Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porto 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 Porto and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Gdansk?
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPorto €126Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, 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 Porto and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €65Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €130Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Porto and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Porto 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: Porto Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers: $27
- Airport transfer with vintage Vw Kombi van: $107
- Arrival Transfer from Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Private Car/Van: $97
- Arrival Transfer: Porto Airport OPO to Porto in Business Car: $76
- Aveiro Private Transfer to Porto: $79
- Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Business Car: $76
- Departure Transfer: Porto to Porto Airport OPO in Luxury Van: $92
- Effortless Wheels Seamless Transfer Experience Porto-Lisbon: $364
- Exclusive Private Transfer Gaia - Porto Airport: $46
- From Porto Bus Station: Transfer to/from Lisbon Oriente: $4.22
- From One-Way Private Transfer to Lisbon: $642
- From Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima: $627
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 Porto or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Porto 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 dayPorto €36Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
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.Porto €25Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $1.07
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.09
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.26
- From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.82
- Casa São Roque Direct Entry Ticket: $8.56
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 dayPorto €19Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
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 Porto and Gdansk, we can see that Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Porto. When comparing the sizes of Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Porto as well as Gdansk. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
In July, Porto is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 21°C (69°F), 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 Porto this time of the year. In the summer, Porto often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Porto gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Porto usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Porto gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyPorto 21°C (69°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Porto or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Porto are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Porto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Porto is much warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Porto averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Porto usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Porto gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Porto. In October, Porto usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Porto gets 131 mm (5.2 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 OctoberPorto 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Porto or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Porto during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Porto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Porto is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Porto in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Porto often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Porto gets 124 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 Porto. Porto usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Porto gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryPorto 10°C (50°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Porto or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Porto and Gdansk. Most visitors come to Porto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Porto is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 14°C (56°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In Porto, it's very sunny this time of the year. Porto usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Porto gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Porto usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Porto gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilPorto 14°C (56°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Porto
| Porto | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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