Which place is cheaper, Lodz or Torun?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Torun or Lodz?
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 Torun and Lodz. 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: Torun or Lodz?
Torun
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
Lodz
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTorun $31Lodz $32
The average daily cost (per person) in Torun is $31, while the average daily cost in Lodz is $32. 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 Torun and Lodz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTorun $14Lodz $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTorun $28Lodz $28
Compare Hotels in Torun and Lodz
Looking for a hotel in Torun or Lodz? 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: Torun Hotel Prices and Lodz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Torun $4.87Lodz $6.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Torun
Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Torun to Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN: $291
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $137
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Torun or Lodz?
Prices for flights to both Lodz and Torun 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 dayTorun $9.72Lodz $11
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.65
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Gingerbread$0.62
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Sandwich$1.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Torun $4.50Lodz $5.79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.36
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Magic Christmas tour in Torun: $135
- Discover A Walking Adventure: $81
- From Gdansk: Private Torun Van and Walking Tour: $223
- Private walking city tour in Torun: $238
- Romantic tour in Torun: $81
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
Tours and Activities in Lodz
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $150
- Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $206
- Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $232
- Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $136
- Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $244
- Krakow and Auschwitz Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $288
- Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
- Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
- Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $163
- Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
- Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $266
- Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTorun $4.96Lodz $5.71
When comparing the travel costs between Torun and Lodz, we can see that Lodz is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Torun Expensive? and Is Lodz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Torun or Lodz?
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Torun and Lodz, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.