Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Wroclaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Wroclaw or Katowice?
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 Wroclaw and Katowice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wroclaw or Katowice?
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.
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 The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, 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 dayWroclaw $33Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Wroclaw is $33, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $46. 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 Wroclaw and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWroclaw $16Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWroclaw $32Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Wroclaw and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Wroclaw 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: Wroclaw Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wroclaw $5.83Katowice $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Wroclaw city centre: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw city centre to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $32
- Private Airport Transfer To/From the City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Trzebnica city: $45
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kąty Wrocławskie city: $50
- Archery Tag with Hotel Transfers: $58
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kuraszków city: $60
- Wrocław: Wrocław Zoo Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Brzeg city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lubin city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Rawicz city: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Wroclaw or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Wroclaw 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 dayWroclaw $11Katowice $19
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich$2.98
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
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.Wroclaw $5.68Katowice $6.40
Tours and Activities in Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Wrocław: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Legends of Old Town 1 Hour Walking Tour in Wroclaw: $11
- Old Town Sunset Cruise: $15
- Old Town Night Cruise with Ilumination: $15
- Old Town boat cruise: $15
- Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $16
- Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Walking Tour (English): $17
- III Reich and WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday-Friday regular tour: $27
- Wroclaw, 2-Hour Group Tour by Electric Car: $27
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Ticket Pass and Guided Tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum: $28
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWroclaw $5.93Katowice $5.69
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$3.23
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
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 Wroclaw and Katowice, we can see that Katowice 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 Katowice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Katowice 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 Wroclaw Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Wroclaw or Katowice?
Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw or Katowice?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Wroclaw or Katowice in the Summer?
Both Katowice and Wroclaw are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Wroclaw is generally around the same temperature as Katowice. Daily temperatures in Wroclaw average around 19°C (65°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Katowice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Wroclaw. Wroclaw usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Katowice during summer. Wroclaw gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Wroclaw usually receives around the same amount of rain as Katowice. Wroclaw gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyWroclaw 19°C (65°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Katowice in the Autumn?
Both Katowice and Wroclaw during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Wroclaw is around the same temperature as Katowice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wroclaw averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Katowice fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Wroclaw often gets less sunshine than Katowice. Wroclaw gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun.
Wroclaw usually gets more rain in October than Katowice. Wroclaw gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberWroclaw 10°C (50°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Katowice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Wroclaw and Katowice.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Katowice. It's quite cold in Wroclaw in the winter. In the winter, Wroclaw is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wroclaw in January average around -1°C (30°F), and Katowice averages at about -2°C (28°F).
Wroclaw usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Katowice during winter. Wroclaw gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Wroclaw usually receives less rain than Katowice. Wroclaw gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryWroclaw -1°C (30°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Katowice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Wroclaw as well as Katowice.
In April, Wroclaw is generally a little warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Wroclaw average around 9°C (48°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the spring, Wroclaw often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Katowice. Wroclaw gets 142 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun.
Wroclaw usually gets less rain in April than Katowice. Wroclaw gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilWroclaw 9°C (48°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Wroclaw
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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