Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Heraklion?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Heraklion 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 Heraklion 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: Heraklion or Gdansk?
Heraklion
The largest city on the island of Crete, Heraklion on first glance is almost completely modern - a frenzy of traffic, concrete, and dust. Do not expect pristine beaches and glittering waves (those can be found on other parts of Crete). Heraklion is first and foremost a city. Once you get past its grittiness, you will find that there are some attractive features beneath first impressions. The antiquity of the place lies embedded in the modern and is presented in one of the best museums in Greece, the food is excellent, and the people are friendly and welcoming. And though the sea is not great for swimming, its presence along the Venetian port will take you to another time if you need a break from Heraklion's bustling center.
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 in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHeraklion €158Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Heraklion is €158, 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 Heraklion and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHeraklion €81Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHeraklion €162Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Heraklion and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Heraklion 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: Heraklion Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Heraklion €31Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Heraklion
Also for Heraklion, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Acqua Plus Water Park Admission with Optional Transfer: $32
- Crete Private Taxi Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Bali: $95
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Malia: $81
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Panormo: $103
- Crete Private Taxi and Transfer from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos: $122
- Crete Private Transfer from Heraklion to Hersonissos: $51
- Day Cruise from Heraklion with Catamaran & Transfer service: $123
- From Airport to Elounda Private Transfer: $107
- From Private Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands: $4,021
- Heraklion Airport (HER): Private Transfer to Heraklion Port: $105
- Heraklion Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Heraklion city: $137
- Heraklion Int Airport (HER): Transfer to Heraklion hotels: $137
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 Heraklion or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Heraklion 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 dayHeraklion €52Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Troy Dinner-Show: $33
- Spectacular Dinner-Show: $44
- From Village Cretan Night, Live Dancers & dinner: $48
- Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show: $49
- Crete: Olive Oil Festival, Farm Dinner, Live Show & Pickup: $59
- Cretan Farm with scenic view: Olive Mill Festival & dinner: $64
- Amazing Sunset Safari Route with Dinner: $84
- Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes (transfer - lunch included): $86
- Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine: $90
- Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson: $97
- Food tour tasting walking tour: $123
- E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion : $125
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.Heraklion €38Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Heraklion
For Heraklion, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket: $8.56
- CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete: $8.73
- Mobile Self-Guided Audio Sightseeing Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Optional Audio Guide: $11
- Herakleion: City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *Skip the line: $16
- Heraklion City Tour - Aquarium: $17
- Knossos Palace: E-ticket with Audio and Heraklion City Tour: $18
- Party Bike 1 hour Experience in Malia : $19
- Knossos Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour KIDS: $21
- Minoan Day Experience: $22
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 dayHeraklion €26Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Heraklion
Also in Heraklion, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $95
- Ecobike Wine Tasting Tour in Heraklion: $115
- Ecobike Tour with Wine Tasting: $118
- Luxury Private Wine Tasting Experience in Haralabakis Winery: $119
- Half Day Small Group Wine Tour with wine Tastings: $125
- Half Day Semi Private Wine Tour with Tastings: $134
- Semi Private Heraklion Valley Wine Tour with Lunch: $159
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $180
- Private SUV Wine Tour with Lunch: $183
- Full Day Private Crete Wine Tour Experience from Heraklion : $190
- Full day Knossos Palace, Local Distillery, Lunch @ Archanes: $192
- Knossos, Olive Mill, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch : $196
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 Heraklion and Gdansk, we can see that Heraklion 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 Heraklion would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Heraklion 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 Heraklion Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Heraklion or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Heraklion. When comparing the sizes of Heraklion 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 Heraklion 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 Heraklion or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Heraklion during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Heraklion for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Heraklion is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Heraklion in July average around 25°C (78°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 Heraklion. In the summer, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyHeraklion 25°C (78°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Heraklion and Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Heraklion because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Heraklion is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Heraklion average around 20°C (68°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Heraklion gets 199 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Heraklion usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 69 mm (2.7 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 OctoberHeraklion 20°C (68°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Heraklion as well as Gdansk. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Heraklion this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. Heraklion is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Heraklion averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Heraklion often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Heraklion usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 92 mm (3.6 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 JanuaryHeraklion 12°C (54°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Heraklion or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Heraklion are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Heraklion for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Heraklion is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Heraklion in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Heraklion. Heraklion usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Heraklion gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Heraklion usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Heraklion gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilHeraklion 16°C (61°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Heraklion
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (58°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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