Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Pisa $12
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Pisa to Florence with private chauffeur: $120
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $74
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to La Spezia Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Pisa Airport (PSA)to Montecatini Terme Resorts-RoundTrip Transfer: $127
- Pisa Private Transfer from Pisa city centre to Pisa Airport: $87
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Private Transfer from Calambrone to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $20Pisa $53
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Pisa $21
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
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Tower of Pisa & Square of Miracles self guided audio tour: $4.27
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Pisa Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- The Best of Pisa Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour and Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $16
- Square of Miracles guided tour with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $17
- Baptistery and Cathedral Ticket with Audio Guide: $19
- Camposanto and Cathedral Entry Tickets and Audio Guide: $19
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Pisa -
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 Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Pisa?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Pisa. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Gdansk during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Gdansk is generally cooler than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 17°C (63°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Pisa, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gdansk. In the summer, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in July than Pisa. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pisa in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Pisa. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Gdansk is much colder than Pisa in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Pisa fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during autumn. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pisa receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Pisa. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Pisa. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. In the winter, Gdansk is much colder than Pisa. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gdansk in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Pisa averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Pisa. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 105 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in January than Pisa. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pisa in the Spring?
Both Pisa and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Gdansk is generally much colder than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around 6°C (43°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Pisa during spring. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pisa. In April, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Pisa. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Gdansk
| Gdansk | Pisa | |||
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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) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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