Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Gdansk, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Gdansk?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, 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 Ephesus and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Gdansk
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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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
- Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
- From-to Izmir AirPort to-from Kusadası Private Airport Transfer: $75
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Transfer from Gdansk, Airport Gdansk to Torun: $291
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $268
- Private Gdansk Transfer from Sopot: $267
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $240
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Private Transfer to/from Poznan: $211
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $210
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $189
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Łeba city: $188
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Gdansk $20
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
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.Ephesus $59Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- For Cruisers: Skip-the-line Private Free Ephesus Tour : $0.05
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.53
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Kusadasi Traditional Turkish Bath Hamam Experience : $17
- SKIP THE LINE :Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour For Cruiser Guest: $19
- Private & Mini Group Classical Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
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 dayEphesus $15Gdansk $4.74
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
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 Ephesus and Gdansk, we can see that Ephesus 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus 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 Ephesus 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 Ephesus or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Gdansk.
In the summer, Ephesus is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 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 OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Ephesus is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 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 JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Gdansk.
In the spring, Ephesus is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 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 AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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