Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Copenhagen or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Gdansk can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Gdansk?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCopenhagen $208Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $208, 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 Copenhagen and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $89Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $178Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $71Gdansk $8.53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Airport CPH to Copenhagen by Luxury Van: $141
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen hotel/address - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Private Transfer to Copenhagen: $318
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $333
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Fredericia Port: $866
- Copenhagen City to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport(RKE):Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $265
- Copenhagen hotel or address to Malmö City - Private Round-Trip Transfer: $255
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- VIP transfer from airport Gdansk (GDN) to Hotel in Gdansk, Mercedes S Class w222: $104
- VIP Transfer from Gdansk to airport Gdańsk (GDN) - Mercedes S Class w222 : $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Tokary Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Słupsk (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax : $180
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $48
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Transfer from Gdańsk City Center/Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Władysławowo: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $61Gdansk $20
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $91
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
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.Copenhagen $31Gdansk $8.13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.56
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.34
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.35
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- City Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $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 dayCopenhagen $13Gdansk $4.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $358
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 Copenhagen and Gdansk, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Gdansk?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Copenhagen during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Copenhagen is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Copenhagen in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Copenhagen usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gdansk. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JulyCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Copenhagen is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In October, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 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 OctoberCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Gdansk. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. It's quite cold in Copenhagen in the winter. Copenhagen is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 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 JanuaryCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Copenhagen is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Copenhagen in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In April, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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