Which place is cheaper, Krakow or The Hague?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit The Hague 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 The Hague and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: The Hague or Krakow?
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
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 Luxury Tours to Netherlands, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayThe Hague €178Krakow €60
The average daily cost (per person) in The Hague is €178, 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 The Hague and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personThe Hague €104Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomThe Hague €208Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in The Hague and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in The Hague 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: The Hague Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.The Hague €19Krakow €6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amsterdam: Private Transfer to/from The Hague: $278
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Den Haag: $17
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Schiphol Airport from/to Den Haag: $20
- Den Haag: Train Transfer Den Haag from/to Rotterdam: $8.23
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $28
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Schiphol Airport: $257
- Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport : $137
- Private Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $137
- Taxi Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: $126
- Utrecht: Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Den Haag: $16
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 The Hague or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and The Hague 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 dayThe Hague €55Krakow €12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in The Hague
For The Hague, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- WALKING DINNER DELFT | 3 courses incl. 3 drinks and a lot of fun: $87
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.The Hague €34Krakow €19
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in The Hague: $3.27
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Delft: $3.27
- The Hague Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- The Historical Heart of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $8.02
- Gilde Den Haag: City Walking Tour NL-DEU-ENG: $8.56
- The Hague Self-Guided Audio Tour : $9.00
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
- Delft: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $11
- The Hague Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket: $12
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 dayThe Hague €30Krakow €6.32
Sample the Local Flavors in The Hague
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in The Hague:
- The Hague Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
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 The Hague and Krakow, we can see that The Hague 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague 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 The Hague Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, The Hague or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and The Hague during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to The Hague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, The Hague is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in The Hague average around 17°C (62°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Krakow, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in The Hague. In the summer, The Hague often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. The Hague gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
The Hague usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. The Hague gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyThe Hague 17°C (62°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both The Hague and Krakow. The autumn months attract visitors to The Hague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
The Hague is around the same temperature as Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in The Hague averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The Hague usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. The Hague gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, The Hague usually receives more rain than Krakow. The Hague gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberThe Hague 11°C (51°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to The Hague as well as Krakow. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to The Hague this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in The Hague in the winter. In the winter, The Hague is much warmer than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in The Hague in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, The Hague often gets more sunshine than Krakow. The Hague gets 47 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
The Hague usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. The Hague gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryThe Hague 2°C (36°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit The Hague or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and The Hague are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to The Hague for the activities around the city.
In April, The Hague is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in The Hague average around 8°C (46°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The Hague usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. The Hague gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, The Hague usually receives around the same amount of rain as Krakow. The Hague 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 AprilThe Hague 8°C (46°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and The Hague
| The Hague | Krakow | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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