Practical guides to plan your trip to Poland
Alongside our city-by-city guides, here is the information that applies to the whole country rather than a single destination: real budget, payment methods, choosing accommodation, food and the best time to go.
Our practical guides to Poland
Budget and Cost of Living in Poland: Our Real FiguresHow much does a trip to Poland cost? Our real budget, costed from our own receipts: 2 weeks as a family of 4, item by item.Paying in Poland: Card, Cash or Zloty? Our ExperienceZloty or euros, card or cash: how to pay in Poland without getting caught out. Our real fees, checked against our own bank statements, July 2026.What Accommodation to Choose in Poland? Our Take on 6 StaysHotel, flat, chalet or seaside resort: our review of the 6 places we stayed at on our road trip around Poland — prices paid, pros and cons.What to Eat in Poland: Our Favourite Dishes, Tasted and TriedPierogi, bigos, żeberka, kluski... our favourite Polish dishes, confirmed by our own receipts during our trip, July 2026.Poland, a Cool-Weather Destination for SummerWhy go to Poland in summer to escape the heatwaves: our own experience of the Polish climate in July 2026, between coolness and bright sunshine.