Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Krakow?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Krakow $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $64. 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 Pamukkale and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Krakow $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Krakow $84
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Krakow $6.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
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 Pamukkale or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Krakow $13
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.Pamukkale $54Krakow $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
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 dayPamukkale $15Krakow $6.75
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 Pamukkale and Krakow, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Krakow.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Krakow in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krakow. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Krakow averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Krakow. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 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 OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Krakow.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Krakow in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. Pamukkale gets 52 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 AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 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.