Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Manchester?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Manchester 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 Manchester and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Manchester or Gdansk?
Manchester
Located in the heart of Northern England, Manchester is the unofficial Capital of the North. Though it dates back as a Roman city, the city boomed in growth during the Industrial Revolution in textiles, and is today one of the most-visited cities in England by overseas travelers.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManchester £184Gdansk £44
The average daily cost (per person) in Manchester is £184, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is £44. 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 Manchester and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManchester £71Gdansk £22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManchester £142Gdansk £44
Compare Hotels in Manchester and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Manchester 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: Manchester Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manchester £19Gdansk £6.87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Manchester
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Manchester are as follows:
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Rail to Airport£11
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Parking in Manchester£3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manchester
Also for Manchester, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Manchester Airport MAN to Liverpool in Business Car: $121
- Manchester Airport (MAN) to Manchester - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Liverpool City: $249
- Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Manchester: $155
- Manchester Airport(MAN) to Liverpool- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $157
- Manchester Airport: BUS Transfer to/from London: $8.12
- Manchester Private Transfer from Manchester Airport to City centre: $75
- 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds: $6.86
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Manchester Airport: $99
- Private Round-Trip Transfer From Manchester Airport to Old Trafford Stadium: $279
- Private Transfer Manchester Airport to Lake District Ski Club: $87
- Private Transfer from Astley to Manchester Airport (MAN): $65
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 Manchester or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Manchester 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 dayManchester £55Gdansk £17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manchester
For Manchester, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Manchester with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience: $35
- Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience: $63
- 2 Hours Sicilian Wine Tasting and Dinner at Manchester: $76
- Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide: $87
- Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch: $89
- 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch : $95
- Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $199
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.Manchester £30Gdansk £6.55
Tours and Activities in Manchester
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Manchester.
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.36
- Manchester City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Manchester’s Rebirth and Renewal: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- England's First Industrial City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Manchester Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
- Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt: $12
- Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Canal & River Cruise: $15
- City River Tour: $15
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 dayManchester £9.90Gdansk £3.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Manchester
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Manchester:
- Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $47
- Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars: $101
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 Manchester and Gdansk, we can see that Manchester 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 Manchester would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manchester 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 Manchester Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manchester or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Manchester. When comparing the sizes of Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Manchester as well as Gdansk. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Manchester this time of year.
In July, Manchester is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 16°C (62°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. In the summer, Manchester often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Manchester gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gdansk. Manchester gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JulyManchester 16°C (62°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Manchester are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Manchester for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Manchester is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Manchester averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Manchester usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Manchester gets 97 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Manchester usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Manchester gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberManchester 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Manchester during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Manchester in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Manchester can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Manchester is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Manchester in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Manchester often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Manchester gets 53 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Manchester usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Manchester gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryManchester 4°C (39°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Manchester or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Manchester and Gdansk. Most visitors come to Manchester for the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Manchester is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Manchester average around 8°C (46°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Manchester usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Manchester gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Manchester usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Manchester gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilManchester 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Manchester
| Manchester | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (62°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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