👉 How much does it really cost to travel in Poland 🇵🇱
Planning a trip to Poland and calculating expenses can vary greatly depending on your travel style and preferences. My wife Dace and I went back to the other side of the map and arrived in Poland, a country that tries to balance its identity with progress. We are going to walk its streets to see what we find while we tell you how much money you should have to make this journey.
Getting to Poland from Europe is relatively cheap, with tickets that can be purchased for between 50 and 100 euros depending on the place of origin, the most common arrival destinations are Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk and Katovice.
Flight prices vary depending on the season, how far in advance you buy and the airline. From the American continent you can find flights from approximately 700 dollars, but they can exceed 1,500 dollars, round trip, in high season.
Use flight comparators such as Skyscanner or Kayak to find the best deals and consider flying to secondary cities such as Gdansk or Wroclaw, are tips for getting cheaper flights.
In terms of accommodation, Poland offers everything from cheap hostels from 20 to 40 euros per night for two people, to luxury hotels for more than 150 euros per night. Tourist apartments that can be rented through booking or Air bnb are a popular and widespread intermediate option in Poland.
In every sense, the main cities such as Warsaw and Krakow tend to be the most expensive. Other cities such as Poznan or Zakopane offer cheaper options, both in terms of accommodation and in terms of gastronomy and souvenirs.
Booking in advance, especially in high season, and considering staying outside the historic centre to save money are recommended practices. Evaluating public transport connections in the vicinity of the chosen hotel or apartment is a good way to choose cheaper accommodation, although somewhat further away.
In terms of transport, within the cities, public transport is efficient and cheap, with prices ranging from 1 to 3 euros per ticket. Multi-day passes are a good option if you move around a lot in the same city. Between cities, Polish Railways' PKP Intercity trains are fast and comfortable, with prices varying by distance, from 15 to 50 euros per journey. Buses such as Flixbus are cheaper but slower and offer less comfort. Buy train tickets in advance for better prices. Consider renting a car if you want to explore rural areas.
In Poland, a meal at an average restaurant costs between 10 and 20 euros per person. High-end restaurants can exceed 50 euros, especially if they are located in the tourist areas of the most visited cities.
As for street food and markets, "pierogi" and other local delicacies are cheap options, you can eat for between 3 and 7 euros. Markets offer fresh produce to cook, and if you can cook at your accommodation, the prices are noticeably lower than if you sit down to eat out.
In supermarkets, prices are similar to those in other European countries, with both budget and high-end options, although in Poland you can spend less, as the variety of budget brands is more than abundant. In any case, try traditional Polish food, which is usually abundant and cheap. Look for restaurants outside the tourist areas for better prices.
Museums and monuments in Poland are generally paid, with entrance fees ranging from 5 to 15 euros. Some museums offer free entry days, but you may not always be able to be there on that exact day.
Travel insurance is essential for any unforeseen events and costs between 20 and 40 euros per week. Tips are not mandatory in Poland, but are appreciated, averaging 10% in restaurants.
The estimated budget per person, per week in Poland is, depending on the type of trip, from 300 to 500 euros for an economical plan, from 500 to 900 for a moderate budget and more than 900 for a luxury or comfort plan without sparing expenses.
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🔎 I am Gustavo Llusá, Argentine, after traveling for several years through more than 75 countries I settled in Latvia where I married Dace and learned to know another way of life, on the other side of the map.
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