Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Stratford-upon-Avon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town in the English county of Warwickshire with a population of about 25,000. It sits on the River Avon and is famous as the home town of William Shakespeare. Today it is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and a popular destination for those hoping to see a show. Much effort has been made to preserve the historical buildings that date back to Shakespeare's time and the city's quaint character and historic appeal make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in England. Every year thousands of visitors travel to the area to experience its interesting culture and history.
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 United Kingdom, The Best 3-Day Tours from Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayStratford-upon-Avon £144Krakow £52
The average daily cost (per person) in Stratford-upon-Avon is £144, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personStratford-upon-Avon £87Krakow £34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomStratford-upon-Avon £174Krakow £68
Compare Hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon 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: Stratford-upon-Avon Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Stratford-upon-Avon £13Krakow £5.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stratford-upon-Avon
Also for Stratford-upon-Avon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stratford-upon-Avon To London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $272
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 Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Stratford-upon-Avon 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 dayStratford-upon-Avon £39Krakow £11
Typical Food Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Cheese & Crackers£7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shakespearean Cooking Experience in Stratford-upon-Avon: $163
- Pasta Making Experience - Cooking Class: $176
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.Stratford-upon-Avon £21Krakow £16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Stratford-upon-Avon's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Warwick Castle (2)£59
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Lunch£12
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Lunch for 2£17
Tours and Activities in Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Self-Guided Tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter: $6.99
- Warwick Self-Guided Immersive Audio Walking Tour: $8.88
- Stratford-Upon-Avon Audio Walking Tour: Shakespeare's Life: $8.89
- Shakespeare’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- City Exploration Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket: $9.99
- Shakespeare & Hathaway TV Sites Tour: $11
- Shakespeare and Hathaway 2-Hour Self Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Historical Walking Tour: $12
- The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour: $12
- The WalkTalkShow.co.uk - Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon: $13
- The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford 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 dayStratford-upon-Avon £13Krakow £5.43
Typical Alcohol Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Stratford-upon-Avon from other travelers:
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Beers£8.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Stratford-upon-Avon
Also in Stratford-upon-Avon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Shakespeare Gin Distillery Tour & Taste: $24
- Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket: $25
- Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket: $25
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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Krakow, we can see that Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Stratford-upon-Avon. When comparing the sizes of Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Stratford-upon-Avon during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Stratford-upon-Avon is around the same temperature as Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Stratford-upon-Avon in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
In Krakow, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Stratford-upon-Avon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Stratford-upon-Avon usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon 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 JulyStratford-upon-Avon 17°C (63°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Stratford-upon-Avon and Krakow. The autumn months attract visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon because of the small town atmosphere.
In October, Stratford-upon-Avon is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Stratford-upon-Avon average around 11°C (52°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Stratford-upon-Avon usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. Stratford-upon-Avon gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Stratford-upon-Avon usually receives more rain than Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon 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 OctoberStratford-upon-Avon 11°C (52°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Stratford-upon-Avon as well as Krakow. The museums, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Stratford-upon-Avon this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Stratford-upon-Avon in the winter. Stratford-upon-Avon is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Stratford-upon-Avon averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Stratford-upon-Avon often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Stratford-upon-Avon usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon 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 JanuaryStratford-upon-Avon 3°C (38°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Stratford-upon-Avon or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Stratford-upon-Avon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Stratford-upon-Avon for the small town charm.
In the spring, Stratford-upon-Avon is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Stratford-upon-Avon in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Stratford-upon-Avon usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Stratford-upon-Avon gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Stratford-upon-Avon usually receives less rain than Krakow. Stratford-upon-Avon 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 AprilStratford-upon-Avon 9°C (48°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Stratford-upon-Avon
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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) |
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