The sixth most populated country in the EU, Poland is located in Central Europe. It shares borders with Belarus and Ukraine in the east, Germany in the west, the Baltic Sea, Lithuania, and Kaliningrad Oblast (Russia) in the north, and Slovakia and the Czech Republic in the south. Among Poland’s top travel destinations we have Warsaw, the capital and largest city, but also Krakow, Gdansk, and Wroclaw. But is Poland expensive? What are the Poland travel costs you need to know when you plan your trip?
The largest city in the north of Poland, Gdansk also wears the name Danzig. Located by the Baltic Sea, Gdansk is also Poland’s main seaport. With a tumultuous history behind, the city rebuilt itself after the last World War, restoring its Old Town. While in Gdansk, you should see St. Mary Church, the largest brick church in the world.
How much does it cost to visit Gdansk?
If you’re visiting Gdansk on a budget, you should plan to spend around zł 112 daily. This amount doesn’t include any accommodation costs, however. For more detailed Gdansk travel costs, continue reading.
Gdansk accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
zł 66 – 407
Typical double room
zł 131 – 815
Gdansk food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
zł 20 – 30
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
zł 40 – 120
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
zł 6 – 10
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Gdansk, however.
zł 2 – 5
Poland travel costs for eating and drinking in Gdanslk
The Gdansk Tourist Card offers free access to the city’s main museums and discounts of up to 50% to popular attractions and activities.
Poland travel costs in Krakow
Krakow
The second-most important city in Poland, Krakow is loved by leisure and business travelers alike for its cultural, artistic, academic, and financial opportunities. Once the former Polish capital, Krakow has an amazing Old Town, and all its attractions seem to radiate from it.
How much does it cost to visit Krakow?
A budget traveler planning to visit Krakow should set aside zł 107 for daily travel costs. This doesn’t include any accommodation costs, however. For more information on Krakow travel costs, please see below.
Krakow accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
zł 79 – 553
Typical double room
zł 158 – 1,067
Krakow food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
zł 20 – 30
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
zł 40 – 65
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
zł 6 – 10
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Krakow, however.
zł 2 – 6
Poland travel costs for eating and drinking in Krakow
The Krakow Card provides free admission to 40 museums and attractions, plus free access to public transport. It also comes with airport transfers and transport to the Wieliczka Salt Mine next to Krakow.
Poland travel costs in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital of Poland and its largest city. Mostly destroyed during World War II, the city rebuilt itself into a lively historical and cultural center. Once named the Paris of the North, Warsaw is also the home of the famous composer Fryderyk Chopin.
How much does it cost to visit Warsaw?
If you’re planning a budget trip to Warsaw, expect to spend around zł 119 per day. However, this doesn’t include any accommodation costs. More information on Warsaw travel costs is available below.
Warsaw accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
zł 77 – 522
Typical double room
zł 154 – 1,045
Warsaw food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
zł 20 – 35
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
zł 50 – 75
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
zł 8 – 12
Water (0.33 liter, bottle)
zł 2 – 6
Poland travel costs for eating and drinking in Warsaw
The Warsaw Pass offers free admission with priority access to top museums and attractions in Poland’s capital city. It also includes a hop-on-hop-off bus tour and lots of partner discounts.
Poland travel costs in Wroclaw
Wroclaw
Wroclaw is the largest city in western Poland. Among the main tourist attractions of this medieval city, you will find St. Elizabeth’s Church offering a wonderful panorama over the city, the Old Town Hall, and the market square. Located on the Oder River, it’s also a great destination for those who are into sailing.
How much does it cost to visit Wroclaw?
If you plan to visit Wroclaw on a budget, you will probably spend zł 56 per day, without including accommodation for the night. More detailed Wroclaw travel costs are available below.
Wroclaw accommodation costs
Hotel or hostel for one person
zł 66 – 58
Typical double room
zł 131 – 117
Wroclaw food and drinks costs
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
zł 18 – 25
Meal in a mid-range restaurant
zł 48 – 75
Local beer (0.5 liter, draught)
zł 6 – 10
Water (0.33 liter, bottle) Tap water is safe to drink in Wroclaw however.
zł 1.80 – 5
Poland travel costs for eating and drinking in Wroclaw
Wroclaw fares and public transport
One-way public transportation ticket
zł 3.40
Taxi (price per kilometer)
zł 2.40 – 3
Gasoline (1 liter)
zł 4.83 – 5.20
Wroclaw visiting costs – Top attractions in Wroclaw
Food, drinks, and transportation costs via Numbeo.com
Tap water safety researched separately via Google answers for each city.
Top attractions selected using TripAdvisor. Each attraction name is a link to the official website page of that attraction, if available
Ticket costs / free access information via the official websites of the attractions. I mentioned the cost of a regular adult ticket, for permanent exhibitions. Discounts and temporary exhibition prices are available on their official websites.
City pass information about prices and what each includes is from the official website for each travel pass. A link is available for each pass to easily find more information and/or to purchase a pass.
