Which place is cheaper, Poznan or Geneva?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Geneva or Poznan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Geneva and Poznan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Geneva or Poznan?
Geneva
Geneva is the second largest city in Switzerland and was previously the home for the United Nations Headquarters. The UN is now housed in New York City, but there is still a very strong presence in Geneva. Geneva is not known to be as energetic as some other European cities, but if you search it out, then you're sure to find some interesting places and lively nightlife. It's a very international city, in part because of the heavy UN presence, giving it an interesting feel. It is a French speaking city, and advertisements, signs, and television are all done in French.
Poznan
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Switzerland, The Best Adventure Tours to Switzerland, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGeneva $210Poznan $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Geneva is $210, while the average daily cost in Poznan is $35. 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 Geneva and Poznan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGeneva $145Poznan $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGeneva $290Poznan $34
Compare Hotels in Geneva and Poznan
Looking for a hotel in Geneva or Poznan? 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: Geneva Hotel Prices and Poznan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Geneva $9.38Poznan $4.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Geneva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Geneva:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Geneve: $2,567
- Private Transfer from Nice to Geneve: $2,214
- Geneva Airport (GVA): Private Transfer to Meribel (FR): $1,129
- Geneva Airport (GVA): Private Transfer to Courchevel (FR): $1,038
- Private Transfer From Geneva Airport to Val d'Isere: $826
- Private Transfer From Geneva Airport to Alpe d'Huez: $794
- Private Transfer From Geneva Airport to Leukerbad: $730
- Geneva Airport (GVA): Private Transfer to Chamonix (FR): $699
- Geneva Airport (GVA): Private Transfer to Montreux: $690
- Private Transfer: Geneva Airport to Zermatt Tasch Station: $689
- Private Transfer From Geneva Airport to Saas-Fee: $689
- Private Transfer from Geneva Airport to Adelboden: $678
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Poznan
Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan Airport to City centre: $39
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan city centre to Poznan Airport: $39
- Poznan airport - Poznan City Private transfer: $58
- Private Airport Transfer to/from the City: $57
- Private Airport Transfer Poznan E-Class or Similar: $65
- Private Airport Transfer Poznań MINIVAN Vito or Similar: $109
- Private Transfer from Poznan city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $239
- Private Transfer from Poznan to Termy Maltanskie: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Geneva or Poznan?
Prices for flights to both Poznan and Geneva 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 dayGeneva $52Poznan $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Geneva
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Geneva.
- Geneva City Tour with Cooking Class: $144
- City Tour and Fondue Cooking Class: $185
- Food tour in Geneva: $2,406
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Poznan
For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Poland - dinner in Polish Home + tasting vodka: $55
- Poznan Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Geneva $30Poznan $4.79
Tours and Activities in Geneva
Here are a few actual costs in Geneva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (KTG210) - Geneva City Tour and Yvoire: $176
- (KTG353) - Winter Tour: Gruyeres, chocolate tour from Geneva: $169
- (STTG04) - Sightseeing Cruise at Geneva with Wine and Aperitif: $32
- 2-Hour Small-Group Bike Guided Tour in Geneva: $34
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour Package To Siwa Oasis From Cairo: $394
- 3 Hour Private Chocolate and Watch Walking Tour of Geneva: $168
- 3-Hour Private Walking Tour in Geneva: $283
- Activé Geneva Urban Art Tour 3h on a bike or ebike: $198
- Annecy - Venice of the Alps - Tour from Geneva: $84
- Annecy Private Guided Tour from Geneva: $354
- Audioguided sightseeing cruise of Geneva: $21
- Best Intro Tour of Geneva with a Local: $156
Tours and Activities in Poznan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
- Poznań: The Birthplace of Poland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań: $5.00
- Poznan's Cultural Struggles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Old Town Poznan Walking Tour: $17
- 2 Hour Private Roots of Poznan Tour: $36
- Poznań Experience 2-Hours Guided Walking Tour: $41
- The Best of Poznan 4 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: $46
- Poznań: Highlights Tour with a local guide: $59
- Poznań Half-day Tour: $79
- Romantic tour in Poznan: $80
- Captivating Corners of Poznan - Walking Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGeneva $22Poznan $3.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Poznan
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Poznan Pub Crawl : $22
- Poznan Pub Crawl: $25
- City and Brewery Private Walking Tour with Beer: $157
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Geneva and Poznan, we can see that Geneva is more expensive. And not only is Poznan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Poznan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Poznan 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 Geneva would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Geneva than you might in Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Geneva Expensive? and Is Poznan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Geneva or Poznan?
Poznan has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Geneva. When comparing the sizes of Geneva and Poznan, 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 Geneva or Poznan?
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 Geneva or Poznan in the Summer?
Both Poznan and Geneva during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Geneva because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Geneva is a little warmer than Poznan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Geneva in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Poznan averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In Poznan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Geneva. In the summer, Geneva often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Geneva gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 216 hours of full sun.
Geneva usually gets less rain in July than Poznan. Geneva gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGeneva 22°C (71°F)Poznan 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Geneva or Poznan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Geneva and Poznan. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Geneva this time of year.
In October, Geneva is generally a little warmer than Poznan. Daily temperatures in Geneva average around 14°C (56°F), and Poznan fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Geneva usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during autumn. Geneva gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 102 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Geneva usually receives more rain than Poznan. Geneva gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGeneva 14°C (56°F)Poznan 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Geneva or Poznan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Geneva as well as Poznan. Many travelers come to Geneva for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Poznan can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Geneva. Geneva is much warmer than Poznan in the winter. The daily temperature in Geneva averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Poznan fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Geneva often gets more sunshine than Poznan. Geneva gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 40 hours of full sun.
Geneva usually gets more rain in January than Poznan. Geneva gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGeneva 4°C (39°F)Poznan -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Geneva or Poznan in the Spring?
Both Poznan and Geneva are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Geneva in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Geneva is a little warmer than Poznan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Geneva in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Poznan averages at about 9°C (47°F).
Geneva usually receives more sunshine than Poznan during spring. Geneva gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Geneva usually receives more rain than Poznan. Geneva gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Poznan receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGeneva 11°C (53°F)Poznan 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Poznan and Geneva
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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