Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Dublin?
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 Dublin or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Gdansk, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Gdansk?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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 Walking Tours in Ireland, The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €179Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €179, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €66. 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 Dublin and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Dublin 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: Dublin Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Gdansk €8.06
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- “Executive Limousine Transfer from Dublin Airport – Private: $179
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin airport DUB to Dublin: $99
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Minibus: $126
- Arrival Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Luxury Van: $128
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $186
- Conrad Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $183
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Minibus: $126
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $118
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $128
- Driven by Excellence , Defined by Prestige Wheels Transfers: $94
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers : $239
- Dublin Airport Private Transfer: $143
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- CO2-OffsetArrival Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City: $72
- Gdansk Airport Private Transfer: $74
- Gdansk Airport Transfers : $69
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $59
- Gdansk to Torun Private Transfer : $145
- Bubble Football with Hotel Transfers: $99
- Indoor Go Karting Package in Gdansk with Hotel Transfers : $131
- Luxury Limousine Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) : $137
- Private Round-Trip Transfers: Gdansk Airport (GDN): $149
- Private Transfer From the Port Gdynia to Gdansk Old Town: $114
- Private Transfer from Airport Gdansk GDN to Starogard Gdanski: $144
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Bytów city: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Dublin 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 dayDublin €85Gdansk €34
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $33
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $59
- Dublin Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $70
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $71
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $82
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $88
- Ultimate Dublin Food Tour: $93
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $94
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $96
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $116
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Gdansk €7.68
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Tours Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $4.70
- Ardgillan Castle Entry Ticket: $7.05
- Interactive Guided Tour of Printing History: $7.17
- Dublin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Dublin Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Dublin Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour: $9.75
- The Mystical Hill of Tara: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Self-Guided Coastal Audio Tour: $10
- Dublin Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $12
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Dublin's Temple Bar: $12
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self Guided Legends and Liberty Gdansk Old Town Tour: $5.54
- Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.99
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $20
- Cruises on the Motlawa River: $20
- Sightseeing Cruise around the Old Town of Gdansk: $22
- Gdansk Guided City Cruise on Historical Polish Boat: $23
- Sunset on the Shipyard and Old Town Evening Cruise: $24
- Sopot Walking Tour: $26
- Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour: $26
- Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
- Gdańsk: City Sightseeing Tour by Buggy/Golf Cart LIVE GUIDED 1H: $34
- GDANSK City Tour by Golf Cart Live Guide & City Sightseeing 60min: $34
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Gdansk €4.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Dublin Ireland Bar Crawl: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $24
- Dublin Pub Tour in Spanish: $24
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery: Trilogy Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $37
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $37
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $38
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 Dublin and Gdansk, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Gdansk?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Dublin are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Dublin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Dublin is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dublin in July average around 16°C (60°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Gdansk. Dublin usually receives less sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Dublin gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dublin usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Dublin gets 50 mm (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 JulyDublin 16°C (60°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Dublin during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Dublin this time of year.
In October, Dublin is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Dublin average around 11°C (52°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Dublin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Dublin gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Dublin usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Dublin gets 70 mm (2.7 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 OctoberDublin 11°C (52°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Dublin and Gdansk. Many travelers come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Dublin is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Dublin averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Dublin usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Dublin gets 56 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Dublin usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Dublin gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryDublin 6°C (42°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Dublin as well as Gdansk. Many visitors come to Dublin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Dublin is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dublin in April average around 8°C (47°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Dublin often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Dublin gets 157 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Dublin usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Dublin gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilDublin 8°C (47°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Dublin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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