Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Krakow, 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: Uppsala or Krakow?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $135Krakow $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $135, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $64. 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 Uppsala and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $89Krakow $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $178Krakow $84
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $19Krakow $6.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Private Transfer to or from Berlin: $929
- Private Transfer to or from Budapest: $867
- Warsaw to Luxury Private Transfer: $747
- From Gdansk or One-Way Private Transfer: $669
- Private Transfer to or from Bratislava: $619
- Private transfer! Warsaw Chopin Airport - Krakow City Center: $470
- Private transfer from Krakow to Budapest or from Budapest to Krakow: $299
- Private door-to-door transfer from Krakow to Budapest: $291
- Warsaw - Premium-Class Private Airport Transfer: $288
- Transfer from Krakow (Balice airport) to Krynica Zdroj : $283
- Private Transfer Airport to Warszawa Okęcie: $278
- Private transfer from Katowice AirPort to Krakow City: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $32Krakow $13
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.Uppsala $18Krakow $20
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $27
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $31
- Guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $55
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $75
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $83
- Private guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $99
- Private tour, A Dark perspective, the dark Uppsala city walk, about a dark past!: $113
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $120
- From Stockholm: Viking History Tour to Sigtuna and Uppsala: $164
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 dayUppsala $17Krakow $6.75
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 Uppsala and Krakow, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Krakow.
In July, Uppsala is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 18°C (64°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krakow. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Uppsala this time of the year. In the summer, Uppsala often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets less rain in July than Krakow. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 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 JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Uppsala is cooler than Krakow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Krakow. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 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 OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Uppsala during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. The weather in Uppsala can be very cold. In the winter, Uppsala is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Uppsala in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Krakow averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in January than Krakow. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Krakow.
In April, Uppsala is generally much colder than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 5°C (41°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Uppsala usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Krakow. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Uppsala
| Uppsala | Krakow | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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