Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Wroclaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Wroclaw or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Wroclaw and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Wroclaw or Gdansk?
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWroclaw $33Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Wroclaw is $33, 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 Wroclaw and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personWroclaw $16Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWroclaw $32Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Wroclaw and Gdansk
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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: Wroclaw Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wroclaw $5.83Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Archery Tag with Hotel Transfers: $58
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Brzeg: $109
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Karpacz: $174
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Katowice: $294
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Lodz: $283
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Opole: $153
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Polanica Zdroj: $174
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Poznan: $262
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Swidnica: $109
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Szklarska Poreba: $174
- Private Transfer from Swidnica city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $101
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $32
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 Wroclaw or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Wroclaw 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 dayWroclaw $11Gdansk $20
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich$2.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
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.Wroclaw $5.68Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Wrocław: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Legends of Old Town 1 Hour Walking Tour in Wroclaw: $11
- Old Town Sunset Cruise: $15
- Old Town Night Cruise with Ilumination: $15
- Old Town boat cruise: $15
- Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $16
- Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Walking Tour (English): $17
- III Reich and WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday-Friday regular tour: $27
- Wroclaw, 2-Hour Group Tour by Electric Car: $27
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 dayWroclaw $5.93Gdansk $4.74
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers$3.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
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 Wroclaw and Gdansk, we can see that Gdansk is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wroclaw Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Wroclaw or Gdansk?
Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Wroclaw and Gdansk.
Wroclaw is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Wroclaw averages around 19°C (65°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Wroclaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. Wroclaw usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during summer. Wroclaw gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Wroclaw usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JulyWroclaw 19°C (65°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Wroclaw as well as Gdansk.
In the autumn, Wroclaw is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Wroclaw in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Wroclaw often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Wroclaw usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 49 mm (1.9 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 OctoberWroclaw 10°C (50°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Wroclaw are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Wroclaw can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Wroclaw is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Wroclaw average around -1°C (30°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Wroclaw usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Wroclaw gets 49 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Wroclaw usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryWroclaw -1°C (30°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Wroclaw or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Wroclaw during the spring are popular places to visit.
Wroclaw is a little warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Wroclaw averages around 9°C (48°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Wroclaw often gets less sunshine than Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 142 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Wroclaw usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Wroclaw gets 38 mm (1.5 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 AprilWroclaw 9°C (48°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Wroclaw
| Wroclaw | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 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 | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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