Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Fethiye?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fethiye or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Fethiye or Gdansk? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Fethiye or Gdansk?
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
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 Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers 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 dayFethiye $109Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Fethiye is $109, 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 Fethiye and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFethiye $48Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFethiye $96Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Fethiye 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: Fethiye Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fethiye $34Gdansk $8.53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $289
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $115
- Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $240
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $114
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Fethiye City Center Hotels: $71
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $82
- Dalaman Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Fethiye: $75
- Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $119
- Fethiye 12 Islands Boat Trip With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $38
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $82
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
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 Fethiye or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Fethiye 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 dayFethiye $35Gdansk $20
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.22
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Soda$0.09
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.Fethiye $38Gdansk $8.13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$7.42
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.17
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Quad Safari Adventure from Fethiye: $24
- Full-Day Jeep Tour w/ Saklikent Visit & Lunch: $26
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye: $28
- Tlos, Yakapark and Countryside Highlights Jeep Tour: $29
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $31
- Turkish Bath Experience in Fethiye : $33
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $38
- Full-Day Boat Tour in Fethiye Islands: $38
- Private & Sharing Boat Tours from Fethiye: $38
- Jeep Safari Tour to Tlos Ruins & Yakapark with BBQ: $40
- Food Market and Kayakoy "Ghost Town" Tour from Fethiye: $40
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 dayFethiye $17Gdansk $4.74
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 Fethiye and Gdansk, we can see that Fethiye 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 Fethiye would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Fethiye 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 Fethiye Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Fethiye or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Fethiye. When comparing the sizes of Fethiye 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 Fethiye 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 Fethiye or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Fethiye as well as Gdansk.
In July, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 28°C (82°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 Fethiye this time of the year. In the summer, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Fethiye gets 385 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Fethiye usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Fethiye gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyFethiye 28°C (82°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Fethiye are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Fethiye is much warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Fethiye 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 Fethiye. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Fethiye gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Fethiye gets 47 mm (1.9 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 OctoberFethiye 20°C (68°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Fethiye during the winter are popular places to visit.
The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. In the winter, Fethiye is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Fethiye in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Fethiye often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Fethiye gets 147 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 Fethiye. Fethiye usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Fethiye gets 114 mm (4.5 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 JanuaryFethiye 10°C (50°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Fethiye or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Fethiye and Gdansk.
In April, Fethiye is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Fethiye average around 16°C (61°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Fethiye, it's very sunny this time of the year. Fethiye usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Fethiye gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Fethiye usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Fethiye 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 AprilFethiye 16°C (61°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Fethiye
| Fethiye | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.