Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Gdansk. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Gdansk?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Gdansk
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €51. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Athens and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Gdansk? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Athens Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Gdansk €7.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Athens to Piraeus (Athens) Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port Transfer: $80
- "Luxurious Transfer": $47
- AIRPORT TRANSFER in Athens : $28
- Airport Private Transfers: $79
- Airport Transfer: $109
- Airport Transfer/ Athens Greece: $28
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Car: $126
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Van: $113
- Airport transfer: $131
- Arrival Private Transfer from Athens Airport ATH to Athens City by Minibus: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Transfer from Gdansk, Airport Gdansk to Torun: $291
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $268
- Private Gdansk Transfer from Sopot: $267
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $240
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Private Transfer to/from Poznan: $211
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $210
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $189
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Łeba city: $188
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Athens change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAthens €37Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $52
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $94
- 4-hour Polish Food Tour: $109
- Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $121
- Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $124
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $168
- Gdańsk: World-Class Fine Dining Dinner on the Top Floor: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Meouzo Online City Tour: $3.20
- Self-guided First Discovery Walk and Reading Tour: $3.21
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour into Byzantine Gems: $4.60
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- 360 Virtual tour of Ancient Athens: $6.00
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.53
- Ancient Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Ancient Agora of Athens Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Greece: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $7.18
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.48
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Polish Vodka Tasting Experience: $64
- 6 Hours Guided Tour through Gdansk Highlights: $240
- A cultural Private Tour of Gdansk Old Town: $165
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $125
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets : $128
- Artus Court and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $119
- Best of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot in 1-Day Private Car Tour: $225
- Bike Tour Gdańsk - Premium - Fun Guide - no Boredom. New offer : $43
- City Tour Gdańsk Hop on Hop off plus walking tour: $40
- Copernicus Trail in Frombork Private Tour from Gdansk by Car: $323
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $76
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Premium Wine Tastings: $35
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Athens Wine Tasting: $44
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Gdansk Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $25
- Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Gdansk, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Gdansk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Gdansk?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Gdansk, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Athens or Gdansk?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Athens or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Athens as well as Gdansk. Many visitors come to Athens in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Athens is much warmer than Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Athens or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Athens is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Athens in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Athens usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Athens or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Athens during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Athens because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. In January, Athens is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 10°C (51°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Athens often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Athens or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Gdansk. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
Athens is much warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Athens
| Athens | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.