Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Odense?
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 Odense or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Odense and Krakow. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Odense or Krakow?
Odense
Odense is the largest city on the island of Funen in Denmark. With a population of over 180,000, it is the third largest city in Denmark as a whole and sometimes is known as the unofficial capital. This city is the birthplace of the famous fairytale writer, Hans Christian Andersen.
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 2-Week Tours from Copenhagen, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Denmark, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Odense Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOdense $218Krakow $82
The average daily cost (per person) in Odense is $218, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $82. 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 Odense and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOdense $88Krakow $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOdense $176Krakow $92
Compare Hotels in Odense and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Odense 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: Odense Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Odense $48Krakow $7.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- 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: $26
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Kraków APT-HTL (KRK): $28
- Private Transfer from Kraków City to Kraków John Paul II (KRK) Airport: $29
- Transfer Krakow Balice Airport - Krakow City: $30
- Krakow Airport Arrival Transfer: $30
- Krakow Airport Private Transfer: $31
- Krakow Private Airport Eco-transfer by Fully Electric car: $31
- Krakow John Paul II Airport (KRK) to Krakow hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Odense or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Odense 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 dayOdense $97Krakow $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots: $40
- Polish Folk Show with 3 course dinner in Krakow legendary restaurant: $49
- Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks: $83
- Folk Show A Taste of Polish Tradition with Dinner: $84
- Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $95
- Traditional Jewish Ashkenazi Food Tour in Krakow: $121
- EVERYDAY Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $176
- Katowice Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $195
- Krakow Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Odense $32Krakow $22
Tours and Activities in Odense
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Odense are as follows:
- Craft Beer Walking Tour: $62
- Odense Private Guided Walking Tour: $382
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: $3.59
- A Walk With the Dead Krakow Ghost Tour: $3.59
- World War Two in Jewish Quarter & Ghetto Tour: $3.59
- Street Food & Street Art Tour: $3.59
- Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow – Entry Ticket: $3.98
- Archeological Museum - Skip The Line Ticket : $4.55
- Home Army Museum in Krakow - Skip The Line Ticket: $6.72
- The Best of Walking Tour Through the Heart of the City: $6.82
- Krakow Jewish Ghetto and Quarter Audio Guided Walking Tour: $7.50
- Wawel Hill Audio-Guided Tour: $8.42
- Krakow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $9.61
- Jewish Ghetto Guided Tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOdense $24Krakow $7.49
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$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow: $28
- Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer : $30
- Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice: $31
- Krakow Evening Pub Crawl: $49
- Krakow Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odense and Krakow, we can see that Odense 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 Odense would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Odense 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 Odense Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Odense or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Odense. When comparing the sizes of Odense 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.