford 9°C (48°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Oxford
| Oxford | Krakow | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.2 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.