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In Poland!
Poland, with its incredible history and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is a wonderful and too often overlooked destination. Most travellers come visit Krakow, maybe spend a day or two in Warsaw. Picturesque cities such as Kraków and Gdańsk vie with energetic Warsaw for your urban attention. Elsewhere, woods, rivers, lakes and hills beckon for some fresh-air fun.
Compared to most of Western Europe, Poland is a great value travel destination.
If you are travelling on a backpacker budget, be prepared to spend around 150 zł per day (around £30) which should cover your hostel accommodation, public transport and cooking most of your meals. For those with a medium budget who want to stay in a hotel, try out Polish cuisine and enjoy a pint or two of local beer with dinner, be prepared to spend 400 zł per day (roughly £80).
As with anywhere, prices will vary depending on where you are in the country. Here's how much you can expect to pay for things in Krakow:
Find out more in our Poland spending guide
Poland is an affordable destination for travellers, though how cheap it is depends on your budget and travel style.
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Overall budget for 1 day pp: 130 zł (£26) |
Overall budget for 1 day pp: 360 zł (£72) |
Overall budget for 1 day pp: More than 1,500 zł (£300) |
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Food, drink & accommodation in budget
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Food, drink & accommodation in budget
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Food, drink & accommodation in budget
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Activities in budget
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Activities in budget
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Activities in budget
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There are many activities you can try out in Poland:
The Polish Złoty comes in the following denominations:
10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 zł
1 and 2 zł and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 gr (there are 100 groszy in 1 zloty)
Did you know: to help the blind and partially sighted, Polish banknotes are marked with an embossed shape to help distinguish the value of different notes.
Poland is a member state of the European Union but the euro zone stretches beyond its western and southern borders. So the country has its own currency, zloty, which is the nation's legal tender. Nevertheless some establishments, notably hypermarkets, accept payments in euros.
ATMs are ubiquitous in cities and towns, and even the smallest hamlet is likely to have at least one. The majority accept Visa and MasterCard. Inform your bank before travelling abroad, to avoid having your card blocked by bank security when overseas transactions start appearing on your account.
The average price of a beer in the market square is around 7 zł or 1.70 €, this is about 30% of the cost of a beer in London which averages at about 5.00 €. Check out this handy chart, Krakow scores as one of the cheapest cities in the world in which to buy a beer in
Tipping is customary in restaurants and at service establishments such as hairdressers, but is optional everywhere else.
Hotels Essentially restricted to top-end establishments, which usually have decent room-service staff and porters, who all expect to be tipped.
Restaurants At smaller establishments and for smaller tabs, round the bill to the nearest 5zł or 10zł. Otherwise, 10% is standard.
Taxis Drivers won’t expect tips, but round the fare up to the nearest 5zł or 10zł for good service.
Poland is a safe country to travel to. It is getting more and more visitors each year, and its tourism has generally increased especially after joining the European Union in 2004. However, petty crime has also increased with the influx of tourists
No problem. We'll buy back leftover Polish Złoty at excellent exchange rates, leaving you with more cash in your pocket (and a tidier desk drawer).
