Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Basel?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Basel or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Basel or Gdansk, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Basel or Gdansk?
Basel
Basel is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Switzerland, but despite this, it does have a lot to offer visitors as well as a beautiful medieval historic center. Every year it also hosts a Carnival festival that is one of the most popular in Europe, competing with those in Venice and Rio de Janeiro in its popularity. There are also some excellent museums and great examples of regional architecture around town. Basel also serves as an excellent entry point to the Swiss Jura mountains and a jumping off point to visit more popular cities such as Zurich or Lucerne.
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 2-Week Tours in Switzerland, The Best Bicycle Tours in Switzerland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBasel $236Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Basel is $236, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $54. 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 Basel and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBasel $143Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBasel $286Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Basel and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Basel 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: Basel Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Basel $45Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Basel
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Basel:
- Arrival Private Transfer: EuroAirport (BSL MLH EAP) to Basel in Luxury Van: $119
- Basel Airport Transfer: Basel to EuroAirport (BSL MLH EAP) in Business Car: $108
- Basel Airport Transfer: EuroAirport (BSL MLH EAP) to Basel in Luxury Car: $157
- Basel Airport Transfer: EuroAirport (BSL MLH EAP) to Basel in Luxury Van: $119
- ONE WAY: Basel Train Station (ZDH) to / from Basel transfer: $88
- Private Direct Transfer from Basel to Zurich: $205
- Private One-way Transfer From Basel to Zurich, English Speaking Driver: $186
- Private Transfer From Basel To Bern With a 2 Hour Stop in Olten: $224
- Private Transfer from Basel to Zurich with 3h Sightseeing Stops: $251
- Private Transfer: Basel Airport BSL to Zurich in Luxury Van: $261
- Private direct transfer from Basel to Lucerne with a local driver: $177
- Private transfer from Basel to Strasbourg with a local driver: $233
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Elblag: $15
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Ostróda: $23
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $28
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $33
- Private Transfer from Gdansk city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $37
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdynia City: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Basel or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Basel 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 dayBasel $61Gdansk $20
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.Basel $37Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Basel
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Basel are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Basel Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.35
- Basel's Portrait: Self-Guided Reading City Tour: $5.47
- Basel's Portrait Self Guided Audio City Tour: $5.60
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Hidden Treasures Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $8.99
- The Best of Basel’s Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Uncover Basel's Charms: In-App Audio Tour of Cultural Gems: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Basel's Portrait: Self-Guided Audio City Tour: $11
- Old Town Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $15
- Basel (Kleinbasel) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $15
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
- Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
- Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
- Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
- Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBasel $33Gdansk $4.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Basel
Also in Basel, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Meet People and Hidden Bars and Clubs: $33
- Pinot Noir & Pinot Wine Tour to Baden-Württemberg: $279
- Fantastic, full day, private wine tour to Alsace!: $285
- Half Day Private Cheese & Wine Tasting in Vineyard in Basel: $289
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 Basel and Gdansk, we can see that Basel 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 Basel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basel 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 Basel Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Basel or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Basel. When comparing the sizes of Basel 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 Basel or Gdansk?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Basel or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Basel and Gdansk. The summer months attract visitors to Basel because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Basel is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Basel in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Basel, it's very sunny this time of the year. Basel usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Basel gets 241 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Basel usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Basel gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBasel 21°C (70°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Basel or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Basel as well as Gdansk. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Basel this time of year.
In October, Basel is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Basel average around 13°C (56°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Basel often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Basel gets 120 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Basel usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Basel gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBasel 13°C (56°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Basel or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Basel are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Basel for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Basel. Basel is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Basel averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Basel usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Basel gets 55 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Basel usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Basel gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBasel 3°C (37°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Basel or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Basel during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Basel in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Basel is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Basel in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Basel often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Basel gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Basel usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Basel gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBasel 12°C (53°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Basel
| Basel | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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