Which place is cheaper, Pompeii or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Pompeii?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Pompeii, 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 Pompeii?
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.
Pompeii
Pompeii was once a 160-acre Roman port city, called home by more than 20,000 residents. In 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius erupted and after burying the entire city 16 feet deep in ash, the debris destroyed everything in its path, killing thousands of people and affecting more than 200 square miles around the area.
However, the phenomenon is that the ash preserved everything as it was in that time and to this day, you can visit and observe life as it was nearly two thousand years ago, as figures of people running from the explosion have been burned permanently into history.
The best time to visit Pompeii is during spring, after the rains of March and before the scorching heat of June and July. On the downside, this is the beginning of the busy season for tourists, so while you'll enjoy pleasant weather, you won't be likely to avoid crowds. Conversely, November starts the low-season for travel, so you can easily skip the crowds, though you may have to compromise on weather, as the rains return this time of year. Rain and crowds won't be an issue if you visit during winter, but be warned, temperatures drop down to the 50's during the day, accompanied by winds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Pompeii $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Pompeii is $161. 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 Pompeii in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Pompeii $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Pompeii $150
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Pompeii
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Pompeii? 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 Pompeii Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Pompeii $57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- VIP transfer from airport Gdansk (GDN) to Hotel in Gdansk, Mercedes S Class w222: $104
- VIP Transfer from Gdansk to airport Gdańsk (GDN) - Mercedes S Class w222 : $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Tokary Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Słupsk (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax : $180
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $48
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Transfer from Gdańsk City Center/Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Władysławowo: $85
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pompeii
Also for Pompeii, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch on Vesuvius with Transfer from Pompeii: $132
- Private transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Private transfer from Ravello to Naples: $121
- Small Group Pompeii Wine Tasting with Lunch & Transfer Included : $97
- Transfer Private from Ravello to Naples: $239
- Transfer Ravello to Naples: $121
- Transfer from Pompeii to Naples or viceversa: $66
- Transfers Ravello - Naples: $207
- Transfers from Naples to Sorrento Positano Amalfi Ravello Maiori: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Pompeii?
Prices for flights to both Pompeii 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 $20Pompeii $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Neapolitan Dinner in Pompei - Villa Franca - Family Restourant: $38
- Cooking Class with Italian Mamma in Pompeii: $65
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Pompei: $93
- Pompei tour with a 2000 years roman dinner: $112
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pompei: $142
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pompei: $158
- Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Pompei: $158
- Private market tour and cooking class with lunch or dinner in Pompei: $206
- guided tour of the ruins and cooking class fresh pasta : $272
- Cooking class: Pasta Experience in Pompei, Italy: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Pompeii $82
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 Pompeii
For Pompeii, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- Pompeii Express 1 hour Guided Tour: $21
- Pompeii Ticket with Optional Guided Tour: $31
- PompeiI VIP: Guided Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group : $32
- Entrance ticket to the Valle dell'Orso Water Park: $33
- Pompeii for kids or adults skip the line small group walking tour 2 hours: $33
- Pompeii Skip the Line ticket + Audioguide: $35
- Pompeii Archeological Site Fast Track Entry Ticket : $36
- Pompeii tour with archaeologist: $38
- Pompeii Tour with experienced guide: $38
- guided tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii: $38
- Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii Ruins: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Pompeii $7.84
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 Pompeii
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Pompeii:
- Wine Tasting Tour on the Slopes of Vesuvius: $46
- Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius: $55
- Seafood Lunch with Wine Tasting & Tour on a golf cart: $87
- Guided Tour of Pompeii Ruins with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $98
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting in Pompeii with a Local: $124
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Wine Tasting: $191
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and scenic drive of the Mt. Vesuvius with wine tasting: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Pompeii, we can see that Pompeii 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 Pompeii would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pompeii 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 Pompeii Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Gdansk or Pompeii?
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 Pompeii in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Pompeii. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Pompeii because of the family-friendly experiences.
Gdansk is cooler than Pompeii in the summer. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Pompeii fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In the summer, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 313 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in July than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Pompeii 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pompeii in the Autumn?
Both Pompeii and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Gdansk is much colder than Pompeii. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gdansk in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Pompeii averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during autumn. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pompeii. In October, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Pompeii 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pompeii in the Winter?
Both Pompeii and Gdansk during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Pompeii for the museums.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. In January, Gdansk is generally much colder than Pompeii. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around -2°C (28°F), and Pompeii fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pompeii receives 115 hours of full sun.
Pompeii gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Gdansk usually gets less rain in January than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Pompeii 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Pompeii in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Pompeii.
Gdansk is much colder than Pompeii in the spring. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Pompeii fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Pompeii during spring. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Pompeii receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Pompeii. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Pompeii receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Pompeii 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pompeii and Gdansk
| Gdansk | Pompeii | |||
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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) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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