Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Torun?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Torun 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 Torun 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: Torun or Gdansk?
Torun
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
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 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Torun Prices
Poland PricesGdansk Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTorun $42Gdansk $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Torun is $42, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $77. 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 Torun and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTorun $16Gdansk $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTorun $32Gdansk $60
Compare Hotels in Torun and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Torun 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: Torun Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Torun $5.41Gdansk $9.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Malbork Castle from Gdansk: $349
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $337
- Private transfer from Gdansk to Warsaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $283
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk (GDN) to Slupsk: $277
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Olsztyn: $259
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Stutthof Concentration Camp 4h: $239
- Private Roundtrip Transfer to Stutthof Concentration Camp 4h: $236
- Transfer from Airport Gdańsk (GDN) or Gdańsk City Center to Koszalin: $231
- Private transfer from Airport Gdansk to Sand Valley Golf Resort: $224
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $218
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $213
Is it cheaper to fly into Torun or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Torun 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 dayTorun $19Gdansk $39
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.72
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Gingerbread$0.69
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Sandwich$1.16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $191
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $193
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $41
- Gdańsk: Olivia Star Sky-High Views, Dinner, and Cocktails: $45
- Asian Dinner Above the Rooftops of Gdańsk Old Town: $84
- Gdańsk: Kashubian Dinner with Limousine Transfer: $98
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $120
- Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $154
- Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $158
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $179
- Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $214
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Torun $5.00Gdansk $9.03
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.62
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.99
- Panorama of Toruń - 30-minute cruise: $9.72
- Torun and Young Copernicus GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $10
- Toruń: Scenic Cruise on a Traditional Vistula Wooden Boat: $11
- Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town: $15
- Toruń: Sightseeing Cruises on the Vistula River: $17
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $105
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
- Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $116
- Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour: $128
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $137
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
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 in Gdansk: $103
- 6 Hours Teutonic Castle Tour in Malbork: $200
- 60 min of sightseeing in retro cars, Gdansk: $42
- 90 Minute Segway Tour of Gdansk: $72
- Cruises on the Motlawa River: $22
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $22
- Culinary Cruises Pierogi Tasting Motława: $43
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $87
- Deluxe Cruise Friendly Gdansk Tour: $65
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $125
- Discover Gdynia - Half-Day Private City Tour: $218
- Discover Polish Gin. Gin Tasting Tour: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTorun $5.51Gdansk $5.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Unlimited Wine Tour by Golf Cart with Local Guide: $11
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $23
- Gdansk 2026: Pub Crawl with Local Guide and Welcome Shots: $24
- Gdańsk: Private Pub Crawl for Bachelor/Bachelorette Party: $28
- Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $34
- Gdansk Private Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience with Local Guide: $35
- Stag Night Pub Crawl with Female Guide: $45
- Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $53
- Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $56
- Exclusive Gdańsk Wine Tour with Polish Wine Tastings: $94
- Polish Wine Tasting with Local Guide: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Torun and Gdansk, we can see that Gdansk is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Torun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Torun Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Torun or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Torun. When comparing the sizes of Torun 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.
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.