Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Cork?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cork 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 Cork 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: Cork or Gdansk?
Cork
Located on the banks of the River Lee, Cork has a small, but pleasant downtown that is easy to walk around. The city was built up on marshland, and many of the streets today, including St Patrick's Street, the South Mall and the Grand Parade, are actually built over what was once river channels. Today there are more than thirty bridges that cross over the channelized River Lee. As an orientation, it's nice to take a historic walking tour of the downtown area. Then you can explore the area in more detail by yourself. There are cathedrals, museums, and galleries around town so you can keep yourself quite entertained. If the weather is nice, head out to Lough park, which has a small freshwater limestone lake and some interesting water fowl to see. It's a great place to people watch and see daily life in the city of Cork.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Ireland, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ireland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCork €101Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Cork is €101, 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 Cork and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCork €60Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCork €120Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Cork and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Cork 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: Cork Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cork €16Gdansk €7.99
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 Cork or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Cork 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 dayCork €30Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cork
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cork.
- Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show: $53
- Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show: $57
- Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
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.Cork €9.29Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Cork
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cork are as follows:
- Highlights of A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Cork Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Discover Cork's Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens Admission Ticket: $13
- City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket: $14
- Cork Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Guided Historical Walking Tour: $20
- Cork Instagram Photography Walking Tour: $22
- Tour guidé de Cork City centre en français: $24
- Cork City Hop On/Off Open Top Bus Tour: $24
- Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour : $24
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 dayCork €13Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Cork
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cork:
- Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting: $22
- Cork City: Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Midleton Distillery Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $32
- Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting -Home of Jameson: $33
- Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery: $64
- Cork Irish Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery : $65
- Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting: $80
- Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Semi Private Tour: $196
- Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery: $254
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 Cork and Gdansk, we can see that Cork 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 Cork would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cork 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 Cork Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cork or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Cork. When comparing the sizes of Cork 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 Cork 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 Cork or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cork and Gdansk. Most visitors come to Cork for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Cork is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Cork average around 16°C (60°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. Cork usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Cork gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cork usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Cork gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JulyCork 16°C (60°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cork or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cork as well as Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Cork because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Cork is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Cork averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Cork often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Cork gets 90 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Cork usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Cork gets 97 mm (3.8 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 OctoberCork 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Cork or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Cork are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Cork this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. In the winter, Cork is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Cork in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
Cork usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Cork gets 60 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Cork. In January, Cork usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Cork gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryCork 6°C (43°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Cork or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Cork during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Cork for the activities around the city.
In April, Cork is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Cork average around 9°C (48°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Cork often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Cork gets 157 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Cork usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Cork gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilCork 9°C (48°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Cork
| Cork | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (60°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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