Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Turku?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Turku or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Turku 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: Turku or Gdansk?
Turku
Turku, a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. Restaurants line the cobbled riverside streets. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum. The historic castle and cathedral point to the city's rich cultural history when it was the Finnish capital, and contemporary Turku is full of experimental art and vibrant festivals, thanks in part to its spirited university population (the country's second largest), who make Turku's nightlife young and fun. As the first city many visitors encounter arriving by ferry from Sweden and Aland, it's a splendid introduction to the Finnish mainland.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to 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 dayTurku €136Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Turku is €136, 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 Turku and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTurku €76Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTurku €152Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Turku and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Turku 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: Turku Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Turku €44Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Turku
Also for Turku, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku (TKU) Airport to City centre: $73
- Turku Private Transfer from Turku city centre to Turku airport: $73
- One-Way Helicopter Transfer to Helsinki Airport (HEL): $2,112
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 Turku or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Turku 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 dayTurku €32Gdansk €19
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.Turku €22Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Turku
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Turku.
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $131
- Turku Archipelago: Sea Kayaking Day Tour: $133
- Archipelago tour with Soling sailboat: $310
- Inspiring Turku - Walking Tour: $523
- Turku Enchanting Romantic Walking Tour: $659
- Turku Christmas Delights Walking Tour: $766
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 dayTurku €12Gdansk €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 Turku and Gdansk, we can see that Turku 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 Turku would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Turku 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 Turku Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Turku or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Turku. When comparing the sizes of Turku 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 Turku 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 Turku or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Turku as well as Gdansk.
In the summer, Turku is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Turku in July average around 16°C (61°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 Turku this time of the year. In the summer, Turku often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Turku gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets more rain in July than Gdansk. Turku gets 74 mm (2.9 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 JulyTurku 16°C (61°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Turku or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Turku are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Turku is generally cooler than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Turku average around 6°C (43°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Turku usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Turku gets 90 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Turku usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Turku gets 69 mm (2.7 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 OctoberTurku 6°C (43°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Turku or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Turku during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Turku. Turku is much colder than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Turku averages around -6°C (20°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Turku often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Turku gets 39 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Turku usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Turku gets 46 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 JanuaryTurku -6°C (20°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Turku or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Turku and Gdansk.
Turku can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Turku is much colder than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Turku in April average around 3°C (37°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Turku usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Turku gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Turku usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Turku gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilTurku 3°C (37°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Turku
| Turku | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 9°C (49°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (58°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (51°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 57 mm (2.3 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.