Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Birmingham?
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Gdansk can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Birmingham or Gdansk?
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Birmingham Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBirmingham £161Gdansk £57
The average daily cost (per person) in Birmingham is £161, 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 Birmingham and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBirmingham £66Gdansk £22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBirmingham £132Gdansk £44
Compare Hotels in Birmingham and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Birmingham 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: Birmingham Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Birmingham £25Gdansk £7.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $70
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $73
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $5.79
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Leicester: $11
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $125
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $127
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Departure Private Transfers from Birmingham to Airport BHX in Business Car: $70
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $357
- Aiport Gdansk Transfer to Malbork Castle or Stutthof : $298
- Private transfer from Gdansk to Warsaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $293
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $287
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Łeba city: $282
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $281
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $263
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Olsztyn: $263
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $239
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $221
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Lębork city: $209
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Elbląg city: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Birmingham or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Birmingham 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 dayBirmingham £66Gdansk £29
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station£5.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
- Traditional Mediterranean Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $149
- Spanish Tapas and Paella Cooking Class (Includes 5-Course Meal): $149
- Italian Cooking Class With Tiramisu in Birmingham: $149
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: $100
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Gdansk: $118
- Foodpairing dinner in one of the best restaurants in Gdansk: $160
- Sopot: Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Birmingham £48Gdansk £6.69
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted Self-Guide Tour & Quest: $5.94
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Photography Walking Tour in Birmingham: $6.80
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $7.51
- Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury: $12
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket: $13
- Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket : $13
- Birmingham Historical Tour: $16
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $19
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 : $239
- 6 Hours Teutonic Castle Tour in Malbork : $250
- Beer Tour. Tasting and Tales in Gdansk: $79
- Boat Tour in Gdańsk – Explore the Historic Motława River: $35
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $19
- Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $88
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $127
- Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.97
- Electric Scooter Gdańsk: Shipyard Tour - 1,5-Hour of Magic!: $71
- Extraordinary day tour to Kaszuby region with Poland By Locals: $281
- From Gdansk Malbork Castle Guided Tour with Hotel Pick Up: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBirmingham £11Gdansk £3.90
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 Birmingham and Gdansk, we can see that Birmingham 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Birmingham or Gdansk?
Birmingham has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Birmingham 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 Birmingham or Gdansk?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Birmingham or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Birmingham as well as Gdansk. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Birmingham this time of year.
In July, Birmingham is generally around the same temperature as Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. In the summer, Birmingham often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Birmingham gets 196 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBirmingham 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Birmingham are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Birmingham for the shopping scene and the music scene.
Birmingham is a little warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Birmingham averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Birmingham usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during autumn. Birmingham gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Birmingham gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBirmingham 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Birmingham during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Birmingham in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can be very cold during winter. Birmingham can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Birmingham is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Birmingham in January average around 3°C (38°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Birmingham often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Birmingham gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Birmingham usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Birmingham gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBirmingham 3°C (38°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Birmingham or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Birmingham and Gdansk.
In April, Birmingham is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Birmingham average around 9°C (48°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Birmingham usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Birmingham gets 136 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Birmingham usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Birmingham gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBirmingham 9°C (48°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Birmingham
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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