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Kosice, Kosicky Kraj, Slovakia
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Kosice is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Kosice?

You should plan to spend around $191 (€168) per day on your vacation in Kosice. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $83 (€73) on meals
  • $33 (€29) on local transportation
  • $167 (€147) on hotels

A one week trip to Kosice for two people costs, on average, $2,675 (€2,352). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $191
    €168
  • One Week Per person
    $1,337
    €1,176
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,675
    €2,352
  • One Month Per person
    $5,732
    €5,040
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,675
    €2,352
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,350
    €4,704
  • One Month For a couple
    $11,463
    €10,080
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Kosice cost?

A one week trip to Kosice usually costs around $1,337 (€1,176) for one person and $2,675 (€2,352) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Kosice on average costs around $2,675 (€2,352) for one person and $5,350 (€4,704) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Kosice will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Kosice on average costs around $5,732 (€5,040) for one person and $11,463 (€10,080) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Kosice expensive to visit?

Kosice is a smaller spot that entices a mix of tourists, showcasing various travel styles, financial habits, and budget considerations. Affordable hotel choices are available, but luxury hotels also cater to the more affluent clientele, along with mid-range accommodations that are perfect for families and couples.

You can find Kosice to be very expensive if you're not careful, but methods like looking for discounts and coupons can help you save money.

On average, budget travelers spend $78 (€72) per day, mid-range travelers spend $182 (€168) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $364 (€336) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Kosice.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Kosice is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Munich or Glencoe.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Kosice Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Kosice?

The average Kosice trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Kosice travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Kosice cost?

Kosice on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy 		$37
(€33) 		$83
(€73) 		$148
(€130)
Local Transportation1 $13
(€12) 		$33
(€29) 		$79
(€70)
Food2 $35
(€31) 		$83
(€73) 		$177
(€156)
Entertainment1 $12
(€11) 		$28
(€24) 		$53
(€46)
Alcohol2 $6-17
(€5-15) 		$13-39
(€11-34) 		$25-75
(€22-66)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

It's essential to keep realistic expectations for your travel budget. Many people think they can visit Kosice cheaply, but most travelers aren't comfortable with an extreme "shoestring" budget. Consider what you truly enjoy on vacation. Do you prefer resorts, vacation homes, or hostels? Is experiencing attractions and dining important to you? Your budget and itinerary will depend on your answers to these questions.

What is a budget traveler, anyway?

You might consider yourself a budget traveler, but if you're not ready to give up some comforts, prepare to spend a lot more than the $78 per day that younger budget travelers manage.

Backpackers will usually stick to this shoestring budget by staying in hostel dorms, dining at the cheapest spots such as fast food places, using public transit, and mostly visiting free attractions.

Are You Considered an Average Traveler?

If you're a couple or family taking a fun trip, you'll probably prefer a mid-range hotel, enjoy meals at favorite restaurants, and visit the main museums and attractions that require entry fees. A significant number of visitors to Kosice will want to tour the main attractions, museums, and landmarks. Most activities have costs involved. Thus, it's realistic to expect your daily budget to be closer to $182 per person, per day.

Kosice offers a fantastic variety of hotels and vacation rentals. When traveling with others, you can share your hotel with a partner, friend, or your children, which can help save money. Families should focus on hotels and restaurants that cater to kids. Penzion Villa Regia is an excellent choice, while Penzion Sport Kosice is also a great option. To find more accommodations that are family and couple-friendly, check our hotel guide for Kosice.

Want to Experience a Luxurious Trip?

If you're looking for a higher-end vacation filled with high-end amenities and exceptional service, plan for a daily expense of approximately $364. Staying at nicer hotels, savoring meals at top-rated restaurants, splurging on lavish outings, and utilizing taxis or private drivers in the destination means you'll need a more luxurious budget.

Accommodation Budget in Kosice

Prices for hotels in Kosice vary widely, with luxury hotels charging more due to higher amenities. In the off-season, expect to pay around $60, but during peak season, average prices climb to $112. With options ranging from $41 to $162, there's something for every budget. Hostels are usually cheaper, especially dorm rooms. To save, book during the off-season or keep an eye out for special deals.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Kosice for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $167 (€147). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $83 (€73) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $83
    €73
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $167
    €147

Hotels in Kosice

Looking for a hotel in Kosice? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

Find the best hotel for your travel style.

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Actual Hotel Prices in Kosice

The average hotel room price in Kosice based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $60 in the low season and $112 in the peak season. Below are the average prices for each budget category. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

The most affordable highest rated hotels in Kosice include:

  • Golden Royal Boutique Hotel & Spa starting at $85
  • DoubleTree By Hilton Kosice starting at $80
  • Boutique Hotel Bristol starting at $93
  • Boutique Hotel Maraton Kosice starting at $89
  • Hotel Yasmin Kosice starting at $111
Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Kosice

If you plan to avoid and visit during the low or shoulder season, you'll find cheaper accommodation rates and fewer tourists.


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Transportation Budget in Kosice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $33 (€29) per person, per day, on local transportation in Kosice. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Kosice is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $33
    €29

Flights are available to Kosice from Bratislava (Bratislava Milan Rastislav Stefanik Airport), Vienna (Vienna International Airport), or Prague (Vaclav Havel Airport Prague). There are also direct flights from Istanbul to Kosice operated by Turkish Airlines as of 2016.

The city can also be reached via train from Prague (8 hrs), Bratislava (5-7 hrs), Budapest (3.5 hrs), and Kiev (21.5 hrs).

Eurolines operates long distance buses from other European cities.

Transportation Tips

When driving, it's important to check that your hotel has good parking options.



Flights to Kosice
How much does it cost to go to Kosice? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Kosice
The price of renting a car in Kosice will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Kosice

Food is a major attraction for travelers, so make sure you don't miss out on the local culinary delights.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Kosice can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Kosice is $83 (€73) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $83
    €73

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Kosice is around $79 (€73) per person, with previous travelers spending from $33 to $169. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Kosice are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $8 to $24
  • Lunch: $12 to $32
  • Dinner: $24 to $55
  • Coffee: $6
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $12

Slovak food is traditionally hearty due to its roots as a rural country. It is heavy on meat (especially pork), potatoes, dumplings, thick sauces, and cheeses. As far as vegetables go, cabbage is abundant, often in the form of sauerkraut. Potatoes, wheat flour, cow and sheep cheese, cabbage, onions, and garlic are all central to cooking in Slovakia. Lunch is typically the heaviest meal of the day, with dinner being rather light. A few traditional Slovak dishes include item like:

bryndzove halushky: potato dumplings with sheep cheese (bryndza) and roasted bacon

zemiakove placky: potato pancakes fried in oil with garlic and flour

granadir: pasta with potato

fried cheese: cheese fried in bread crumbs

schnitzel: Wiener schnitzel (usually a flat piece of veal, breaded and fried)

lokse: potato pancake

In Kosice there are plenty of restaurants serving traditional fare, especially in the city center and main squares.

Food & Dining Tips

Many establishments feature breakfast in their pricing, although some tack it on as an added expense. The price and quality can fluctuate depending on the hotel. Being aware of this beforehand helps you gauge if you'll need extra cash. The hotel buffet might be a delicious choice, or you could save some cash by heading to a nearby bakery or cafe.

Carry your own water bottle instead of spending on drinks. It's also a positive step for the environment.

Planning a tour? Be sure to confirm in advance which meals are provided. You could find yourself footing the bill for some meals, which can affect your budget.



Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Kosice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Kosice typically cost an average of $28 (€24) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $28
    €24

One medieval monument which steals the show as a centerpiece to the city is St Elizabeth's Cathedral, located at the core of the main pedestrian area at Hlavna. Built in the High Gothic style in the late 14th century, this cathedral is the country's largest with a capacity to hold more than 5,000 people. Near the cathedral, a few other historic landmarks include a 14th century cemetery chapel called St Michael's Chapel and an old bell tower known as St Urban's Tower. Additional sites of interest include the State Theatre which was built in a neo-baroque design during the late 19th century (with a singing fountain located out front), the baroque Immaculata Statue which commemorates the plague from 1710-11, and the palaces of Kosice of which there is the highest number in all of Slovakia.

Some of these palaces include the Former Town Hall, the Andrassy's Palace, The Bishop's Palace, the Hadik-Barkoczy Palace, the Pongracz-Forgacs' Palace, the Csaky - Dessewffy Palace, the Captain's Palace, and Jacob's Palace. Today, each structure houses an assortment of businesses from Kosice's council offices to the largest cafeteria and patisserie, the seat of the Regional State Library to Kosice's biggest bookstore where patrons can find books in a number of different languages, including Slovak, English, Hungarian, German, and others.

There are also a number of museums and galleries which give further insight into the history, art, and culture of the city. One of the most important is the East Slovak Museum, established in 1872, which spans a number of buildings which are architecturally historic and house both permanent and temporary exhibitions.



One of the most popular activities when visiting Kosice is to explore its historic center on foot to see the most popular medieval landmarks and experience the bustle of the central pedestrian area to the city. For a more guided experience, visitors can also join tours and learn about Kosice's rich history while seeing some of its more important attractions. Within the city there is also a zoo and botanical gardens for a more outdoors experience geared toward the natural features of the region. For another kind of escape, there are also a number of hiking trails in the landscape surrounding the city. The mountains of High Tatras are about an hour and a half train ride for more serious trails, while others a bit closer can be found in Bankov, Jahodna, and Ruzin. Other daytrips include the town of Slanec which has medieval castle ruins and Dargov which was the site of a major World War II battle with tanks and a war museum.



Nightlife Budget in Kosice

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $26 (€23) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Kosice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $26
    €23
Nightlife Tips

Sure, nightlife is part of the adventure, but cutting down on cocktails can make a surprising difference in your travel budget.



Travel cost data last updated: Mar 3, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Kosice

  • Expect higher prices and larger crowds during the peak season of . To keep your budget in check and avoid the hustle and bustle, try going during the shoulder or low seasons instead.
  • Taking your time to travel can help you save, allowing you to relish the area's beauty while you unwind. Cramming too many activities into your day often leads to higher costs. By slowing down, you can typically enjoy your trip more while spending less.

Budgeting Challenges

  • Kosice doesn't have many public transport options available. You may want to consider renting a car or setting up transportation ahead of time, like booking a tour. Just be aware that this might affect your budget elsewhere.
  • There aren't a lot of hostel options in Kosice, so if you're thinking of saving money in a dorm, you might need to adjust your travel plans. A cheap hotel or apartment rental may be a better choice.
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Founded in the 13th century, Kosice today is the second largest city in Slovakia featuring churches, cathedrals, and fortifications which speak to its roots as a center of activity during the Middle Ages. Some of its top attractions include the city's historical center, Singing Fountain, and Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth.



Neighborhoods & Around

A central hub for activity in Kosice is the main pedestrian street, known as Hlavna ulica (or Main Street). Located at the heart of the city, it is the biggest historical area in Slovakia, where visitors can find most of the sought-after attractions. Historically an old medieval square, this main area is the seed from which the city first blossomed. Today there is still an abundance of medieval architecture. Other popular locations in Kosice include Namestie Maratonu Mieru or Peace Marathon Square at the north end of Hlavna and Namestie Osloboditel'ov or Square of the liberators at the southern end of Hlavna.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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