Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Kaunas?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Gdansk. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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 Tours for Seniors to Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, 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 Kaunas is €95, 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 Kaunas and Gdansk in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
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.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
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 Kaunas and Gdansk, we can see that Kaunas 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas 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 Kaunas Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas 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 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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Kaunas is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Kaunas, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kaunas usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Gdansk. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Kaunas is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kaunas in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Kaunas often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Gdansk. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Gdansk and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Kaunas can be very cold. In January, Kaunas is generally much colder than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around -5°C (23°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Kaunas usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Gdansk and Kaunas during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year.
Kaunas is a little warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 7°C (44°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Kaunas often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kaunas | Gdansk | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |