Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rovaniemi and Krakow. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
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 Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, 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 Rovaniemi and Krakow in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rovaniemi and Krakow, we can see that Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Krakow.
Rovaniemi is cooler than Krakow in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. In Rovaniemi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Krakow.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Rovaniemi. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Krakow. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Krakow averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Krakow and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Krakow can be very cold during winter. Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Krakow and Rovaniemi during the spring are popular places to visit.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during spring. Rovaniemi is much colder than Krakow in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
Rovaniemi | Krakow | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |