Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Hamburg and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Gdansk?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €51. 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 Hamburg and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg or Gdansk? 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Gdansk €7.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $118
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $41
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City: $108
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg City: $86
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $76
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM: $108
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport HAM: $86
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $76
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $92
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $176
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Luxury Car: $56
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
- Bubble Football with Hotel Transfers: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Gdansk City to Gdansk Airport GDN by Minivan: $39
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Star: $58
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Gdansk Airport (GDN) Private Transfer to City Center Gdansk: $44
- Gdansk Airport - Gdynia City Private Transfer: $56
- Gdansk Airport - Sopot Private Transfer: $53
- Gdansk Airport One-Way Transfer: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €35Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $481
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Gdansk €7.62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.20
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.21
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.21
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.26
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.28
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in St. Pauli: $4.60
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
- Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
- Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
- Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
- Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $21
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hamburg and Gdansk, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Gdansk?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg and Gdansk, 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 Hamburg or Gdansk?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Hamburg or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Hamburg is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Gdansk. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Hamburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Hamburg is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hamburg in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Hamburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Hamburg is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 0°C (33°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Hamburg usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Gdansk. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
Hamburg is a little warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Hamburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Hamburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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