Which place is cheaper, Zagreb 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 Zagreb?
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 Zagreb can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Lodz or Zagreb?
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.
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLodz $45Zagreb $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Lodz is $45, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $105. 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 Zagreb in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLodz $16Zagreb $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLodz $32Zagreb $114
Compare Hotels in Lodz and Zagreb
Looking for a hotel in Lodz or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lodz $7.55Zagreb $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $179
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $151
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Private Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & Transfers: $211
- Private Transfer to/from Zagreb Airport: $70
- Private Transfer to Ljubljana with Optional Stops: $146
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Varazdin - Private transfer (or vice versa): $119
- Zagreb to Split: Personalized Transfer & Custom Day Trip!: $427
- Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes area - Private Transfer (or vice-versa): $179
- Zagreb city to Zagreb Airport private transfer: $119
- Zagreb airport to Zagreb city private one-way transfer: $95
- Zagreb Private Roundtrip Transfer by Luxury Vehicle: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Lodz or Zagreb?
Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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 $21Zagreb $34
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 Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lodz $6.43Zagreb $14
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
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Day Private Istria Tour from Explore & Enjoy: $1,662
- Archaeological Tour of Zagreb: $52
- Back to Socialism Bike Tour: $49
- Baroque Varaždin and Trakošćan Castle Private Tour: $215
- Beautiful Christmas in Zagreb – Private Walking Tour: $1,251
- Best Of Zagreb Walking Tour: $65
- Best of SLOVENIA - Bled + Postojna + Ljubljana - Day Tour from Zagreb: $237
- Best of Zagreb Walking Tour: $84
- Best of Zagreb! Self-guided Waking tour Sit&Meet Croatian greats!: $23
- Best of Zagreb! Walking Tour by Sit & Meet; Meet the Great Croats: $36
- Best of 4-Hour Cycling Tour: $94
- Big Zagreb Private Walking Tour: $117
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLodz $6.30Zagreb $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lodz and Zagreb, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lodz or Zagreb?
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 10% larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Lodz and Zagreb, 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 Zagreb?
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 Zagreb in the Summer?
Both Zagreb and Lodz during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Lodz is cooler than Zagreb in the summer. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Zagreb fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lodz. In the summer, Lodz often gets more sunshine than Zagreb. Lodz gets 353 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 266 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets less rain in July than Zagreb. Lodz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLodz 19°C (65°F)Zagreb 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Zagreb in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lodz and Zagreb. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Lodz is cooler than Zagreb. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lodz in October average around 9°C (49°F), and Zagreb averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Lodz usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Zagreb during autumn. Lodz gets 135 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lodz usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Lodz gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLodz 9°C (49°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Zagreb in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lodz as well as Zagreb. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year.
It's quite cold in Zagreb in the winter. The weather in Lodz can be very cold. In January, Lodz is generally much colder than Zagreb. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around -3°C (27°F), and Zagreb fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In the winter, Lodz often gets less sunshine than Zagreb. Lodz gets 35 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zagreb receives 54 hours of full sun.
Lodz usually gets less rain in January than Zagreb. Lodz gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLodz -3°C (27°F)Zagreb 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Lodz or Zagreb in the Spring?
Both Zagreb and Lodz are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Zagreb for the activities around the city.
Lodz is much colder than Zagreb in the spring. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Zagreb fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lodz. Lodz usually receives more sunshine than Zagreb during spring. Lodz gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Zagreb receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lodz usually receives less rain than Zagreb. Lodz gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Zagreb receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLodz 9°C (47°F)Zagreb 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Zagreb and Lodz
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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