Should you visit Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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: Rhodes or Krakow?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Rhodes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, 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 Rhodes and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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:
Rhodes Hotel Prices and
Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
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Rhodes Airport Transfer to Rhodes Town city or Faliraki (ONE WAY:
$60
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Airport Transfer - From/To Airport - From/To Rhodes:
$57
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Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Self-guided Transfer:
$32
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Diagoras Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Rhodes:
$47
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East Coast Bay to Bay Full-Day Boat Trip with Transfers:
$78
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From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels:
$23
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From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer:
$74
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From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time:
$26
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LINDOS EXPRESS - PRIVATE Round Transfer and 3Hours FREE in Lindos:
$89
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One Way Private Airport Transfers Rhodes Island:
$72
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One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos - Ixia:
$29
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One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Lindos:
$82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transfer:
$179
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1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer:
$70
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Arrival Private Transfers from Krakow Airport KRK to Krakow City:
$53
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Auschwitz Birkenau Round Transfer, Private Driver from Krakow:
$155
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Auschwitz Birkenau Tour from Private Transfer + Ticket:
$213
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Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option:
$82
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer:
$62
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with Private Transfers from Krakow:
$238
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers:
$227
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer:
$118
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Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow with Ticket & Transfer:
$33
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Balice KRK airport OneWay PRIVATE TRANSFER to/from Krakow’s hotel:
$35
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Rhodes 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 day
Rhodes €82
Krakow €22
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee
€1.95
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Dinner for Two
€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks:
$63
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Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim:
$70
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Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music:
$74
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Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience:
$82
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Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes:
$82
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11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes:
$83
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Sip & Savor 11-Dish Wine Pairing and Cooking Adventure:
$89
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Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class :
$93
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Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes:
$95
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Tasting Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & more in an Authentic Greek village:
$113
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Authentic Greek Cooking Experience: Taste the Roots of Rhodes:
$114
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Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch:
$135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
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Small-Group Online Cooking Class Polish Pierogi :
$30
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Krakow Tipsy Polish Food Tour with History Pierogi and Shots:
$39
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Pierogi Cooking Class with Market Shopping and Local Snacks:
$82
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Eat Like a Local in Krakow - Food Tour with BeMyGuest:
$99
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Krakow Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Dinner:
$105
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Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour:
$114
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Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping:
$114
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Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Krakow:
$121
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Private Food Tour in Krakow Poland:
$198
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Go Karting Experience with Pizza and Drinks in Krakow:
$299
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Rhodes Self Guided Audio Experience:
$9.00
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Private Self-Guided Audio Tour in Rhodes:
$9.54
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Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour:
$12
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The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience:
$15
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Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$16
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Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$16
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Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views:
$18
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Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore:
$19
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Rhodes Nightlife: Old Town Party Tour - 5 Bars & Free Shots :
$21
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Faliraki full family day tour :
$21
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Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat:
$23
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Krakow Unveiled: Self-Guided Heritage Tour:
$3.57
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Krakow Stories: Self Guided Audio Guide Tour:
$3.57
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A Walk With the Dead Krakow Ghost Tour:
$3.57
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Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow – Entry Ticket:
$3.95
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Archeological Museum - Skip The Line Ticket :
$4.52
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The Best of A Walking Tour Through the Heart of the City:
$4.78
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Krakow Old Town Mysteries: Exploration Game and Tour:
$5.96
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Home Army Museum in Krakow - Skip The Line Ticket:
$6.67
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Wawel Hill Audio-Guided Tour:
$8.36
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Krakow Self Guided Audio Experience:
$9.00
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Krakow Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour:
$9.55
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Art Documentation Centre CRICOTEKA in Krakow - Entrance Ticket:
$11
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners:
$41
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Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes:
$42
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Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier:
$57
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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port:
$68
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Best Rhodes Tour with Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting & Free Time :
$69
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Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers:
$70
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1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting :
$73
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Majestic Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour:
$75
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Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience:
$81
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Full Day Guided Rhodes Island Cultural & Wine Tour:
$83
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Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session:
$92
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Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience:
$94
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
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1 Hour of Open Bar Pub Crawl + Karaoke + VIP Entry to Best Clubs :
$28
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Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow:
$28
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Krakow Pub Crawl with 1 Hr of unlimited alcohol & 4 clubs/pubs:
$29
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Pub Crawl 1hr Unlimited Beer + Vodka then Clubs in Katowice:
$31
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Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice:
$131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rhodes and Krakow, we can see that Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.
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