Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Gdansk?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $54. 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 Pamukkale and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
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 Pamukkale or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Gdansk $20
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.Pamukkale $54Gdansk $8.13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
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 dayPamukkale $15Gdansk $4.74
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 Pamukkale and Gdansk, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Gdansk.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, 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 Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 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 JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 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 OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Gdansk.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Pamukkale gets 52 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 AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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