Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Lille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lille or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lille or Gdansk, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lille or Gdansk?
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
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 from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLille €115Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Lille is €115, 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 Lille and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLille €55Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLille €110Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Lille and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Lille 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: Lille Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lille €28Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
- Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
- Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
- Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
- Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
- Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
- Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Elblag: $15
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Ostróda: $23
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $28
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $33
- Private Transfer from Gdansk city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $37
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdynia City: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Lille or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Lille 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 dayLille €42Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€37
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.Lille €16Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $4.28
- Lille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Lille City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $7.63
- Lille Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $10
- Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Lille City Tour: $18
- Tournai Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game: $22
- Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
- Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
- Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
- Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
- Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
- Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLille €17Gdansk €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 Lille and Gdansk, we can see that Lille 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille 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 Lille Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lille or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Lille. When comparing the sizes of Lille 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 Lille or Gdansk?
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.
Should I visit Lille or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lille and Gdansk. The summer months attract visitors to Lille because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lille is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lille in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Lille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lille usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during summer. Lille gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lille usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Lille gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLille 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lille or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lille as well as Gdansk. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lille this time of year.
In October, Lille is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Lille average around 12°C (54°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Lille often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Lille gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Lille usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Lille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLille 12°C (54°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Lille or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Lille are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lille for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Lille. Lille is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Lille averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Lille usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Lille gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lille usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Lille gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLille 3°C (38°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Lille or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Lille during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Lille in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lille is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lille in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Lille often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Lille gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Lille usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Lille gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLille 8°C (47°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Lille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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