Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi 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: Rovaniemi or Gdansk?
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRovaniemi €174Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, 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 Rovaniemi and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi 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: Rovaniemi Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- Airport Rovaniemi Transfer by Private Van: $115
- From Helsinki: Private Transfer to Rovaniemi: $86
- From Rovaniemi Private Transfer To Polar Explorer Icebreaker: $48
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $385
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $29
- Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $56
- Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $55
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Helsinki: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Kirkenes: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Kiruna: $107
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Levi: $96
- Private Transfer Rovaniemi - Tromso: $96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Elblag: $15
- Gdańsk Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Ostróda: $23
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $28
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $33
- Private Transfer from Gdansk city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- From Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia: Private Transfers to Olivia Sta: $36
- Alle Taxi - Airport Transfer Gdansk: $36
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $37
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdynia City: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City by Minivan: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Rovaniemi 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 dayRovaniemi €47Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $116
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $134
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $149
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $169
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Romantic Glass Igloo Dinner under Northern Lights : $223
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $240
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $240
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $245
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.Rovaniemi €48Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Essential A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- SnowGlow Winterpark Entry Ticket: $26
- Snowman World Entrance Ticket: $31
- Guided Supermarket Tour: $37
- Tour to Aurora Horses Farm with Charming Finnhorses: $38
- Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van: $74
- BBQ Picnic Experience under Northern Lights: $74
- Private Aurora Borealis Car Tour with Hot Drinks: $74
- Bus Tour with Hunting Northern Lights: $75
- Guided tour in Santa Claus village with hotel pick up: $80
- Lapland: Aurora Borealis BBQ Tour: $80
- From Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup: $80
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Gdańsk: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Gdańsk: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Discover Gdansk! - €5 Walking Tour: $5.46
- Old Town Highlights Self-guided Tour: $6.31
- Gdańsk: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $6.42
- Gdansk Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Individual Sightseeing Tour with Audio Guide: $7.43
- Gdańsk: Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Gorgeous Gdansk Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Gdańsk : Catamaran River Cruise (group): $17
- Gdańsk: Motlawa River Yacht Cruise: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Gdansk €4.44
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 Rovaniemi and Gdansk, we can see that Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Gdansk.
Rovaniemi is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Rovaniemi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rovaniemi usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Gdansk.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during autumn. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 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 OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Rovaniemi usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Rovaniemi during the spring are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Rovaniemi in the spring. Rovaniemi is much colder than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Gdansk. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 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 AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.