Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Reims?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Reims or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Reims 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: Reims or Krakow?
Reims
Reims lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the Roman Empire. Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France. The city's economy is based largely on wine production, for which the Champagne region is famous, and a visit to Reims often includes a popular tasting of the most famous French wines at the 'Maison de Champagne'. Reims has many attractive pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course Reims also has all the shops and other facilities that you would expect in a major city.
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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayReims €131Krakow €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Reims is €131, 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 Reims and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personReims €66Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomReims €132Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Reims and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Reims 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: Reims Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Reims €39Krakow €6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reims
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Reims:
- From Transfer and Drive Through the Champagne Region: $856
- Private Transfer From Reims To Paris, 2 Hour Stop in Epernay: $227
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 Reims or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Reims 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 dayReims €40Krakow €12
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.Reims €19Krakow €19
Tours and Activities in Reims
Here are a few actual costs in Reims for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Reims Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- Guided Tour of Cathedral of Notre Dame de Reims: $9.62
- Reims UNESCO site: Basilica of Saint-Remi Guided Tour: $9.62
- Reims Art Deco guided tour: $9.62
- Reims Cathedral of Notre Dame Guided Tour: $9.83
- Reims : city-center discovery tour and champagne tasting: $16
- Discovery tour (2 tastings): $20
- Entrance ticket to Pressoria in the heart of Champagne with Tasting: $20
- Champagne Guy De Chassey: Traditional Tour & Tasting: $27
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 dayReims €22Krakow €6.32
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 Reims and Krakow, we can see that Reims 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 Reims would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reims 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 Reims Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Reims or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Reims. When comparing the sizes of Reims 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 Reims 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 Reims or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Reims are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Reims in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Reims is around the same temperature as Krakow in the summer. The daily temperature in Reims averages around 19°C (65°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 Reims. Reims usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Reims gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Reims usually receives less rain than Krakow. Reims gets 52 mm (2 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 JulyReims 19°C (65°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Reims or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Reims during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Reims for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Reims is around the same temperature as Krakow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Reims in October average around 12°C (53°F), and Krakow averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Reims often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Reims gets 122 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Reims usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Reims gets 52 mm (2 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 OctoberReims 12°C (53°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Reims or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Reims and Krakow. The winter months attract visitors to Reims because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Reims can be very cold. In January, Reims is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Reims average around 3°C (37°F), and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Reims usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Reims gets 50 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Reims usually receives more rain than Krakow. Reims gets 44 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 JanuaryReims 3°C (37°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Reims or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Reims as well as Krakow. The natural beauty are the main draw to Reims this time of year.
Reims is around the same temperature as Krakow in the spring. The daily temperature in Reims averages around 9°C (49°F) in April, and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Reims often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Reims gets 172 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Reims usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Reims gets 43 mm (1.7 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 AprilReims 9°C (49°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Reims
| Reims | Krakow | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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