Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Zermatt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zermatt 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 Zermatt and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Zermatt or Gdansk?
Zermatt
Located at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a Swiss village best known for its skiing, climbing, and hiking opportunities. It has become a popular mountain resort town due to its location and also features a number of boutique shops, hotels, and restaurants that cater to the vacationers who come to enjoy the many winter activities of the Alps.
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 Switzerland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZermatt $223Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Zermatt is $223, 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 Zermatt and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZermatt $126Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZermatt $252Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Zermatt and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Zermatt 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: Zermatt Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zermatt $53Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zermatt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zermatt:
- 3-Hour Private Transfer from Zermatt and Saa to Geneva Airport: $235
- Breuil-Cervinia to Milan Malpensa Airport MXP-Departure Transfer: $118
- Cervinia, Italy to Malpensa Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $127
- Private Transfer Zurich Airport to Zermatt Tasch Station: $1,087
- Zermatt to Malpensa Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $141
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 Zermatt or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Zermatt 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 dayZermatt $57Gdansk $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zermatt
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zermatt.
- Evening Tapas Tour with Dinner and Drinks: $119
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.Zermatt $56Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Zermatt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zermatt are as follows:
- Sion Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $16
- Sunnegga Funicular Ticket for Iconic Matterhorn Viewpoint: $51
- Sunnegga Funicular Ticket for Iconic Matterhorn Viewpoint: $63
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Cable Car Ticket: $104
- Gornergrat Bahn Cogwheel Train Ticket: $108
- Tapas tour in Zermatt: $111
- Alpine Village Tour 2 hours: $126
- Mount Gornergrat: Zermatt's Spectacular Summit Ticket: $152
- Ticket for Zermatt Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: $154
- Majestic Matterhorn: Zermatt to Glacier Paradise Cableway Ticket: $181
- Mount Gornergrat Spectacular Summit Train Ticket: $183
- Romance and Charms of Zermatt – Walking Tour: $221
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 dayZermatt $28Gdansk $4.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Zermatt
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Zermatt:
- Wine Tasting in Valais: $84
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 Zermatt and Gdansk, we can see that Zermatt 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 Zermatt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zermatt 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 Zermatt Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zermatt or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Zermatt. When comparing the sizes of Zermatt 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zermatt and Gdansk. The hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Zermatt this time of year.
In July, Zermatt is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Zermatt average around 23°C (73°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Zermatt, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zermatt usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Zermatt gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
Zermatt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Zermatt usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 133 mm (5.2 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 JulyZermatt 23°C (73°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Zermatt or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zermatt as well as Gdansk. Many travelers come to Zermatt for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Zermatt is much warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zermatt averages around 15°C (58°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Zermatt often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Zermatt receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Zermatt usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 140 mm (5.5 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 OctoberZermatt 15°C (58°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Zermatt or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Zermatt are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Zermatt in the winter for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Zermatt can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Zermatt is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zermatt in January average around 5°C (41°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
Zermatt usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Zermatt gets 119 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zermatt usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 76 mm (3 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 JanuaryZermatt 5°C (41°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Zermatt or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Zermatt during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Zermatt for the small town charm and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Zermatt is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Zermatt average around 13°C (55°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Zermatt often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zermatt. Zermatt usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Zermatt gets 152 mm (6 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 AprilZermatt 13°C (55°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Zermatt
| Zermatt | Gdansk | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (49°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 194 mm (7.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (42°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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