A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bath vs. Gdansk for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bath 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 Bath and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bath or Gdansk?

Bath

Bath is most famous as a historic spa city, and as such, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is only 100 miles west of London and it is a wonderful, historic city with excellent architecture and great hot springs. It's a popular travel destination for international visitors and Brits alike. It is charmingly positioned in the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside just south of the Cotswolds. The city itself has a population of about 80,000 and gives you a sampling of attractions including a range of restaurants, theaters, pubs, and museums.

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 Edinburgh, The Best 10-Day Tours from London, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Bath?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Bath Prices
    UK Prices
    Gdansk Prices
    Poland Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bath £172
    Gdansk £57

The average daily cost (per person) in Bath is £172, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is £57. 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 Bath and Gdansk in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bath £79
    Gdansk £22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bath £158
    Gdansk £44
Compare Hotels in Bath and Gdansk

Looking for a hotel in Bath 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.

Hotels in Bath


Hotels in 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: Bath Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bath £26
    Gdansk £7.02

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bath

Also for Bath, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • "Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport to Bath".: $174
  • Bus Transfer to/from Bristol Airport: $24
  • LHR to Bath Executive SUV Transfer: $795
  • Private Transfer: From Bath to London Heathrow Airport.: $174

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:

  • Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $357
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk APT-HTL (GDN): $34
  • Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $60
  • Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
  • Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
  • Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $240
  • Transfer from Airport Gdańsk (GDN) or Gdańsk City Center to Koszalin: $231
  • Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Świecie: $162
  • Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Łeba: $168
  • Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Władysławowo: $120
  • Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Rumia: $78
  • Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Reda: $78

Is it cheaper to fly into Bath or Gdansk?

Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Bath 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bath £75
    Gdansk £29

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: $101
  • Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Gdansk: $118
  • Foodpairing dinner in one of the best restaurants in Gdansk: $160
  • Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $191
  • Sopot: Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bath £17
    Gdansk £6.69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bath

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bath's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Thermal Bath Spa
    £35

Tours and Activities in Bath

For Bath, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Bath : 2 Hour Historic Walking Tour With An App: $9.99
  • Bridgeton Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
  • No. 1 Royal Crescent House Museum Entry Ticket: $22
  • Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Entrance Ticket: $23
  • Bridgerton Filming Locations Walking Tour with Music: $23
  • Guided Ghost Tour: $24
  • RocknStroll Tour: $25
  • Best of Bath Walking Tour Ltd, Georgian Tour.: $27
  • Guided Walking Tour: $27
  • Guided Walking Tour: $27
  • Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations: $27
  • City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry: $27

Tours and Activities in Gdansk

Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 hour Gdansk Amber Workshop Tour : $240
  • 90 Minute Segway Tour of Gdansk: $74
  • Beer Tour. Tasting and Tales in Gdansk: $79
  • Boat Tour in Gdańsk – Explore the Historic Motława River: $35
  • Cruises on the Motlawa River: $20
  • Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $20
  • Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
  • Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $89
  • Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $127
  • Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.99
  • Elblag Canal Tour from Gdansk: $210
  • Electric Scooter Gdańsk: Shipyard Tour - 1,5-Hour of Magic!: $71

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bath £14
    Gdansk £3.90

Sample the Local Flavors in Bath

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bath:

  • Vineyard Tour, Wine Tasting, and Music Pairing: $133

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: $26
  • Polish Spirits tasting in Gdańsk Craft Distillery tawern: $37
  • #1 Pub Crawl in Sopot: $44
  • Exclusive Gdańsk Wine Tour with Polish Wine Tastings: $96


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bath and Gdansk, we can see that Bath 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 Bath would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bath 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 Bath Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bath or Gdansk?

Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bath. When comparing the sizes of Bath 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.