Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Utrecht?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Utrecht or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Utrecht or Gdansk? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Utrecht or Gdansk?
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUtrecht €189Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Utrecht is €189, 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 Utrecht and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUtrecht €106Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUtrecht €212Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Utrecht and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Utrecht 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: Utrecht Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Utrecht €23Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $120
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $101
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $15
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 Utrecht or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Utrecht 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 dayUtrecht €58Gdansk €19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- City Boat Tour & Balkan Restaurant Lunch OR Dinner: $31
- Vegan Food Tour like a local. Eat, walk, enjoy.: $70
- Vegan Food Tour by bike in get of the beaten track! : $71
- Vegan Food Tour like a Local: eat, walk, enjoy Utrecht: $71
- Guided Food Tour: $79
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.Utrecht €44Gdansk €7.62
Tours and Activities in Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- Hoge Woerd Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Tour: $4.28
- Utrecht Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- Highlights walking Tour in Utrecht with Audio and GPS Guide: $6.06
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.42
- De Haar Castle Gardens Entrance Ticket: $7.49
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $11
- Lofen Palace Time Travel with Entry Ticket & Guide: $12
- Guided Highlights Walking Tour: $13
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $13
- Dom Tower Entry Ticket and Guided Tour: $14
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 dayUtrecht €24Gdansk €4.44
Sample the Local Flavors in Utrecht
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Utrecht:
- Utrecht Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- Utrecht Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
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 Utrecht and Gdansk, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Utrecht or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Utrecht. When comparing the sizes of Utrecht 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 Utrecht 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 Utrecht or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Utrecht and Gdansk. Many travelers come to Utrecht for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Utrecht is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Utrecht average around 17°C (62°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. Utrecht usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during summer. Utrecht gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Utrecht usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Utrecht gets 75 mm (3 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 JulyUtrecht 17°C (62°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Utrecht as well as Gdansk. Many visitors come to Utrecht in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Utrecht is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Utrecht averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Utrecht often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Utrecht gets 100 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Utrecht usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Utrecht gets 72 mm (2.8 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 OctoberUtrecht 11°C (51°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Utrecht are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Utrecht for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. Utrecht can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Utrecht is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Utrecht in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
Utrecht usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Utrecht gets 38 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Utrecht usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Utrecht gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryUtrecht 2°C (36°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Utrecht or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Utrecht during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the natural beauty.
In April, Utrecht is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Utrecht average around 8°C (46°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Utrecht often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Utrecht gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Utrecht usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Utrecht gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilUtrecht 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Utrecht
| Utrecht | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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