Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Gdansk?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Gdansk €7.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $142
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $513
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $641
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $214
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $51
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $51
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $35
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $53
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 Vilnius or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Gdansk €7.62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $6.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
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 dayVilnius €6.38Gdansk €4.44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Gdansk, we can see that Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Gdansk?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Vilnius is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Vilnius, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vilnius usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Gdansk. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Vilnius is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Vilnius often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 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 OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. Vilnius is much colder than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Vilnius usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Vilnius during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In the spring, Vilnius is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Vilnius often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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