Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dublin or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin 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: Dublin or Krakow?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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 Walking Tours in Ireland, The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €179Krakow €70
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €179, while the average daily cost in Krakow is €70. 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 Dublin and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Krakow €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Krakow €78
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Dublin 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: Dublin Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Krakow €6.05
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- “Executive Limousine Transfer from Dublin Airport – Private: $179
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin airport DUB to Dublin: $99
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Minibus: $126
- Arrival Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Luxury Van: $128
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $186
- Conrad Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $183
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Minibus: $126
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $118
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $128
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $94
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers : $239
- Dublin Airport Private Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transfer: $179
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Arrival Private Transfers from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City: $53
- Auschwitz Birkenau Round Transfer, Private Driver from Krakow: $155
- Auschwitz Birkenau Tour from Private Transfer + Ticket: $213
- Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option: $82
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer: $62
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow: $238
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $227
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer: $118
- Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer: $33
- Balice KRK airport OneWay PRIVATE TRANSFER to/from Krakow’s hotel: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Dublin 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 dayDublin €85Krakow €22
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $33
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $59
- Dublin Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $70
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $71
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $88
- Ultimate Dublin Food Tour: $93
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $94
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $96
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $116
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Small-Group Online Cooking Class Polish Pierogi : $30
- Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots: $39
- Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks: $82
- Eat Like a Local in Krakow - Food Tour with BeMyGuest: $99
- Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $105
- Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour: $114
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $114
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Krakow: $121
- Private Food Tour in Krakow Poland: $198
- Go Karting Experience with Pizza and Drinks in Krakow: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Krakow €19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tours Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.70
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $7.05
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $7.17
- Dublin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- The Mystical Hill of Tara: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour: $10
- Dublin Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $12
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar: $12
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Krakow Unveiled: Self-Guided Heritage Tour: $3.57
- Krakow Stories: Self Guided Audio Guide Tour: $3.57
- A Walk With the Dead Krakow Ghost Tour: $3.57
- Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow – Entry Ticket: $3.95
- Archeological Museum - Skip The Line Ticket : $4.52
- The Best of A Walking Tour Through the Heart of the City: $4.78
- Krakow Old Town Mysteries: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
- Home Army Museum in Krakow - Skip The Line Ticket: $6.67
- Wawel Hill Audio-Guided Tour: $8.36
- Krakow Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Krakow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $9.55
- Art Documentation Centre CRICOTEKA in Krakow - Entrance Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Krakow €6.38
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Dublin Ireland Bar Crawl: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $24
- Dublin Pub Tour in Spanish: $24
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery: Trilogy Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $37
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $37
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $38
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:
- 1 Hour of Open Bar Pub Crawl + Karaoke + VIP Entry to Best Clubs : $28
- Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow: $28
- Krakow Pub Crawl with 1 Hr of unlimited alcohol & 4 clubs/pubs: $29
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $31
- Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Krakow, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Krakow?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Krakow. When comparing the sizes of Dublin 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 Dublin or Krakow?
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 Dublin or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Dublin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Dublin in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Dublin is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dublin in July average around 16°C (60°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Krakow. Dublin usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during summer. Dublin gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dublin usually receives less rain than Krakow. Dublin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDublin 16°C (60°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Krakow in the Autumn?
Both Krakow and Dublin during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Dublin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In October, Dublin is generally around the same temperature as Krakow. Daily temperatures in Dublin average around 11°C (52°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Dublin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Dublin gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Dublin usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Dublin gets 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDublin 11°C (52°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dublin and Krakow. The winter months attract visitors to Dublin because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Krakow in the winter. Dublin is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Dublin averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Dublin usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Dublin gets 56 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dublin usually receives more rain than Krakow. Dublin gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDublin 6°C (42°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Krakow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dublin as well as Krakow. The activities around the city are the main draw to Dublin this time of year.
In the spring, Dublin is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dublin in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Dublin often gets more sunshine than Krakow. Dublin gets 157 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Dublin usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Krakow. Dublin gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDublin 8°C (47°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Dublin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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