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Torun, Wojewodztwo Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland

Torun is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Torun?

A typical traveler spends $42 (zł152) per day on a trip to Torun. This is the average daily price for a vacation in Torun based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $19 (zł68) on meals
  • $5.41 (zł20) on local transportation
  • $31 (zł113) on hotels

A one-week trip to Torun for two people costs, on average, $586 (zł2,128). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $42
    152
  • One Week Per person
    $293
    1,064
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $586
    2,128
  • One Month Per person
    $1,256
    4,560
  • One Week For a couple
    $586
    2,128
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $1,172
    4,256
  • One Month For a couple
    $2,512
    9,120
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Torun cost?

A one week trip to Torun usually costs around $293 (zł1,064) for one person and $586 (zł2,128) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Torun on average costs around $586 (zł2,128) for one person and $1,172 (zł4,256) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Torun will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Torun on average costs around $1,256 (zł4,560) for one person and $2,512 (zł9,120) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Torun expensive to visit?

In Torun, budget travelers spend $18 (zł66) per day on average, mid-range travelers spend $42 (zł152) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $82 (zł300) per day. These costs are calculated from the reported expenses of previous travelers to Torun.

Torun is a smaller spot that entices a mix of tourists, showcasing various travel styles, financial habits, and budget considerations. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly hostels to mid-range hotels to high-end luxury properties.

While Torun can be quite expensive if you let it be, there are ways to lower your spending, such as looking for discounts and coupons.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Torun is a very affordable destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in Europe for its affordability. Very few cities in the region are as affordable as Torun.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Torun Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Torun?

The average Torun trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Torun travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Torun cost?

Torun on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy
$7
(25)
$16
(57)
$29
(107)
Local Transportation1 $2
(8.59)
$5
(20)
$10
(38)
Food2 $8
(30)
$19
(68)
$36
(131)
Entertainment1 $2
(8.04)
$5
(18)
$9
(33)
Alcohol2 $1-4
(4-13)
$3-8
(10-30)
$5-16
(19-57)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

Setting realistic expectations for your travel budget is important. While some think they can visit Torun with minimal expenses, most people don't enjoy traveling that frugally. Consider what you prioritize on vacation. Do you prefer luxury hotels or budget stays? Hostels or hotels or vacation rentals? Are fun activities and dining out important to you? Your overall budget will depend on all of these questions.

What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?

You might consider yourself a budget traveler, but if you're not ready to give up some comforts, prepare to spend a lot more than the $18 per day that younger budget travelers manage.

Backpackers will usually stick to this shoestring budget by staying in hostel dorms, dining at the cheapest spots such as fast food places, using public transit, and mostly visiting free attractions.

What Makes You an Average Traveler?

If you're a couple or family taking a fun trip, you'll probably prefer a mid-range hotel, enjoy meals at favorite restaurants, and visit the main museums and attractions that require entry fees. Exploring the major attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks is a must for most visitors to Torun. Most activities have costs involved. Thus, it's realistic to expect your daily budget to be closer to $42 per person, per day.

Torun offers a fantastic variety of hotels and vacation rentals. When traveling with others, you can share your hotel with a partner, friend, or your children, which can help save money. Families should focus on hotels and restaurants that cater to kids. Hotel Petite Fleur is an excellent choice, while Hotel Spichrz Torun is also a great option. To find more accommodations that are family and couple-friendly, check our hotel guide for Torun.

Want to Experience a Luxurious Trip?

If you want an all encompassing getaway with top-notch amenities and exceptional service, get ready for a daily cost around $82. Staying in upscale hotels, dining at acclaimed restaurants, indulging in lavish activities, and using taxis or private drivers to navigate the destination will require a more luxurious budget. Many high-end visitors also prefer unique experiences such as Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour - offered by Viator.



Accommodation Budget in Torun

Torun offers a broad range of hotel prices, from budget to luxury. Higher-end hotels come with more amenities and higher prices, particularly during peak season. Off-season, you'll find average rates around $43, but during peak season, they can average $80. Prices range from $26 to $129, and hostels tend to be much cheaper. Save money by visiting during the low season or by taking advantage of early booking and special promotions.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Torun for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $31 (zł113). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $16 (zł57) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $16
    57
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $31
    113

Hotels in Torun

Looking for a hotel in Torun? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Actual Hotel Prices in Torun

The average hotel room price in Torun based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $43 in the low season and $80 in the peak season. Below are the average prices for each budget category. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

The most affordable highest rated hotels in Torun include:

  • Hotel 1231 starting at $78
  • Hotel Palac Romantyczny starting at $60
  • Copernicus Torun Hotel starting at $88
  • Hotel Filmar starting at $46
  • Hotel Bulwar starting at $96
Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Torun

If you plan to avoid and visit during the low or shoulder season, you'll find cheaper accommodation rates and fewer tourists.


Recommended Properties


Transportation Budget in Torun

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $5.41 (zł20) per person, per day, on local transportation in Torun. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Torun is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $5.41
    20

Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, located about 31 miles from Torun city center, is the closest airport and serves the whole Bydgoszcz-Torun metropolitan area, with a number of regular flights to European cities. With three main railway stations (Torun Glowny, Torun Miasto and Torun Wschodni), the city is a major rail junction, with two important lines crossing there. Two other lines stem from Torun, toward Malbork and Sierpc. Two bus depots serve to connect the city with other towns and cities in Poland. The city's public transport system comprises five tram lines and about 40 bus routes, covering the city and some of the neighboring communities.

Transportation Tips

Check that your hotel has convenient parking if you're planning on driving.



Flights to Torun
How much does it cost to go to Torun? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Torun
The price of renting a car in Torun will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Torun

One of the biggest draws for travelers is the food, so be sure to savor the local flavors.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Torun can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Torun is $19 (zł68) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $19
    68

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Torun is around $19 (zł68) per person, with previous travelers spending from $8 to $36. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Torun are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $2 to $6
  • Lunch: $3 to $7
  • Dinner: $6 to $13
  • Coffee: $1
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $3

A great diversity in restaurants establishes Torun as a truly culinary city.

Visitors to Torun have at their disposal restaurants of different standards that feature both foreign and Polish cuisine. The majority of restaurants, cafes, night clubs, and pubs enjoy an unbeatable location - occupying historical interiors or medieval cellars, all painstakingly restored, but are also designed so as to stay in harmony with modern furniture. Visitors who are short of time and travelling on a budget may choose to eat in a canteen or fast-food bar. Those who enjoy good food in a pleasant atmosphere will not be disappointed in Torun. Some restaurants offer dishes of 'local cuisine'. On these menus you can find sour rye soup, roast, etc. cooked in a special manner that is characteristic for Torun. The most famous product of Torun that has been made for centuries and is one of the most popular Polish food products is Torun gingerbread. You may buy gingerbread anywhere in Poland, but nowhere else will you get such a variety of shapes and sizes and most important, taste.

Food & Dining Tips

Many accommodations feature breakfast in their rates, while some may charge additional fees for it. The cost and quality can vary significantly from one hotel to another. Knowing this information ahead of time helps you decide if you need to spend extra money. A tasty hotel buffet could be worth the expense, or a nearby bakery or cafe might offer a more affordable choice.

Pack a water bottle to save on drinks. It's also a way to help protect the environment.

When planning a tour, don't forget to look into which meals are covered. You may be responsible for some of your own food, which could impact your budget significantly.

If you're looking to experience the culinary culture in Torun, taking a food tour or cooking class is a terrific way to do it. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. Some of the best food-related activities here include:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour for $194 details

Recommended

What did other people spend on food and dining in Torun?

Listed below are typical food prices in Torun, based on the actual spending of previous travelers. These figures provide an estimate of what you might expect to pay for meals. However, your personal expenses will depend on your dining preferences, the restaurants you choose, and what you decide to order.


  • Ice Cream
    2.60
  • Gingerbread
    2.50
  • Sandwich
    4.20


Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Torun

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Torun typically cost an average of $5.00 (zł18) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $5.00
    18

Torun has the largest number of preserved Gothic houses in Poland, many with Gothic wall paintings or wood-beam ceilings from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

The Cathedral of SS. John the Evangelist and John the Baptist is well worth a visit. It is an aisled hall church built in the 14th century and extended in the 15th century. It is also home to outstanding Gothic sculptures and paintings inside (Moses, St. Mary Magdalene, gravestone of Johann von Soest). You can also find Renaissance and Baroque epitaphs and altars (among them the epitaph of Copernicus from 1580), as well as the Tuba Dei, the largest medieval church bell in Poland and one of the largest in Europe.

Other interesting churches to visit include St. Mary's church, a formerly Franciscan aisled hall built in the 14th century, and St. James's church (often mistakenly called St Jacob's), a basilica from the 14th century, with monumental wall paintings and Gothic stalls.

The Old Town Hall is another interesting place to see. It was inaugurated in 1274, then extended and rebuilt between 1391 and 1399, and extended again at the end of the 16th century; considered one of the most monumental town halls in Central Europe. You can also explore the ruins of 13th-century Teutonic Knights' castle.



The Vistula cruise - often referred to as the Queen of the Polish rivers - has also something to offer everyone. The city panorama and its surrounding area seen from the shipboard or a floating cafe are bound to provide unforgettable experience. The cruise might be a lovely diversion from regular sightseeing or a relaxing break.

The Rope Course Park is a combination of challenges constructed from ropes installed above the ground and strung between trees. It has been designed for a wide range of users, including people with no experience. Using the course is an unforgettable experience, ideal for those who seek adrenaline rush and like outdoor challenge.

Visit the Teutonic Castle ruins. Being the first Teutonic settlement on the Polish land, Torun could boast the castle of the Commander, one of the most important in the Teutonic State. It was destroyed by Torun burghers in 1454 and now the only surviving elements include the somber vaults, the Gdanisko tower and the walls of the ground floor and tower. The vaults contain an armory, a kitchen, a scriptorium and the chamber of fear, which might serve as an interesting diversion.

Visit the Gingerbread Museum. One of the indispensable activities on the must-do list for all visitors to Torun is learning the centuries-long history and traditions of Torun gingerbread. The city offers myriad opportunities, yet a visit to the Gingerbread Museum is particularly recommended. There, apart from interesting and colorful exhibitions, one can learn about the profession of an old gingerbread maker. Inside, the visitors can wear historical costumes, listen to the gingerbread legends, get to know gingerbread spices, bake and try gingerbread cakes, and play various gingerbread games.

A nice way to explore destinations in Torun is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń for $150 details
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour for $107 details
  • Private walking city tour in Torun for $295 details

Recommended Activities

What did other people spend on sightseeing in Torun?

Outlined below are some typical prices for entry fees and activities in Torun. They have been reported from the expenses of previous travelers. These costs provide an idea of what you might need to spend, though your individual expenses will depend on the activities you participate in, the places you visit, and how often you choose budget-friendly or free activities.


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    9.50


Nightlife Budget in Torun

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $5.51 (zł20) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Torun per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $5.51
    20
Nightlife Tips

Nights out are fun, but limiting your alcohol consumption can help keep your travel costs in check.



Travel cost data last updated: Aug 16, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Torun

  • Traveling at a more relaxed pace can save you money while you take in the stunning beauty around you. When you fill each day with activities, your expenses can soar. But by slowing down and enjoying the journey, you usually spend less.

Budgeting Challenges

  • Torun doesn't have many public transport options available. You may want to consider renting a car or setting up transportation ahead of time, like booking a tour. Just be aware that this might affect your budget elsewhere.
  • If you're hoping to find a hostel in Torun, you might be disappointed. Instead of dorms, consider searching for affordable hotels or apartment rentals.
Traveling in Torun
Torun Torun, Poland

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.



Neighborhoods & Around

A visit to Torun is very likely to center on the city's old town and with nearly all the sights, plus bars and restaurants, you may not even leave the historic center your entire stay. This is with good reason, as Torun old town is immensely pretty and pleasantly walkable. Everywhere you look there are remarkable buildings flaunting intricate Gothic architecture. A perfect place to start a visit is with the large Old Town Market Square in the center of Old Town. Very much the beating heart of Torun's old town, the square is where you will find some of the most beautiful buildings in the city, such as the Postal Building and the Arthus House. The square is a great opener and should get you in the mood to explore and enjoy Torun's charms.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.