Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Kosice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kosice or Gdansk?
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 Kosice and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kosice or Gdansk?
Kosice
Founded in the 13th century, Kosice today is the second largest city in Slovakia featuring churches, cathedrals, and fortifications which speak to its roots as a center of activity during the Middle Ages. Some of its top attractions include the city's historical center, Singing Fountain, and Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Slovakia, The Best Adventure Tours to Slovakia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKosice €137Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Kosice is €137, 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 Kosice and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKosice €73Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKosice €146Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Kosice and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Kosice 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: Kosice Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kosice €29Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Transfer from Gdansk, Airport Gdansk to Torun: $291
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $268
- Private Gdansk Transfer from Sopot: $267
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $240
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Private Transfer to/from Poznan: $211
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $210
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $189
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Łeba city: $188
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Kosice or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Kosice 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 dayKosice €42Gdansk €19
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.Kosice €24Gdansk €7.62
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 dayKosice €23Gdansk €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 Kosice and Gdansk, we can see that Kosice 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 Kosice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kosice 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 Kosice Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kosice or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Kosice. When comparing the sizes of Kosice 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 Kosice 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 Kosice or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kosice as well as Gdansk.
In July, Kosice is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Kosice average around 21°C (69°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 Kosice this time of the year. In the summer, Kosice often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Kosice gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Kosice usually gets more rain in July than Gdansk. Kosice gets 84 mm (3.3 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 JulyKosice 21°C (69°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Kosice are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Kosice is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kosice averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Kosice usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Kosice gets 150 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Kosice usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Kosice gets 43 mm (1.7 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 OctoberKosice 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Kosice during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Kosice can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Kosice is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kosice in January average around -2°C (28°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Kosice often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Kosice gets 59 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Kosice usually gets less rain in January than Gdansk. Kosice gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JanuaryKosice -2°C (28°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Kosice or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kosice and Gdansk.
In April, Kosice is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Kosice average around 11°C (52°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Kosice usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Kosice gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kosice usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Kosice gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilKosice 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Kosice
| Kosice | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (28°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (68°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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