Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Cannes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cannes or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cannes and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cannes or Gdansk?
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
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 Bicycle Tours in France, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCannes €137Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Cannes is €137, 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 Cannes and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCannes €75Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCannes €150Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Cannes and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Cannes 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: Cannes Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cannes €16Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
- Cannes Hotels to Nice Intl Airport NCE Departure Private Transfer: $87
- Cannes Private Transfer from Cannes city centre to Nice Airport: $295
- Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ) to Port de la Santé- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (CEQ): Transfer to Port de la Santé: $433
- Private Transfer to/from Marseille: $310
- Private Transfer to/from Monaco: $181
- Private Transfer to/from Saint-Tropez: $225
- Round-Trip Boat Transfer to Saint Tropez: $78
- Copenhagen: One Way Transfer to & from International Airport: $71
- Departure Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $103
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Nice Airport: $128
- Mandelieu to St Tropez Round Trip Ferry Transfer: $95
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 Cannes or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Cannes 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 dayCannes €45Gdansk €19
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.Cannes €30Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
- Cannes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Explore Guided walking Tour with a local guide: $37
- Cannes Discovery: walking Tour Led by a Local Expert: $38
- Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour: $48
- Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $48
- Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Guided Tour in Cannes by a Screenwriter: History, Glamour & Cinema: $55
- 1 or 2-Hour Gyropod Tour: $58
- Exclusive 2 hours City Tour in Cannes in a Vintage Bus: $64
- City Tour in Cannes aboard our Classic French Bus!: $65
- Half Day Tour in Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence: $65
- Cannes 2.5-Hour E-bike Tour: $74
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 dayCannes €18Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
- St Paul de Vence, Antibes & Wine Tasting from Cannes: $130
- Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $139
- French Riviera: Provencal Wine Tours: $759
- Wine Tasting, Cannes, Coco Chanel, Perfume Factory & Grasse: $1,273
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 Cannes and Gdansk, we can see that Cannes 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 Cannes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cannes 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 Cannes Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cannes or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Cannes. When comparing the sizes of Cannes 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 Cannes 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 Cannes or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cannes and Gdansk. The beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cannes this time of year.
Cannes is a little warmer than Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Cannes averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In July, Cannes usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Cannes gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyCannes 23°C (73°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cannes as well as Gdansk. Many travelers come to Cannes for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cannes is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cannes in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Cannes receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Cannes usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Cannes gets 108 mm (4.3 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 OctoberCannes 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Cannes are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cannes in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. In January, Cannes is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Cannes average around 9°C (48°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In January, Cannes usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Cannes gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryCannes 9°C (48°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Cannes during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Cannes for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Cannes is much warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Cannes averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Cannes usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Cannes gets 62 mm (2.4 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 AprilCannes 13°C (56°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Cannes
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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