Which place is cheaper, Positano or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Positano?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Positano, 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 Positano?
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.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Positano $238
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Positano is $238. 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 Positano in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Positano $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Positano $316
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Positano
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Positano? 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 Positano Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Positano $8.28
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket$1.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Cozy Private Door-to-Door Transfer from Positano to Naples: $145
- From Sorrento & Pompeii Private Tour w/ Transfers: $642
- From Salerno Station: 1-Way Private Transfer to Positano: $266
- From the Coast: Pompeii the Real All Inclusive Service(Guide,Transfer,Ticket): $257
- Naples: Private Minivan Transfer to or from the Amalfi Coast: $123
- Positano or Ravello to Naples airport/station private departure transfer: $176
- Positano to Fiumicino Rome Airport (FCO) - Departure Private Transfer: $224
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- One-Way Private Transfer to Naples: $133
- Private Transfer to Naples with WiFi: $214
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Positano?
Prices for flights to both Positano 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 $20Positano $57
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 Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$33
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Pizza in a Restaurant$9.99
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Sandwich in a Restaurant$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Positano $65
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 Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande$18
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi$86
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Sunset Cruise$26
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Full Day Wine Tour$104
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Cooking Class$70
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Positano $17
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 Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello$17
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Positano, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Positano?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Positano, 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 Positano?
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 Positano in the Summer?
Both Positano and Gdansk during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Positano in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Gdansk is cooler than Positano in the summer. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Positano fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Positano, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gdansk. In the summer, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Positano. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 313 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in July than Positano. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Positano receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Positano 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Positano in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Positano. Also, most visitors come to Positano for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Gdansk is much colder than Positano. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gdansk in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Positano averages at about 17°C (63°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Positano during autumn. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Positano receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Positano. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Positano 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)Positano 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Positano in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Positano. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Positano because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. In January, Gdansk is generally much colder than Positano. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around -2°C (28°F), and Positano fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Positano. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Positano receives 115 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Positano. Gdansk usually gets less rain in January than Positano. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Positano 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)Positano 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Positano in the Spring?
Both Positano and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Positano this time of year.
Gdansk is much colder than Positano in the spring. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Positano fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Positano during spring. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Positano receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Positano. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Positano 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)Positano 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Positano and Gdansk
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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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