A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Wroclaw vs. Kotor for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Wroclaw or Kotor?

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 Kotor can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Wroclaw or Kotor?

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.

Kotor

A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Wroclaw?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Wroclaw is $33, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Wroclaw $16
    Kotor $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Wroclaw $32
    Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Wroclaw and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in Wroclaw or Kotor? 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.

Hotels in Wroclaw


Hotels in Kotor


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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 Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Wroclaw $5.83
    Kotor $9.92

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:

  • Archery Tag with Hotel Transfers: $58
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Brzeg: $109
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Karpacz: $174
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Katowice: $294
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Lodz: $283
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Opole: $153
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Polanica Zdroj: $174
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Poznan: $262
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Swidnica: $109
  • Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Szklarska Poreba: $174
  • Private Transfer from Swidnica city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $101
  • Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
  • Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels: $16
  • Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $27
  • Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $27
  • Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
  • Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
  • Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
  • Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
  • Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport(TGD): $47
  • Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
  • Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
  • Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Wroclaw or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Wroclaw $11
    Kotor $46
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw

Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:


  • 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 Kotor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.

  • Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
  • Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
  • Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
  • Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Wroclaw $5.68
    Kotor $8.92

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 Kotor

Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
  • Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
  • Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
  • Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
  • Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
  • Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
  • Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
  • Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
  • Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
  • Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
  • Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
  • Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Wroclaw $5.93
    Kotor $9.12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:


  • 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 Kotor

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:

  • Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
  • Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
  • Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
  • National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
  • Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wroclaw and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Wroclaw or Kotor?

Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Wroclaw and Kotor, 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 Kotor?

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 Kotor in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Wroclaw and Kotor. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.

In the summer, Wroclaw is cooler than Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Wroclaw in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In Wroclaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. Wroclaw usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during summer. Wroclaw gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Wroclaw usually receives more rain than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Wroclaw 19°C (65°F) 
    Kotor 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Wroclaw or Kotor in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Wroclaw as well as Kotor. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Wroclaw is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Wroclaw average around 10°C (50°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In the autumn, Wroclaw often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Kotor. Wroclaw usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Wroclaw 10°C (50°F) 
    Kotor 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Wroclaw or Kotor in the Winter?

Both Kotor and Wroclaw are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the winter for the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Wroclaw. Wroclaw is much colder than Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Wroclaw averages around -1°C (30°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Wroclaw usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during winter. Wroclaw gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In January, Wroclaw usually receives less rain than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Wroclaw -1°C (30°F) 
    Kotor 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Wroclaw or Kotor in the Spring?

Both Kotor and Wroclaw during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Wroclaw is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Wroclaw in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).

In the spring, Wroclaw often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 142 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.

Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Wroclaw usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Wroclaw gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Wroclaw 9°C (48°F) 
    Kotor 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Kotor and Wroclaw

Wroclaw Kotor
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (30°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 6°C (42°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Feb 0°C (33°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Mar 4°C (40°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Apr 9°C (48°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 14°C (58°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 77 mm (3 in) 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 19°C (65°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 26°C (80°F) 47 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 15°C (59°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Nov 5°C (41°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 11°C (53°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Dec 1°C (33°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 7°C (45°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)