Which place is cheaper, Florence or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Florence, 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: Gdansk or Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Gdansk and Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Florence? 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: Gdansk Hotel Prices and Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Florence $23
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $234
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $183
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $314
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Florence Airport Transfers : Airport FLR to Florence City in Luxury Van: $202
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence and Gdansk 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 dayGdansk $20Florence $38
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
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Florence $32
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Florence $20
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Gdansk Expensive? and Is Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Florence?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Florence, 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 Gdansk or Florence?
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 Gdansk or Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Gdansk during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
In July, Gdansk is generally cooler than Florence. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 17°C (63°F), and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gdansk. In the summer, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Florence. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in July than Florence. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Florence. Furthermore, many travelers come to Florence for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Gdansk is much colder than Florence in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Florence during autumn. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Florence. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Florence in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Florence. Additionally, many visitors come to Florence in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. In the winter, Gdansk is much colder than Florence. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gdansk in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Florence averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Florence. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Gdansk is generally much colder than Florence. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 6°C (43°F), and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Florence during spring. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Florence. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Gdansk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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