Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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: Bucharest or Gdansk?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $137Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $137, 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 Bucharest and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Gdansk $27
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Drobeta Turnu Severin - Private Transfer - Driver and Car: $207
- ATV Adrenaline Race in Carpathian with Private Transfer: $141
- Airport Bucharest Transfer: $54
- Airport Henri Coanda (Otopeni) to Bucharest - Private Transfer - Driver: $43
- Airport Private Transfer - to or from any Bucharest hotel: $64
- Airport Transfer Bucharest - Brasov ,Brasov- Bucharest: $65
- Airport to Bucharest - Private Transfer from Henri Coanda Airport OTP Otopeni : $43
- Airport to Bucharest /Private Transfer from OTP Henri Coanda: $39
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bucharest Airport OTP to Brasov in Business Car: $147
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City: $65
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bucharest Airport OTP to Bucharest City: $51
- Arrival Private Transfers: Bucharest Airport OTP to Bran Castle of Dracula: $240
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Luxury Car: $56
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
- Bubble Football with Hotel Transfers: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Gdansk City to Gdansk Airport GDN by Minivan: $39
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Star: $58
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Gdansk Airport (GDN) Private Transfer to City Center Gdansk: $44
- Gdansk Airport - Gdynia City Private Transfer: $56
- Gdansk Airport - Sopot Private Transfer: $53
- Gdansk Airport One-Way Transfer: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Bucharest 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
-
Food Meals for one dayBucharest $58Gdansk $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $53
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Cooking Class traditional food: $65
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $141
- Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest: $182
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $202
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
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour Reyes y Palacios Bucarest: $11
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $13
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $17
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $19
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Palace of Parliament Bucharest 1 Hour Guided Tour: $21
- Virtual Reality Experience: $21
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $21
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $21
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
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.17Gdansk $4.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $49
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
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 Bucharest and Gdansk, we can see that Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest 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 Bucharest Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Gdansk?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bucharest is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bucharest in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Gdansk. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bucharest. Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Bucharest during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Bucharest is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 13°C (55°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in October than Gdansk. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Gdansk. The winter months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Bucharest can be very cold. Bucharest is a little warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around -1°C (29°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Gdansk. The activities around the city are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
In the spring, Bucharest is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bucharest in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Gdansk | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 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.