Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Faro or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro 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: Faro or Gdansk?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFaro €133Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €133, 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 Faro and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Faro and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ) Transfers airport Faro X Sevilla: $91
- Aiport Transfer from FARO to TAVIRA or CABANAS: $72
- Airport Transfer to Albufeira: $62
- Airport Transfer to Armação da Pera: $81
- Airport Transfer to Burgau: $143
- Airport Transfer to Cadiz: $669
- Airport Transfer to Carvoeiro: $87
- Airport Transfer to Evora: $414
- Airport Transfer to Gale: $67
- Airport Transfer to Huelva: $155
- Airport Transfer to Isla Antilla: $129
- Airport Transfer to Lagos: $118
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 Faro or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Faro 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 dayFaro €36Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
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.Faro €9.41Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $5.45
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Tavira Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Algarve Life Sciences Center Museum Family Ticket: $13
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $18
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $22
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- Tavira Route Boat Tour: $27
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 dayFaro €3.13Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
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 Faro and Gdansk, we can see that Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Faro as well as Gdansk. The summer months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Faro is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 25°C (78°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 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 Faro this time of the year. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Faro 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 JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Faro or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
Faro is much warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Faro gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Faro usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Faro 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 OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Faro or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Faro during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Faro is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Faro in January average around 12°C (54°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Faro often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Faro or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Faro in the spring for the beaches.
In April, Faro is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 17°C (62°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Faro gets 248 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Faro usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Faro
| Faro | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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