Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Uppsala?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uppsala or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala 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: Uppsala or Gdansk?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $135Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $135, 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 Uppsala and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $89Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $178Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $19Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
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 Uppsala or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $32Gdansk $20
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.Uppsala $18Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $11
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $27
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $31
- Guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $55
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $75
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $83
- Private guided 1h walking tour of Uppsala city's must see big attractions!!: $99
- Private tour, A Dark perspective, the dark Uppsala city walk, about a dark past!: $113
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $120
- From Stockholm: Viking History Tour to Sigtuna and Uppsala: $164
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 dayUppsala $17Gdansk $4.74
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 Uppsala and Gdansk, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Gdansk.
In July, Uppsala is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 18°C (64°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 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 Uppsala this time of the year. In the summer, Uppsala often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gdansk. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 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 JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Uppsala are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Uppsala is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Uppsala usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 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 OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Uppsala during the winter are popular places to visit.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Uppsala. In the winter, Uppsala is cooler than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Uppsala in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Uppsala often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Gdansk.
In April, Uppsala is generally cooler than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 5°C (41°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Uppsala usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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