Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Edinburgh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh or Gdansk?
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
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 Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from London, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEdinburgh £142Gdansk £44
The average daily cost (per person) in Edinburgh is £142, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is £44. 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 Edinburgh and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEdinburgh £74Gdansk £22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEdinburgh £148Gdansk £44
Compare Hotels in Edinburgh and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Edinburgh £17Gdansk £6.87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus£3.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to/from Edinburgh City, St'Andrews etc.: $112
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Business Car: $129
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $153
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Business Car: $129
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Luxury Car: $163
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Luxury Van: $153
- Arrival Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Minivan: $95
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $255
- Departure Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Business Car: $129
- Edinburgh Accommodation to Edinburgh Airport Departure Transfer: $59
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Luxury Taxi Transfer: $152
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Glasgow - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
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 Edinburgh or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Edinburgh 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 dayEdinburgh £39Gdansk £17
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast£8.50
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Dinner at Filling Station£10
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Lunch for Two£15
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Sandwich£1.85
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Cheese & bread£7.23
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)£25
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2 Coffees and Scones£5.80
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Turkish Delight£1.40
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Soup at the Pub£5.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
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.Edinburgh £20Gdansk £6.55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets£32
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Movie Tickets for Two£12
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Donation for Storytellers£6.00
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour: $4.36
- Audio Tour Royal Mile: del Castillo hasta "The Tron Kirk": $5.34
- Edinbourgh, Royal mile: walking tour with audio guide: $5.35
- Edinburgh Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $5.56
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Audio Tour through History of Crime: $7.00
- Edinburgh Royal mile: Self-guided walking tour: $7.19
- Must-See In App Audio Tour: $7.61
- Edinburgh Royal Mile (New Self Guided Tour) : $7.99
- Harry Potter’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
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 dayEdinburgh £15Gdansk £3.82
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine£14
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern£1.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
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 Edinburgh and Gdansk, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Edinburgh or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Edinburgh during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Edinburgh is cooler than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Edinburgh in July average around 14°C (58°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Edinburgh often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JulyEdinburgh 14°C (58°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Edinburgh and Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Edinburgh is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Edinburgh average around 10°C (49°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Edinburgh usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Edinburgh gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 67 mm (2.6 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 OctoberEdinburgh 10°C (49°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Edinburgh as well as Gdansk. The museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. It's quite cold in Edinburgh in the winter. Edinburgh is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Edinburgh averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Edinburgh often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 48 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Edinburgh usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryEdinburgh 3°C (38°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Edinburgh or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Edinburgh are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Edinburgh is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Edinburgh in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Edinburgh usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Edinburgh gets 132 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Edinburgh usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Edinburgh gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilEdinburgh 7°C (45°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Edinburgh
| Edinburgh | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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