Budget travel in Poland, how to save money and not lose the experience
If you’ve started thinking about going on holiday, you don’t need to spend too much money. Visit Poland, a country rich in history and interesting sights. Today we’ll tell you how to save money on your holiday.
Travelling around Poland
Poland is actually not a very big country and it’s not too difficult to travel around. There are some simple options for saving your money during your trip. For example, you need to pay attention to the fact that buying a ticket in advance for a private bus company: FlixBus or Lux Express allows you to quickly, and most importantly not expensive to travel between cities. They offer their services at affordable prices inside the country and can also offer good travel options to neighboring countries.
If you fancy travelling by train, you can take a look at the Pendolino Express, which connects Poland’s biggest cities. Tickets for some of them will cost a little over €10. It’s a good idea to get tickets early as they will be on sale a month before your journey begins and you stand a good chance of getting a bargain. You can also check out the RKS Bus Service, a low-cost intercity bus service between Polish cities. You should note that the ticket price is very low, but you can still be surprised by all sorts of nuances.
In addition to land transport, it is possible to take domestic flights. Some flights cost €5 and take only 45 minutes, though the same journey of several kilometres by bus or train will cost you a lot more time and money.
Locals love carpooling, as it makes it easy to get to the more remote and forgotten areas just by joining someone else.
On blablacar, the hitch-hunting website, you won’t be charged more than €10-12 for a cross-country trip.
Food and accommodation costs
Although the cost of food in Polish restaurants and cafes is almost the same as in the EU, there are budget options. The markets and local shops offer good value-for-money breakfast items. The prices of all products will cheer you up. You are advised to try fresh produce, which is very organic and tasty. Be sure to learn the Polish phrase “bar mleczny” – why? It will come in handy for having lunch or dinner. Just ask the locals or just look around and you’ll easily find a budget bar in Poland. They offer fresh, traditional Polish cuisine at reasonable prices.
What to see in Poland
Did you know that it is possible to get to know Poland without spending a fortune?
For instance, in order to tour the larger towns during the warmer months, you can opt for a bicycle. You can rent one for €2,5 for a couple of days. There is a network of bicycle rentals in the country, you can register and ride around the country, and more.
For art lovers, museums and art galleries offer special days when entry to permanent exhibitions is absolutely free. And for some years now, there has been a proliferation of innovative online museums to enrich your city-break in Poland.
Do devote some time to find out all you need to know about the free days on the portal of the museum you wish to visit. Make sure to pay a visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum in the capital, the Manga Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow or the Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews in the capital.
Unforgettable festivals, open-air theatres and cinemas, parties and concerts await you if you decide to visit during spring and summer.
