Which place is cheaper, Poznan or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg or Poznan?
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 Poznan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Poznan?
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.
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 The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Poznan €33
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, while the average daily cost in Poznan is €33. 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 Poznan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Poznan €16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Poznan €32
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Poznan
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Poznan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Poznan €3.99
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 Airport(HAM): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $645
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $585
- Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $422
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Berlin, English Speaking Driver: $300
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $271
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $267
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $262
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $234
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $233
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 Hamburg or Poznan?
Prices for flights to both Poznan 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 €35Poznan €9.89
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 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.Hamburg €39Poznan €4.48
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:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $69
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $181
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $75
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
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 dayHamburg €17Poznan €2.99
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 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 Hamburg and Poznan, we can see that Hamburg 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 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 Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hamburg Expensive? and Is Poznan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Poznan?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Poznan. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Poznan in the Summer?
Both Poznan and Hamburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Hamburg is generally around the same temperature as Poznan. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 17°C (62°F), and Poznan fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Poznan, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hamburg. In the summer, Hamburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 216 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in July than Poznan. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 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 JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Poznan 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Poznan in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Poznan. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Hamburg is around the same temperature as Poznan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Poznan fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan during autumn. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 102 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Poznan. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 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 OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Poznan 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Poznan in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Poznan. The winter months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Poznan in the winter. The weather in Hamburg can be very cold. In the winter, Hamburg is much warmer than Poznan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hamburg in January average around 0°C (33°F), and Poznan averages at about -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Hamburg often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Poznan receives 40 hours of full sun.
Hamburg usually gets more rain in January than Poznan. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Poznan -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Poznan in the Spring?
Both Poznan and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The natural beauty are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In April, Hamburg is generally cooler than Poznan. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 8°C (46°F), and Poznan fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Hamburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Poznan during spring. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Poznan receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Poznan. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Poznan 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Poznan 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 (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
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