Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Wroclaw?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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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 Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Poland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Wroclaw Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayWroclaw $45Gdansk $77
The average daily cost (per person) in Wroclaw is $45, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $77. 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 $17Gdansk $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomWroclaw $34Gdansk $60
Compare Hotels in Wroclaw and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Wroclaw 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: Wroclaw Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Wroclaw $6.48Gdansk $9.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer from Swidnica city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $113
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $43
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Działoszyn city: $296
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Jelenia Gora city: $208
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kobyla Góra city: $168
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kąty Wrocławskie city: $42
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Legnica city: $152
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lubin city: $132
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lwówek Śląski city: $215
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Nowogrodziec city: $238
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Nysa city: $184
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Olszyna city: $291
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Private Transfer Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City/Sopot/Gdynia: $18
- Gdańsk: Ice Bar Entry with Limo Transfer and Drinks: $39
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $41
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk APT-HTL (GDN): $41
- Gdansk Bus Transfer to/from Vilnus: $47
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $53
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $56
- Private Transfer from Pruszcz Gdański to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Sopot (Pomerania) City: $58
- Gdańsk: Extreme Gun Shooting Experience with Transfers: $58
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $62
- Gdansk Airport (GDN): Private Transfer to City Center Gdansk: $65
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 $21Gdansk $39
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich$3.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Wroclaw Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $190
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $41
- Gdańsk: Olivia Star Sky-High Views, Dinner, and Cocktails: $45
- Asian Dinner Above the Rooftops of Gdańsk Old Town: $84
- Gdańsk: Kashubian Dinner with Limousine Transfer: $98
- Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $99
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $120
- Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $154
- Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $159
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $179
- Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $214
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Wroclaw $6.31Gdansk $9.03
Tours and Activities in Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- Wrocław’s Old Town: A Self-Guided History Tour: $8.99
- Wroclaw Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.39
- Electric Car Tour with Audio Guide and Historic Photos in Wroclaw: $17
- Museum of Illusions Wroclaw Entrance Ticket: $18
- Wroclaw Old Town Cruise with Audio Guide: $20
- Wrocław 45 Minutes Spring Cruise on the Old Town: $20
- Wroclaw Dwarfs and Sightseeing E-Car Tour: $23
- Wroclaw, 1- hour or 2-hours Group Tour by Electric Car: $23
- Wrocław River Cruise | Catamaran on the Odra | 45 Min: $24
- Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $26
- III Reich & WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday, Wendsday, Friday regular tour: $35
- Wroclaw Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- NO LIMIT BEER City Tour by Golf Cart Private/Shared: $4.92
- No limit beer City Tour By Golf cart: $4.92
- Shared or Private City Tour Sightseeing by Golf Cart: $5.34
- Shared/Private Golf Cart City Tour with Local Guide: $5.34
- Gdansk:UNLIMITED beer incl. City Tour By Golf Cart: $5.62
- Hansa Electric Golf Cart City Tour with Local Guide: $5.62
- Gdańsk: Main and Old Town Golf Cart Tour with Mulled Wine: $5.62
- 1945 History Local Guide Tour by Electric Golf Cart: $5.62
- Extended City Sightseeing Tour - Eco Buggy Golf Cart: $5.62
- Gdansk:Live Guide tour by Golf Cart: $6.33
- City Tour Live Guided by Golf Cart/Buggy Sightseeing: $8.44
- Golf Cart Guided City Tour with traditional Donuts: $8.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayWroclaw $6.59Gdansk $5.26
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$3.58
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: $26
- Wroclaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $187
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Unlimited Wine Tour by Golf Cart with Local Guide: $11
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $23
- Gdansk 2026: Pub Crawl with Local Guide and Welcome Shots: $24
- Gdańsk: Private Pub Crawl for Bachelor/Bachelorette Party: $28
- Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $34
- Stag Night Pub Crawl with Female Guide: $45
- Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $53
- Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $56
- Exclusive Gdańsk Wine Tour with Polish Wine Tastings: $95
- Polish Wine Tasting with Local Guide: $96
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
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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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