Which place is cheaper, Venice or Gdansk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gdansk or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $54Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $54, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $27Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $54Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $8.53Venice $29
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $195
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $191
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $163
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $98
- Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $163
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $513
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $428
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $195
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
- From Marco Polo Airport: Speedboat Transfer to Venice: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $20Venice $69
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $8.13Venice $108
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 Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $4.74Venice $26
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 Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gdansk and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gdansk or Venice?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 71% larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Gdansk and Venice, 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 Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Gdansk during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
Gdansk is cooler than Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 17°C (63°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gdansk. In the summer, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Venice. Gdansk gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets more rain in July than Venice. Gdansk gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGdansk 17°C (63°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gdansk and Venice. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the autumn, Gdansk is much colder than Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Gdansk in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Gdansk usually receives less sunshine than Venice during autumn. Gdansk gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Venice. Gdansk gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGdansk 8°C (46°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Venice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Gdansk as well as Venice. Also, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. In January, Gdansk is generally much colder than Venice. Daily temperatures in Gdansk average around -2°C (28°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Gdansk often gets less sunshine than Venice. Gdansk gets 33 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
Gdansk usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Gdansk gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGdansk -2°C (28°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Gdansk or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice and Gdansk are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
Gdansk is much colder than Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Gdansk averages around 6°C (43°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Gdansk usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Venice during spring. Gdansk gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gdansk usually receives less rain than Venice. Gdansk gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGdansk 6°C (43°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Gdansk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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