Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Poznan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Poznan 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.
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
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 Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Poznan is $35, 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 Poznan and Gdansk in more detail.
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Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
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For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Poznan and Gdansk, we can see that Gdansk is more expensive. And not only is Poznan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Poznan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Poznan 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 Gdansk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gdansk than you might in Poznan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Poznan Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Poznan has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Poznan 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Poznan as well as Gdansk.
In the summer, Poznan is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Poznan in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Gdansk averages at about 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 Poznan this time of the year. In the summer, Poznan often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Poznan gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Poznan usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gdansk. Poznan gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Gdansk and Poznan are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Poznan is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Poznan average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Poznan usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Poznan gets 102 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Poznan usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Poznan gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Gdansk and Poznan during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Poznan can be very cold. Poznan is a little warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Poznan averages around -2°C (29°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Poznan often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Poznan gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Poznan usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Gdansk. Poznan gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Poznan and Gdansk.
In the spring, Poznan is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Poznan in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Poznan usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during spring. Poznan gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Poznan usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Poznan gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Poznan | Gdansk | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Mar | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
May | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Nov | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |