Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Karlovy Vary?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Karlovy Vary and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Founded in 1370, Karlovy Vary translates to "Charles' Bath" for its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, as well as its famous hot springs. It is located in Bohemia in the western Czech Republic and is also known as Karlsbad (German) or Carlsbad (English). Another highlight is the International Film Festival in July with draws celebrities and other film enthusiasts worldwide.
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 Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Karlovy Vary is $81, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $54. 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 Karlovy Vary and Gdansk in more detail.
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Also for Karlovy Vary, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Karlovy Vary.
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Karlovy Vary and Gdansk, we can see that Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Karlovy Vary. When comparing the sizes of Karlovy Vary 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Karlovy Vary as well as Gdansk.
In July, Karlovy Vary is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Karlovy Vary average around 20°C (68°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Karlovy Vary this time of the year. In the summer, Karlovy Vary often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Karlovy Vary usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Gdansk and Karlovy Vary are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Karlovy Vary is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Karlovy Vary usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Karlovy Vary gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Karlovy Vary usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Gdansk and Karlovy Vary during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Karlovy Vary can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Karlovy Vary is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Karlovy Vary in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Karlovy Vary often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Karlovy Vary usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Karlovy Vary and Gdansk.
In April, Karlovy Vary is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Karlovy Vary average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Karlovy Vary usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during spring. Karlovy Vary gets 151 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Karlovy Vary usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Karlovy Vary gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Karlovy Vary | Gdansk | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |