Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Inverness?
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 Inverness or Krakow?
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 Inverness and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Inverness or Krakow?
Inverness
Inverness is the northernmost city in Scotland, often referred to as the "gateway to the Highlands" as roads through Inverness lead to some of the most beautiful places in the Highlands. The city and surrounding area have a centuries old history, ranging from the battle of Culloden in the 1700's to Urquhart Castle that dates back to the 13th century. Inverness is the ideal place to explore Scotland's history and beauty, especially on a walk through the city or along the shore of the Firth. The warmest time of year is from June to September with temperatures usually in the 60's Fahrenheit and lighter rain. The rest of the year tends to be rainy and colder, with temperatures in the 40's Fahrenheit.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United Kingdom, The Best Coach Bus Tours in United Kingdom, 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 dayInverness £204Krakow £61
The average daily cost (per person) in Inverness is £204, while the average daily cost in Krakow is £61. 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 Inverness and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personInverness £91Krakow £34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomInverness £182Krakow £68
Compare Hotels in Inverness and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Inverness 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: Inverness Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Inverness £33Krakow £5.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Inverness
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Inverness:
- Transfers from , inverness, Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Aberdeen : $185
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Inverness City to Inverness Airport : $97
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $159
- Inverness Airport and Hotels Private Transfers: $110
- Private Inverness Arrival Transfer- Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $65
- Private Inverness Departure Transfer- Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Wieliczka Salt mine private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $11
- Krakow Balice Airport -Wieliczka Salt mine private transfer: $12
- Transfer Krakow Balice Airport - Krakow City: $20
- Krakow Airport Transfer: $22
- Private transfer | Krakow City - Krakow Airport Balice: $23
- Private Airport Transfer: $25
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Ticket & Transfer: $27
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Kraków HTL-APT (KRK): $28
- Private Transfer from Kraków City to Kraków John Paul II (KRK) Airport: $29
- Krakow Airport Arrival Transfer: $30
- Transfer Krakow Balice Airport - Krakow City: $30
- Krakow Airport Private Transfer: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Inverness or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Inverness 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 dayInverness £85Krakow £19
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.Inverness £44Krakow £16
Tours and Activities in Inverness
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Inverness are as follows:
- In the Jacobites' Footsteps: A Culloden Battlefield Audio Tour: $8.99
- Gateway to the Highlands: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Inverness: $8.99
- Discovering A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands: $9.99
- Cathedral Entry Ticket: $11
- Inverness and Outlander Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Inverness Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $13
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $16
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with a Local: $20
- Inverness Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK: $21
- Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5pm): $21
- Fort George Scotland Entry Ticket: $24
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 dayInverness £23Krakow £5.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Inverness
Also in Inverness, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Uile-bheist Distillery & Brewery Tour & Tasting: $44
- Invergordon Shore Excursion Loch Ness, Distillery and Castles: $95
- Invergordon Loch Ness Castles and Distillery Small Group Tour: $137
- Legendary Glenmorangie Distillery Visit: $177
- INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery : $178
- Scottish Whisky Distillery & Fairytale Dunrobin Castle: $232
- Dunrobin Castle and Distillery Tour: $270
- Round of Golf, Inverness & Highland Distillery from Invergordon : $274
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£11
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 Inverness and Krakow, we can see that Inverness 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 Inverness would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Inverness 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 Inverness Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Inverness or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Inverness. When comparing the sizes of Inverness 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 Inverness 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 Inverness or Krakow in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Inverness and Krakow. Most visitors come to Inverness for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Inverness is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Inverness in July average around 14°C (58°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krakow this time of the year. Inverness usually receives less sunshine than Krakow during summer. Inverness gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Inverness usually receives less rain than Krakow. Inverness gets 55 mm (2.2 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 JulyInverness 14°C (58°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Inverness as well as Krakow. The autumn months attract visitors to Inverness because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
In October, Inverness is generally cooler than Krakow. Daily temperatures in Inverness average around 9°C (49°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Inverness often gets less sunshine than Krakow. Inverness gets 84 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets more rain in October than Krakow. Inverness gets 56 mm (2.2 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 OctoberInverness 9°C (49°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Winter?
Both Krakow and Inverness are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Inverness this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. It's quite cold in Inverness in the winter. Inverness is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Inverness averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Inverness usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during winter. Inverness gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Inverness usually receives more rain than Krakow. Inverness gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryInverness 3°C (38°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Inverness or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Inverness during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Inverness for the small town charm.
In the spring, Inverness is cooler than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Inverness in April average around 7°C (44°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Inverness often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Krakow. Inverness gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun.
Inverness usually gets less rain in April than Krakow. Inverness gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilInverness 7°C (44°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Inverness
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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