Katowice travel guide
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You're Going to Love Katowice
With a population of 317,316, Katowice is the largest city in Slaskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Katowice has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Katowice
When to visit Katowice
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Katowice in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Katowice, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Katowice
Plane
When flying to Katowice, you’ll arrive at Katowice Pyrzowice (KTW), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Katowice from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.
Train
FlixTrain is the only carrier operating train routes to Katowice. The train journey from Katowice to Stuttgart takes 15h 43m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $57 for a 19h 36m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Katowice is the busiest station in Katowice. Another popular train station is Katowice Ligota, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Katowice is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 161 miles from Katowice. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Flex To Go, among others, in Warsaw.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Katowice, including FlixBus, Sindbad and STUDENT AGENCY. From Wroclaw, the bus ride to Katowice takes 145 miles and will cost you around $10. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 230 miles. The most popular bus station is Katowice Międzynarodowy Dworzec Autobusowy, located 0.7 miles from downtown Katowice. Katowice Dworzec Autobusowy is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Katowice
Where to stay in Katowice
Average rates range from around $56 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $79 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis budget Katowice Centrum and B&B Hotel Katowice Centrum.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katowice
Most booked hotels in Katowice
Renting a car in Katowice
Renting a car in Katowice costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Katowice Pyrzowice.
Expect to pay $6.40 per gallon in Katowice (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.77 and $102.36. The most frequently booked car type in Katowice is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Forfour or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.