Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Kotor $9.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Luxury Car: $56
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
- Bubble Football with Hotel Transfers: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Gdansk City to Gdansk Airport GDN by Minivan: $39
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Star: $58
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Gdansk Airport (GDN) Private Transfer to City Center Gdansk: $44
- Gdansk Airport - Gdynia City Private Transfer: $56
- Gdansk Airport - Sopot Private Transfer: $53
- Gdansk Airport One-Way Transfer: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Lustica Bay: $153
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Herceg Novi to Kotor one way transfer: $144
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tivat hotels: $90
- Kotor to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $20Kotor $46
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 Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Kotor $8.92
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 Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Kotor $9.12
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 Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Kotor?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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 Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Gdansk is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Gdansk in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during summer. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gdansk usually receives more rain than Kotor. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Gdansk during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In October, Gdansk is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 8°C (46°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Gdansk usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Kotor. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. Gdansk is much colder than Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around -2°C (28°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during winter. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Kotor. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Kotor. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Gdansk is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Gdansk in April average around 6°C (43°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Gdansk usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Gdansk
| Gdansk | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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