Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon 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: Lyon or Gdansk?
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
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 dayLyon €125Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, 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 Lyon and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Lyon 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: Lyon Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Gdansk €7.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire€5.20
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus€19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $78
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Luxury Van: $92
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $86
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $93
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $86
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $94
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Group transfer from Lyon airport to City Center: $118
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val d'Isere/Espace Killy: Arrival Transfer: $76
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $52
- Lyon Exupery Airport to Les Deux La Clusaz Round Trip Transfer: $142
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 Lyon or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Lyon 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 dayLyon €41Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry€1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $64
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $64
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $80
- Cultural Walking Food Tour in the Vieux Lyon District: $86
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Old Town Food Tour: $96
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
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.Lyon €20Gdansk €7.62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€45
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Lyon Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.42
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $9.61
- Old Lyon Walking In App Audio Tour: $9.77
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 dayLyon €24Gdansk €4.44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2€6.80
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Bottle of Wine€15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $96
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $98
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $106
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $106
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $106
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $106
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $106
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
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 Lyon and Gdansk, we can see that Lyon 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon 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 Lyon Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Gdansk?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Gdansk. The summer months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lyon is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lyon in July average around 22°C (71°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 Lyon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lyon usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lyon usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Gdansk. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
In October, Lyon is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 14°C (56°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Lyon often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Lyon 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 OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lyon 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 Lyon. Lyon is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Lyon usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lyon usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Lyon during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lyon is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lyon in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Lyon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Lyon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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