As of November 12, 2026, Poland is cheaper than Hungary for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $94 in Poland against $107 in Hungary, a gap of 14.1%. Over the past year Poland has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+9.1% after inflation, against +0.3%). Both sit at US advisory Level 1.
| Measure | Hungary | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $107 | $94 |
| Lean day | $51 | $44 |
| Comfortable day | $236 | $207 |
| Real change, 12 months | +0.3% | +9.1% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −0.9% | +8.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | −13.5% | −7.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.5 · Effortless | 4.6 · Effortless |
| Index score | 60 | 68 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | May, Jun, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
A grand capital on thermal water, with a currency prone to sharp swings.
The catchBudapest hotel prices have converged on western Europe, and inflation was the EU's highest for a stretch.
Western European quality, eastern European bill.
The catchThe złoty has been firm and prices in the main cities have risen quickly.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.