Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Seville?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Seville or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Seville 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.
Where Should I go: Seville or Krakow?
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
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 Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeville €151Krakow €70
The average daily cost (per person) in Seville is €151, while the average daily cost in Krakow is €70. 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 Seville and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeville €58Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeville €116Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Seville and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Seville 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: Seville Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seville €18Krakow €6.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Algarve: Private Transfer to Seville: $458
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $440
- Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $352
- Private Transfer from Seville to Granada: $411
- Private Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Sevilla: $188
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $1,043
- Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Seville hotels: $142
- Seville Transfer: Airport and Train Station Connections: $159
- Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $470
- Bus Transfer Ticket between Airport and City Center: $8.05
- Private 1-Way Airport or Train Station Transfer: $56
- Private Airport Transfer (To/From City Centre): $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Krakow or Krakow to Budapest: $482
- Private Transfer to/from Budapest: $441
- Krakow - Berlin private transfer with cleansed vehicle : $294
- Krakow Cracow City / Balice Airport - Prague city / airport private transfer: $293
- Private transfer: Krakow Airport - Zakopane: $287
- Luxury Private Transfer from Krakow to Vienna: $283
- The Jewish History of Krakow with Guide, Tickets & Transfers: $278
- Zakopane Private Transfer from to Krakow or Krakow Airport: $275
- Luxury Private Transfer from Krakow to Budapest: $271
- Private Transfer to/from Warsaw: $261
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Private Transfer : $240
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $239
Is it cheaper to fly into Seville or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Seville 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 daySeville €64Krakow €22
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch€9.50
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Ice Cream€2.30
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guadalquivir Boat Tour with Optional Lunch/Dinner: $29
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $38
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $41
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $47
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $47
- Paella Showcooking Experience: $53
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $68
- Seville Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $73
- Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $76
- Restaurant boat ride on the Guadalquivir River with lunch/dinner: $81
- 3.5-Hour Spanish Cooking Class & Triana Market Tour: $82
- Tastes, Tapas and Traditions Food Tour: $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots: $40
- Polish Folk Show with 3 course dinner in Krakow legendary restaurant: $49
- Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks: $83
- Folk Show A Taste of Polish Tradition with Dinner: $84
- Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $95
- Traditional Jewish Ashkenazi Food Tour in Krakow: $121
- EVERYDAY Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $176
- Katowice Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $195
- Krakow Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seville €29Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral€8.00
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- FREE Walking Tour to Iconic Sites & Hidden Gems: $2.35
- Museum of Flamenco Dance Admission Ticket: $7.05
- Rooftop Wine Experience: $7.05
- Triana La Flamenca Tour. "Includes a visit to the Corrales.": $9.40
- Bucarelli Palace Entry Ticket: $12
- Rooftop Terrace Sunset Experience with Drinks: $12
- Sweet Stories of Sevilla Walking Tour with Ice Cream Tasting: $12
- Women’s History Walking Tour: $12
- Legends of Triana Walking Tour in Spanish: $14
- Casa de Pilatos Ground Floor Entry Ticket: $14
- Paranormal Walking Tour in Spanish: $14
- Traditional Spanish Breakfast Experience: $14
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Wieliczka Salt Mine 1-Day Tour: $186
- Energylandia Theme Park Ticket and Transportation From Krakow: $83
- Magic Christmas tour in Wieliczka: $168
- The Footsteps of John Paul II & Divine Mercy Private Tour: $162
- Wawel Castle and Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour in Krakow with Lunch: $155
- 1 DAY Tours - Auschwitz and Salt Mine - Shared transport+tickets: $156
- 1 Hour Tour in Kraków Old Town: $95
- 1.5h Crazy Guides' Communism Tour of Nowa Huta in Classic Car: $112
- 2 Hour Bottomless Brunch Experience with 3 Course Meal And Drinks: $71
- 2 Hours Old Town Guided Bike Tour in Krakow: $30
- 3-Hour E-Bike Tour In Krakow: $54
- 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour Highlighting Krakow: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeville €10Krakow €6.38
Sample the Local Flavors in Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 3 Bars Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entrance & 3 Free Shots: $18
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Light Snacks: $29
- Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $35
- Sevilla: Fun Wine Tasting with an Spanish Sommelier: $55
- Tapas and Wine Tour with Rooftop Drink: $94
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $112
- Jerez, Cadiz Wine Tasting with Optional Horse Show: $115
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $117
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 Krawl Through Krakow: $28
- Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer : $30
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $31
- Krakow Evening Pub Crawl: $49
- Krakow Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seville and Krakow, we can see that Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seville or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Seville as well as Krakow. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Seville this time of year.
In the summer, Seville is a little warmer than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Seville in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Krakow averages at about 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 Seville this time of the year. In the summer, Seville often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Seville gets 360 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Seville gets 2 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 JulySeville 27°C (81°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Seville or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Seville are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Seville for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Seville is generally much warmer than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Seville average around 20°C (67°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seville. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. Seville gets 208 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Seville usually receives more rain than Krakow. Seville gets 60 mm (2.4 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 OctoberSeville 20°C (67°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Seville or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Seville during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Seville in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Krakow can be very cold during winter. Seville is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Seville averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Seville often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Seville gets 173 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Seville usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Seville gets 89 mm (3.5 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 JanuarySeville 11°C (51°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Seville or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Seville and Krakow. Most visitors come to Seville for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Seville is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Seville in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. Seville usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Seville gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Seville usually receives more rain than Krakow. Seville gets 57 mm (2.2 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 AprilSeville 16°C (61°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Seville
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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