How much does it cost to visit Poland?

The average cost of a trip to Poland will depend on how long you’re visiting for and where you’re staying. As a rough guide, though, the cost of a week-long trip to Poland could cost you around £732* including flights, mid-range accommodation and spending money. If you’re visiting for the weekend, you could expect to spend around £420* on your trip.

Those figures could be higher if you’re staying in the capital, Warsaw, or a popular tourist destination like Krakow. You’ll also need to budget more if you’re travelling in peak season to visit Poland’s summer festivals, or planning to stay at a five-star hotel in a popular destination like Krakow.

On the other hand, your money might go further in a slightly lesser-known city, like Lodz, or if you’re visiting off-peak or staying in low-cost accommodation. To help you budget, we’ve pulled out some average costs so you have an idea of how many pounds sterling to exchange for Polish zloty before your trip.

How much are flights to Poland?

Flights to Poland vary in price depending on the time of year. For example, flights in November can be as low as £26*, whereas flights in August can start from £86*. Budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air both operate flights to Poland.

The cheapest time to fly to Poland is usually January*

The first month of the year is often the cheapest time to fly to Poland, although this can change year to year. January is Poland’s coldest month, so it’s a popular time for ski holidays and sightseeing without the crowds.

When is the most expensive time to fly to Poland?

August is often the most expensive time to fly to Poland*. This coincides with UK school holiday dates and peak summer season across Europe. Weather-wise, August is one of Poland’s warmest months and a good time to explore the country’s national parks.

What is the best airport to fly into in Poland?

Gdansk Rebiechowo is often the cheapest airport to fly to in Poland*. It’s around 15km from Gdansz city centre, with good train and bus links to the Old Town.

If you’re flying to the capital, Warsaw, you have a choice of two airports – Chopin airport and Modlin airport. Chopin is Poland’s biggest and busiest airport, with excellent transport links into the city. You’ll find many budget airlines, like WizzAir, operate here.

How much is accommodation in Poland?

The cost of accommodation in Poland varies according to the type of accommodation you plan to stay in. As a guide, you might pay around £10* per night for budget accommodation, whereas if you’re staying in luxury accommodation, you may need to budget around £71* per night.

How much is food and drink in Poland?

Food prices in Poland will vary slightly from one city to the next, but it can be helpful to have a rough idea of average costs before you travel. We’ve compared average costs for some common items in London vs Warsaw to give you an idea of how each capital city compares*. You’ll find more average costs in our guide to Polish currency.

• A mid-range three-course meal for two: £80 in London vs £42.89 (210.00 zł) in Warsaw
• A small domestic draught beer: £6.50 in London vs £3.58 (18.00 zł) in Warsaw
• A regular cappuccino: £3.93 in London vs £3.15 (15.44 zł) in Warsaw
• A small Coke/Pepsi: £2.31 in London vs £1.74 (8.52 zł) in Warsaw
• A small bottle of water: £1.49 in London vs £1.47 (7.19 zł) in Warsaw

Don’t forget to take spending money for activities in Poland

If there are certain activities you want to do in Poland, or places you want to visit, it’s a good idea to check the prices before you travel and have some cash in the local currency to hand. Entry prices for tourist attractions like the Royal Castle in Warsaw, for example, change regularly – as do costs for highlights like Wieliczka Salt Mine in Krakow.

By checking online ahead of your trip you’ll have a good idea of any extra costs you’ll need to factor in, as well as whether you need to book your tickets in advance. 

Buying Polish zloty with M&S Travel Money

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Sources:

*All prices are illustrative and based on average prices at the time of writing in October 2025. 

Average costs for a week vs a weekend trip based on combined average prices for daily spending money, flights and mid-range accommodation: Exiap and Kayak.

Average flight prices: Cheapflights 

Cheapest airport average price: Cheapflights

Accommodation average prices: Exiap

Food and drink average prices: Numbeo 

**T&Cs apply. Subject to availability.