Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Helsinki?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Helsinki or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Helsinki and Gdansk can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Helsinki or Gdansk?
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland and dates back to 1550. Helsinki is an international metropolis with a diverse population, but also a small town vibe. The city itself has a population of just over 600,000 but the metropolitan area, including Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of more than 1.3 million. There are many outdoor bars and cafes that take advantage of the warmer summer months. During this time there are long days, and the population floods into the street after a long and cold winter, so visiting during the summer is a fun and lively experience.
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 Budget Tours to Finland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHelsinki €139Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Helsinki is €139, 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 Helsinki and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHelsinki €73Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHelsinki €146Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Helsinki and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Helsinki 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: Helsinki Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Helsinki €22Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Helsinki
Also for Helsinki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer Helsinki City to Helsinki Airport HEL by business car: $64
- Departure Transfer: Helsinki to Airport HEL in Business Car: $97
- Guided Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki / Include hotel transfers: $218
- Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Helsinki West Terminal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): One-Way Transfer to/from Helsinki: $144
- Helsinki Airport (HEL): Transfer to Helsinki Cruise Terminal: $129
- Helsinki Airport VIP Transfers: Exclusive Comfort&Efficiency: $134
- Helsinki City hotels to Helsinki Airport (HEL) Departure Transfer: $41
- Helsinki Private Airport & City Transfer: $82
- Helsinki Private Transfer: $158
- Helsinki Private Transfer from Helsinki city centre to Helsinki airport: $98
- Helsinki Stopover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfers: $139
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- VIP transfer from airport Gdansk (GDN) to Hotel in Gdansk, Mercedes S Class w222: $104
- VIP Transfer from Gdansk to airport Gdańsk (GDN) - Mercedes S Class w222 : $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Tokary Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Słupsk (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax : $180
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $48
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Transfer from Gdańsk City Center/Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Władysławowo: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Helsinki or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Helsinki 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 dayHelsinki €34Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD Tour with Rooftop Bar Visit in Helsinki: $106
- FOOD Tour with Roof Top Bar in Helsinki: $108
- Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings: $164
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.Helsinki €27Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Helsinki
For Helsinki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tip-Based City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tip-based Free Walking Tour Helsinki - RED UMBRELLA TOURS: $5.13
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.95
- Helsinki Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $6.95
- Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket: $8.56
- From Round-Trip Ferry Ticket to Suomenlinna: $8.64
- Suomenlinna: Museum Ticket: $9.62
- Historical Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- 4D Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki Tickets: $14
- Self-Guided City Highlights Audio Tour: $14
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHelsinki €16Gdansk €4.44
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 Helsinki and Gdansk, we can see that Helsinki 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 Helsinki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Helsinki 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 Helsinki Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Helsinki or Gdansk?
Helsinki has a larger population, and is about 21% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Helsinki 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 Helsinki or Gdansk?
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 Helsinki or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Helsinki during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Helsinki for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Helsinki is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Helsinki in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Helsinki. In the summer, Helsinki often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Helsinki usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHelsinki 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Helsinki and Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Helsinki because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Helsinki is generally cooler than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Helsinki average around 6°C (42°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Helsinki usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Helsinki gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Helsinki usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHelsinki 6°C (42°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Helsinki as well as Gdansk. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Helsinki this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. It's quite cold in Helsinki in the winter. Helsinki is much colder than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Helsinki averages around -6°C (21°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Helsinki often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Helsinki usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHelsinki -6°C (21°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Helsinki or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Helsinki are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Helsinki for the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Helsinki. In the spring, Helsinki is much colder than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Helsinki in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Helsinki usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Helsinki gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Helsinki usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Helsinki gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHelsinki 3°C (37°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Helsinki
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (21°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 34 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (51°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (42°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (26°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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