Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Turku?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Turku or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku or Katowice, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Turku or Katowice?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku €136Katowice €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €136, while the average daily cost in Katowice is €43. 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 Turku and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Katowice €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Katowice €36
Compare Hotels in Turku and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Turku or Katowice? 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: Turku Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Katowice €12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $73
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $73
- One-Way Helicopter Transfer to Helsinki Airport (HEL): $2,112
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Turku or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Turku 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 dayTurku €32Katowice €18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Turku €22Katowice €6.00
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $131
- Turku Archipelago: Sea Kayaking Day Tour: $133
- Archipelago tour with Soling sailboat: $310
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $523
- Turku Enchanting Romantic Walking Tour: $659
- Turku Christmas Delights Walking Tour: $766
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTurku €12Katowice €5.33
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Katowice, we can see that Turku is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Turku would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turku than you might in Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Katowice?
Katowice has a larger population, and is about 80% larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Katowice, 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 Turku or Katowice?
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 Turku or Katowice in the Summer?
Both Katowice and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit.
Turku is cooler than Katowice in the summer. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 16°C (61°F) in July, and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Katowice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Turku or Katowice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Katowice.
In the autumn, Turku is much colder than Katowice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Turku in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Katowice averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Turku usually receives less sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Turku usually receives more rain than Katowice. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Turku or Katowice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Katowice.
It's quite cold in Katowice in the winter. The weather in Turku can be very cold. In January, Turku is generally much colder than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Turku average around -6°C (20°F), and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Katowice. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in January than Katowice. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Turku or Katowice in the Spring?
Both Katowice and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Turku in the spring. Turku is much colder than Katowice in the spring. The daily temperature in Turku averages around 3°C (37°F) in April, and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Turku usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives less rain than Katowice. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Turku
| Turku | Katowice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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.