Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Malaga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Malaga or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Malaga 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.
Where Should I go: Malaga or Gdansk?
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
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 Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €66. 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 Malaga and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Malaga 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: Malaga Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Gdansk €8.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Malaga Airport (AGP) to Marbella - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $65
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Luxury Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Car: $80
- Airport Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $71
- Alegria Flamenco in Malaga, with Transfer, Cocktail and Premium Location: $88
- Arrival Transfer from Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Sedan: $55
- Benalmadena: AGP Airport to Downtown|Hotels Private Transfer: $51
- Cancelada to Malaga Airport (AGP) - Departure Private Transfer: $286
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car: $59
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Luxury Van: $66
- Málaga-Costa Airport (AGP): Transfer to Malaga Cruise Port: $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk APT-HTL (GDN): $34
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $54
- Private Transfer from Pruszcz Gdański to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $59
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $59
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $60
- Private transfer from Gdansk Railway Station to Gdansk Area: $66
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $68
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $68
- Gdansk Airport Transfers : $69
- CO2-OffsetArrival Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City: $72
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Kolbudy: $72
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Kartuzy: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Malaga 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 dayMalaga €60Gdansk €34
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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Breakfast for 2€8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $8.81
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $68
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $78
- Malaga Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $84
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $87
- Horse and Flamenco Show in Malaga with Dinner: $87
- Malaga Market Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks, and Local Flavors: $87
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: $101
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Gdansk: $118
- Foodpairing dinner in one of the best restaurants in Gdansk: $160
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $191
- Sopot: Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Gdansk €7.68
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos€7.10
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Concert€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
- Malaga's historic center: Self-guided tour created by a local Official Guide: $4.70
- Essential Malaga Self-guided tour created by a local Official Guide: $4.78
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.79
- Malaga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
- Picasso’s Puzzle: Self-Guided Art Adventure in Málaga: $5.97
- Malaga Highlights Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.98
- Ronda Old Town Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.36
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Málaga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- Malaga City Center's Architecture: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Legends and Liberty Gdansk Old Town Tour: $5.54
- Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.99
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $20
- Cruises on the Motlawa River: $20
- Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $22
- Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat: $23
- Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise: $24
- Sopot Walking Tour: $26
- Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour: $26
- Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
- Gdańsk: City Sightseeing Tour by Buggy/Golf Cart LIVE GUIDED 1H: $34
- GDANSK City Tour by Golf Cart Live Guide & City Sightseeing 60min: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Gdansk €4.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $65
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga: $66
- Winederlust Wine Tasting: $72
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $77
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $106
- Málaga Small‑Group Wine Tour – Álora Castle Views & 4 Tastings: $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: $26
- Polish Spirits tasting in Gdańsk Craft Distillery tawern: $37
- #1 Pub Crawl in Sopot: $44
- Exclusive Gdańsk Wine Tour with Polish Wine Tastings: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malaga and Gdansk, we can see that Malaga 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 Malaga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malaga 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 Malaga Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malaga or Gdansk?
Malaga has a larger population, and is about 19% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Malaga 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 Malaga 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 Malaga or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Malaga and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Malaga in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Malaga is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Malaga in July average around 25°C (77°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 Malaga, it's very sunny this time of the year. Malaga usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Malaga gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Malaga usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Malaga gets 2 mm (0.1 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 JulyMalaga 25°C (77°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Malaga as well as Gdansk. Most visitors come to Malaga for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Malaga is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Malaga average around 19°C (67°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malaga this time of the year. In the autumn, Malaga often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Malaga gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Malaga gets 54 mm (2.1 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 OctoberMalaga 19°C (67°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Malaga are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Malaga because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. Malaga is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 12°C (54°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Malaga usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Malaga gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malaga usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Malaga gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryMalaga 12°C (54°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Malaga during the spring are popular places to visit. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Malaga this time of year.
In the spring, Malaga is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Malaga in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Malaga. In the spring, Malaga often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Malaga gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Malaga gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilMalaga 16°C (60°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Malaga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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