Which place is cheaper, Hvar or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Hvar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Hvar, 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 Hvar?
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.
Hvar
Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Hvar $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Hvar is $109. 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 Hvar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Hvar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Hvar $80
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Hvar
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Hvar? 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 Hvar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Hvar $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Elblag: $15
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Ostróda: $23
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $28
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $33
- Private Transfer from Gdansk city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $37
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdynia City: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hvar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:
- Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $535
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Hvar?
Prices for flights to both Hvar 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 $20Hvar $41
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hvar.
- Hvar Charming Abandoned Village Small Group Tour and Local Dinner: $180
- Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $187
- Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $202
- Hvar Abandoned Village Tour with Local Dinner: $214
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner: $234
- Food Tour: Traditional Flavours and Food Sampling on Hvar: $262
- The Best of Hvar in a Day with Wine tasting and Local Dinner: $273
- Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Hvar $7.99
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
- Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
- Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
- Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
- Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17
Tours and Activities in Hvar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hvar are as follows:
- 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $22
- 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $23
- Private Multi-Activity Experience in Adventure Park Hvar Jelsa: $25
- Walking tour of Hvar with your local guide: $32
- Pakleni Islands Self-Guided Kayaking Tour: $48
- Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands: $49
- Half-day kayak tour from Hvar town: $65
- Hvar Island Self-Guided E-Bike Tour: $65
- Private Hvar Island E-Bike Tour: $68
- Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht: $70
- Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar: $71
- Private Hvar Walking Tour: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Hvar $9.80
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Hvar
Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $118
- Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
- Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $142
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Chocolate and Wine Tasting Small Group Tour from Hvar: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Hvar, we can see that Hvar 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 Hvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Hvar?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Hvar, 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 Hvar?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Gdansk or Hvar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Hvar. Also, many travelers come to Hvar for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Gdansk is generally much colder than Hvar. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 17°C (63°F), and Hvar fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hvar this time of the year. In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Hvar during summer. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gdansk usually receives more rain than Hvar. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Hvar 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Hvar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Hvar. Also, many visitors come to Hvar in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Gdansk is much colder than Hvar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Hvar fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hvar. In the autumn, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Hvar. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 200 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in October than Hvar. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Hvar 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Hvar in the Winter?
Both Hvar and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Hvar for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Gdansk is much colder than Hvar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gdansk in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Hvar averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Hvar during winter. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies, while Hvar receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Hvar. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Hvar 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Hvar in the Spring?
Both Hvar and Gdansk during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Hvar because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Gdansk is generally much colder than Hvar. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 6°C (43°F), and Hvar fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Hvar, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Hvar. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hvar receives 212 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in April than Hvar. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Hvar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Hvar 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Hvar and Gdansk
| Gdansk | Hvar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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