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Travel guide: Krakow, Poland

What can I book for a trip to Krakow?

Krakow is in Poland. On this page you can compare tours, airport transfers, hotels and car rental for Krakow from travel companies that cover it. Each company shows its own price and rules, and you book and pay on its site. Aurum compares travel companies. It does not run tours, rides or hotels.

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At a glance

Local facts

Travel essentials for Krakow, Poland — what to expect on the ground. Nearest airport: KRK serves the area. Local timezone: Europe/Warsaw. It sits at 50.08°, 19.79° — useful for weather and daylight planning.

  • RegionPoland, Europe
  • Nearest airportKRK
  • TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
  • Coordinates50.08, 19.79

About this page

Krakow, Poland is covered by Aurum's global travel hub. Use the tools on this page to compare hotels, rent a car, install an eSIM before you land, check visa requirements, and review lounge and insurance options for the trip. This page is part of Aurum Transfers' global travel hub and is continuously updated with live inventory and search tools from our booking partners.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I get around Krakow?

    Krakow supports a mix of taxi, ride-hail, bus and rental car. Availability and prices vary by district and time of day. Check the activity and transport options on this page before you book.

  • What is the best time to visit Krakow, Poland?

    The best time to visit Krakow depends on your priorities — weather, crowds, prices, and local events all shift through the year. Review seasonal calendars from official tourism sources before fixing dates.

  • Do I need travel insurance for Poland?

    Most travellers benefit from insurance covering medical emergencies, theft and trip interruption. Requirements vary by nationality and some destinations mandate proof of coverage at immigration. Verify before travel.

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Good to know

Here is what is useful to know before you travel to Krakow. Krakow is in Poland. About 817,000 people live in Krakow.

The nearest larger airport to Krakow is J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK). KRK is about 11 km from Krakow in a straight line. Some travellers use Katowice International Airport (KTW) instead. Getting from KRK to Krakow is usually a road journey: a transfer booked ahead, a taxi or a hire car.

August and July tend to bring the most comfortable weather to Krakow. August is the warmest month, with average highs around 23°C. In December average highs ease to around 1°C. Rain peaks in June at about 107 mm. The driest month is January, with about 44 mm. Pack for rain if you travel in June. Outdoor plans are easiest around January.

Krakow is in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. The currency in Poland is the Polish złoty (PLN). Polish are the languages in everyday use. Local phone numbers are reached with the prefix +48. Remember the time change on arrival, and that everyday prices are quoted in the local currency.

You can compare airport transfers, tours, stays, car rental, flights and eSIM or insurance cover for Krakow from partners whose coverage is checked. In all, 6 categories have a partner for Krakow. Compare the partners on this page for airport transfers in Krakow ahead of your trip. You book and pay on the partner's own site, and the partner provides the service. Check each partner's own page for current prices and availability; both change often.

Country
Poland
Continent
Europe
Population
817,000
Nearest airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK), about 11 km
Time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Currency
the Polish złoty (PLN)
Languages
Polish
Calling code
+48
Best months for weather
August and July
Wettest month
June (about 107 mm)
Warmest month
August (average high 23°C)
Partner categories covered
airport transfers, tours, stays, car rental, flights and eSIM or insurance cover

What you can compare for Krakow

Airport transfers: An airport transfer is a ride booked ahead between an airport and an address in Krakow, at a price agreed before you travel. Sellers range from single transfer companies to platforms listing many local drivers, and the vehicles from a private car to a minibus.

Places to stay: This category covers hotels, resorts, rentals and hostels in Krakow, booked through accommodation sites. Booking sites show many properties side by side, and the same room can carry different rates and conditions on different sites.

Tours and activities: Guided tours, excursions and tickets for attractions in Krakow are sold in this category. Platforms list activities from many local operators, so the same outing can appear on more than one site with different terms.

Car rental: Car rental in Krakow is sold by rental companies and by comparison sites that show several companies' cars for your dates. What you reserve is a class of car for set dates and locations, with a named model given as an example.

Airport transfers: the providers verified for Krakow

8 providers qualify for airport transfers in Krakow in Aurum's partner database. Each is described below from its own stored details.

Viator

Viator sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Welcome Pickups

Welcome Pickups sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Kiwitaxi

Wide choice from sedan to minibus, price fixed upfront, child seats on request. Airport transfers listed on Kiwitaxi. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

GetTransfer

GetTransfer sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Klook

Klook sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Intui

Intui sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Suntransfers.com

Suntransfers.com sells pre-booked airport transfers, with private cars, shared shuttles and larger vehicles for groups, between the airport and your address for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Places to stay: the providers verified for Krakow

5 providers qualify for places to stay in Krakow in Aurum's partner database. Each is described below from its own stored details.

Stay22

Stay22 sells places to stay, from hotels and resorts to apartments, villas and hostels, with rates and conditions shown for each room for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Booking.com

Booking.com sells places to stay, from hotels and resorts to apartments, villas and hostels, with rates and conditions shown for each room for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Trip.com Hotels

Trip.com Hotels sells places to stay, from hotels and resorts to apartments, villas and hostels, with rates and conditions shown for each room for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Expedia

Expedia sells places to stay, from hotels and resorts to apartments, villas and hostels, with rates and conditions shown for each room for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Hotels.com

Hotels.com sells places to stay, from hotels and resorts to apartments, villas and hostels, with rates and conditions shown for each room for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Tours and activities: the providers verified for Krakow

7 providers qualify for tours and activities in Krakow in Aurum's partner database. Each is described below from its own stored details.

Viator

Viator sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing in 28 countries. Verified coverage: In 28 countries.

GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Klook

Klook sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Tiqets

Tiqets sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

WeGoTrip

WeGoTrip sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Kkday

Kkday sells tours, day trips, activities and attraction tickets run by local operators, with the details and conditions set out on each listing for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Car rental: the providers verified for Krakow

7 providers qualify for car rental in Krakow in Aurum's partner database. Each is described below from its own stored details.

Carla Car Rental

Carla Car Rental sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Localrent

Localrent sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

DiscoverCars

DiscoverCars sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

EconomyBookings

EconomyBookings sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists. Verified coverage: Worldwide; some places excluded.

Autoeurope (eu,uk)

Autoeurope (eu,uk) sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Bikesbooking.com

Bikesbooking.com sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Qeeq

Qeeq sells car rental by car class for the pickup place, return place and dates you choose, from the rental companies it lists for destinations worldwide. Verified coverage: Worldwide.

Where coverage is verified

Coverage comes from the coverage records in Aurum's partner database, which list the countries, places and airports each provider is verified for. 23 providers are recorded as covering destinations worldwide: Viator, Welcome Pickups, GetYourGuide, Kiwitaxi, GetTransfer, Klook, Intui, Suntransfers.com, Stay22, Booking.com, Trip.com Hotels and Expedia and others. One provider has coverage recorded for named places: Ticketmaster (in 28 countries). A provider is shown on a place page only where its coverage of that place, its airport or its country is on record.

How to compare airport transfers

  • Look at whether a quote is for the whole vehicle or for each seat before comparing two prices.
  • Enter your flight number when the form asks for it, so the provider can follow the arrival time it shows.
  • Find the included waiting time in the terms, and what happens when immigration or baggage takes longer.

How to compare places to stay

  • Check when payment is taken: at booking, before arrival or at the property.
  • Recent reviews tell you more than the overall score; sort by date where you can.
  • Look for fees payable at the property, which sit outside the amount you pay online.

How to compare tours and activities

  • Check the meeting point or pickup area, because not every tour collects from every hotel zone.
  • Look at the cancellation deadline shown for the activity, which differs between listings on the same platform.
  • Group size, length and guide language are on the listing and worth a look before booking.

How to compare car rental

  • Read what the provider's cover excludes, such as tyres, glass, the roof and the underside.
  • Included cover and excess differ between offers; compare those lines as well as the price.
  • Check the fuel policy and the mileage allowance.

Before you book

  • Official travel advisories are the source for safety and entry information.
  • Write down the last date for a free change.
  • Book with enough time for the provider to confirm, especially in busy seasons.
  • Check accessibility needs with the provider before paying, as not every service can meet them.
  • A screenshot of the terms you accepted is useful if a question comes up later.

How Aurum fits in

Aurum Transfers is an affiliate guide: it compares providers and links to their sites. It runs no travel services and handles no bookings or payments for them. A booking made after following a link may earn Aurum a commission from the provider, without changing your price. What you pay and the conditions that apply are decided by the provider. Providers are listed only for places their coverage is verified for.

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Questions and answers

Which airport transfers providers does Aurum link to for Krakow?

8: Viator, Welcome Pickups, GetYourGuide, Kiwitaxi, GetTransfer, Klook, Intui and Suntransfers.com. Each qualifies through an active link and verified coverage in Aurum's partner database.

Who runs the rides on this page?

The provider named on the card, or its local partner, runs the ride. Aurum is an affiliate guide and operates no vehicles.

Which places to stay providers does Aurum link to for Krakow?

5: Stay22, Booking.com, Trip.com Hotels, Expedia and Hotels.com. Each qualifies through an active link and verified coverage in Aurum's partner database.

Can I book a room with Aurum?

No. Aurum is an affiliate guide; rooms are booked on the provider's own site.

Which tours and activities providers does Aurum link to for Krakow?

7: Viator, Ticketmaster, GetYourGuide, Klook, Tiqets, WeGoTrip and Kkday. Each qualifies through an active link and verified coverage in Aurum's partner database.

Who delivers the activities on this page?

The operator named on each listing delivers it. Aurum links to the booking platforms and runs no tours.

Does Aurum show prices for travel services?

No. Prices change with dates and demand, so they are shown by each provider at the moment you search, not here.

How do I change or cancel a booking?

That depends on the provider's terms for the offer you chose. They are shown at checkout and in your confirmation. Aurum cannot change a booking, because it holds none.

How early should I look at travel services?

Availability and prices are set by each provider and move with demand. If your dates are fixed, compare early and check each offer's free-cancellation terms, so a booking can still be changed.

How should I read Where on a provider card?

It states where the provider's coverage is recorded as verified in Aurum's partner database, as a country, named places, airports or worldwide. Check your exact address or airport on the provider's site.

A provider I expected is not listed. Why?

Either it is not one of Aurum's partners or its coverage here has not been recorded. You can still use the checks on this page with any provider.

Is this page advice?

No. It is information, not a recommendation. Your own needs decide, the provider confirms the specifics, and professional questions belong with a qualified adviser.

How does a provider get listed for travel services on Aurum?

Those with an active link and verified coverage on record for the page. A provider without recorded coverage for a place is left off that place's page.

Does booking through a link here cost more?

The links here are paid, which means the provider may pay Aurum a commission, and your price stays the same. The provider sets price, availability and terms, and shows them on its site.

Who do I contact about a booking?

Use the provider's own support channel for changes, because it holds the booking. Aurum holds no bookings.