Which place is cheaper, Bologna or Lodz?
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 Lodz or Bologna?
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 Lodz and Bologna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lodz or Bologna?
Lodz
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLodz $45Bologna $220
The average daily cost (per person) in Lodz is $45, while the average daily cost in Bologna is $220. 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 Lodz and Bologna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLodz $16Bologna $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLodz $32Bologna $204
Compare Hotels in Lodz and Bologna
Looking for a hotel in Lodz or Bologna? 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: Lodz Hotel Prices and Bologna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lodz $7.55Bologna $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $151
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $179
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Private transfer from Bologna to Florence: $224
- Private Transfer from Sant'Agata Bolognese to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $170
- Private Transfer from Faenza to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $241
- Private Transfer from Bologna to Grotta Giusti and Montecatini T.: $224
- Private Transfer from Bologna to Bologna Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Florence: $203
- Private Transfer from Bologna Airport to Bologna city: $132
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Sant'Agata Bolognese: $168
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Módena: $267
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Ferrara: $235
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Faenza: $241
- Private Transfer from Bologna (BLQ) Airport to Baggiovara: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Lodz or Bologna?
Prices for flights to both Bologna and Lodz 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 dayLodz $21Bologna $80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $193
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Sfoglini Cooking class in Bologna: $22
- Pizza Workshop in Bologna: $30
- Bologna Private Food Tour Eating around the Centre: $72
- Authentic Bologna Home Cooking Class: Tagliatelle & Tortellini: $78
- Pasta and Tiramisu Small Group Cooking Class with Wine: $82
- Bologna Walking Food Tour and Highlights with a Local Guide: $82
- Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class: Ragu, Spritz & Mr. Gelato: $88
- Dinner, Wine & Tastings Walking Tour: $89
- Tagliatelle & Ragù Home Cooking Class with wine: $90
- Dining experience at a local's home in Predappio with cooking demo: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Forlimpopoli with Show Cooking: $101
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lama Mocogno with Show Cooking: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lodz $6.43Bologna $45
Tours and Activities in Lodz
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Łódź’s Ruin and Rise: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Łódź’s Corridor of History: A Self-Guided Piotrkowska Tour: $7.99
- Lodz Old Town Manufaktura Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
- Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $149
- Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $154
- Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
- Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
- Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $255
- Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $287
- Warsaw Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $287
- Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $292
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)$37
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$134
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)$79
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)$14
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)$14
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- 2 Hours walking tour with food stops: $78
- Art and taste tour: from Magnani Rocca to Parma ham: $229
- BOLOGNA PRIVATE FOOD WALKING TOUR (morning or evening): $227
- Best walking tour of Bologna: $204
- Bike Tour Bologna: $155
- Bologna : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Bologna Audio Tour: Bologna Audio Tour Adventure: $15
- Bologna Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local: $78
- Bologna By Night Walking Tour: $149
- Bologna City Center Kids Tour with a Local Guide: $205
- Bologna City Highlights Private Guided Tour at Night: $205
- Bologna City Red Bus skip the line and Food tasting: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLodz $6.30Bologna $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Bologna Pub Crawl to meet people: $19
- Private wine tasting of Palazzo di Varignana: $21
- Wine tasting on the hills of Bologna in Dozza: $36
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $42
- Parma Hills and Wine Tasting with Food Platter: $58
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $58
- Montevecchio Isolani wine tasting experience: $60
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $75
- Eating Bologna Food and Wine Tour: $113
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with Local Guide : $130
- Cook Fresh Pasta + Wine Tasting (Includes 4-Course Meal): $147
- Bologna Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting in the centre: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lodz and Bologna, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna than you might in Lodz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lodz Expensive? and Is Bologna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lodz or Bologna?
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bologna. When comparing the sizes of Lodz and Bologna, 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 Lodz or Bologna?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lodz or Bologna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lodz as well as Bologna. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
In the summer, Lodz is cooler than Bologna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lodz in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Bologna averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bologna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lodz this time of the year. In the summer, Lodz often gets more sunshine than Bologna. Lodz gets 353 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 316 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets more rain in July than Bologna. Lodz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLodz 19°C (65°F)Bologna 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Bologna in the Autumn?
Both Bologna and Lodz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Lodz is generally much colder than Bologna. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around 9°C (49°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Lodz usually receives less sunshine than Bologna during autumn. Lodz gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bologna. In October, Lodz usually receives less rain than Bologna. Lodz gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLodz 9°C (49°F)Bologna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Bologna in the Winter?
Both Bologna and Lodz during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Bologna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bologna can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Lodz. Lodz is much colder than Bologna in the winter. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around -3°C (27°F) in January, and Bologna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Lodz often gets less sunshine than Bologna. Lodz gets 35 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 105 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets less rain in January than Bologna. Lodz gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLodz -3°C (27°F)Bologna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Bologna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lodz and Bologna. Furthermore, most visitors come to Bologna for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Lodz is cooler than Bologna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lodz in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Bologna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Lodz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lodz usually receives more sunshine than Bologna during spring. Lodz gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lodz usually receives less rain than Bologna. Lodz gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLodz 9°C (47°F)Bologna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Bologna and Lodz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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