Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Turku?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Turku or Wroclaw?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku or Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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.
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTurku €136Wroclaw €31
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €136, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is €31. 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 Wroclaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Wroclaw €15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Wroclaw €30
Compare Hotels in Turku and Wroclaw
Looking for a hotel in Turku or Wroclaw? 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 Wroclaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Wroclaw €5.47
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 Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Katowice: $294
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Katowice city: $291
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Radomsko city: $289
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Lodz: $283
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Poznan: $262
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Konin city: $256
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Poznan city: $239
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Działoszyn city: $228
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Olszyna city: $225
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Zagan city: $222
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Świeradów-Zdrój city: $206
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Strzelce Opolskie city: $194
Is it cheaper to fly into Turku or Wroclaw?
Prices for flights to both Wroclaw 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 €32Wroclaw €10
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich€2.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Turku €22Wroclaw €5.32
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 Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- Tour with RETRO e-bus, 2h Gr. 3-7 people, English-guide: $62
- 2-Hours Private Electric Car Tour with a Guide, Wroclaw: $49
- 5 Hour Private Historical Tour to Gross Rosen Concentration Camp: $131
- Adršpach: The Chronicles of Narnia Filming Location Tour: $112
- Auschwitz tour from Wroclaw: $163
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wroclaw: $152
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wrocław: $189
- BRESLAU FORTRESS and World War II, private tour with photos: $48
- Berlin Day Tour from Wroclaw: $211
- Best of Wroclaw 3-Hour History and Culture Walking Tour: $128
- Bike Tour of Wroclaw Old Town, Top Attractions and Nature: $110
- Delicious Wroclaw Vodka Tour: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTurku €12Wroclaw €5.56
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers€3.02
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Turku and Wroclaw, we can see that Turku is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Turku Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Wroclaw?
Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku and Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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 Wroclaw in the Summer?
Both Wroclaw and Turku during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Turku is cooler than Wroclaw. Typically, the summer temperatures in Turku in July average around 16°C (61°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In Wroclaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Turku. In the summer, Turku often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets less rain in July than Wroclaw. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Turku or Wroclaw in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Wroclaw.
In October, Turku is generally much colder than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 6°C (43°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Turku usually receives less sunshine than Wroclaw during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Turku usually receives more rain than Wroclaw. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Turku or Wroclaw in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Turku as well as Wroclaw.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Wroclaw. It's quite cold in Turku in the winter. Turku is much colder than Wroclaw in the winter. The daily temperature in Turku averages around -6°C (20°F) in January, and Wroclaw fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).
In the winter, Turku often gets less sunshine than Wroclaw. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets more rain in January than Wroclaw. Turku gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)
Should I visit Turku or Wroclaw in the Spring?
Both Wroclaw and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Turku. In the spring, Turku is much colder than Wroclaw. Typically, the spring temperatures in Turku in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Turku usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives around the same amount of rain as Wroclaw. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Wroclaw and Turku
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 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.