Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Gdansk, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Gdansk?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, 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 Tallinn and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Gdansk €7.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $124
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $90
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $90
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,647
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- VIP transfer from airport Gdansk (GDN) to Hotel in Gdansk, Mercedes S Class w222: $104
- VIP Transfer from Gdansk to airport Gdańsk (GDN) - Mercedes S Class w222 : $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Tokary Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Słupsk (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax : $180
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $48
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Transfer from Gdańsk City Center/Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Władysławowo: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213
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.Tallinn €5.63Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.54
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $8.73
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $16
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 dayTallinn €15Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123
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 Tallinn and Gdansk, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Tallinn during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tallinn is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tallinn in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tallinn. In the summer, Tallinn often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Gdansk. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 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 JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Gdansk. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In October, Tallinn is generally cooler than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 7°C (44°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 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 OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Gdansk. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. Tallinn is much colder than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around -5°C (22°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Tallinn is cooler than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tallinn in April average around 4°C (39°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Tallinn usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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