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How much does a visit to Krakow’s Christmas Market cost? Budgeting, prices and money-saving tips from the Kaizen Rent Car Hire Company

By The Editor 22nd Dec 2025

Kraków is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, and during the Christmas season, it transforms into a true winter wonderland.
Kraków is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, and during the Christmas season, it transforms into a true winter wonderland.

The cost of visiting Kraków's Christmas Market

Kraków's Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful in Poland, filled with festive decorations, regional delicacies, handmade ornaments, and atmospheric performances. The cost of a visit to the market depends on what you plan to do, but here are some typical expenses:

Food and Drinks

The market has numerous stalls offering hot drinks, mulled wine, beer, as well as traditional Polish dishes such as pierogi, sausages, oscypek (smoked cheese), and zapiekanki (Polish-style baguettes). Prices start at around 30 PLN for mulled wine and can go up to 50 PLN for a main meal, depending on what you choose.

Gifts and Souvenirs

It's worth visiting with the intention of buying unique Christmas ornaments, handmade crafts, or other souvenirs. Prices for ornaments range from around 15 to 50 PLN, while unique artisan products can cost from 30 PLN and upwards.

Attraction Tickets

The market also offers various attractions for both children and adults, such as carousels or ice skating rinks. Carousel tickets cost around 5 PLN, and entry to the ice rink is around 20-30 PLN, plus the cost of renting skates.

Transport

If you're planning to get to Kraków by car, you might want to consider renting a car, which could be more cost-effective, especially if you're travelling with a group. By renting a car, you can have full freedom to move around the city and surrounding areas, avoiding crowds at stations and on buses.

Where to Rent a Car in Kraków?

If you're planning to rent a car in Kraków, Kaizen Rent offers convenient pick-up points both in the city centre and at Kraków-Balice Airport. This means you can easily pick up your car right after you arrive and start your journey without unnecessary formalities.

For more information about car rentals in Kraków, visit here: Car rental in Krakow

If you're flying in, check out the car rental offer at Kraków-Balice Airport: Car rental Krakow-Balice airport

What Are the Benefits of Renting a Car with Kaizen Rent?

No Hidden Fees

Kaizen Rent focuses on transparency and fairness – all fees are clearly stated before the rental, so you don't have to worry about additional costs that may appear later.

Attractive Deposit and Fast Refund

Kaizen Rent offers an attractive deposit – for short-term rentals, it's a symbolic 1 PLN with the Comfort PLUS protection package. After the rental, the deposit is refunded within 14 working days, meaning no stress about funds being tied up for long periods.

Flexibility with Reservations

The ability to cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before vehicle pick-up is a great advantage for tourists whose plans may change.

Summary

A visit to Kraków's Christmas Market is an unforgettable experience that can be done at an affordable price, especially if you plan your budget properly. With car hire from Kaizen Rent, you gain complete freedom to travel, avoiding problems with public transport. Transparency of the offer, no hidden fees, and an attractive deposit are just a few of the reasons why Kaizen Rent is a great choice for your rental needs.

     

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