Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Funchal?
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 Funchal or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Gdansk? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Gdansk?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
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 Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Funchal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, 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 Funchal and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Funchal 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Gdansk €8.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Funchal, Madeira Cruise Port to Madeira Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $188
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal Cruise Port - Round Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Airport Transfers Funchal Airport: $35
- Arrival and departure transfers to Funchal and Airport: $18
- Funchal Airport (FNC) to Funchal - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $64
- Funchal Airport Transfers: Experience Hassle-Free Travel: $45
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $94
- Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco: $33
- Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer: $39
- Transfer to PR1 Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail: $38
- Madeira Airport (FNC) to Funchal, Madeira Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $357
- Private transfer from Gdansk to Warsaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $293
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $287
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Koszalin: $287
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Hel City: $268
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $263
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Bytów city: $250
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Leba: $240
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $240
- Transfer from Airport Gdańsk (GDN) or Gdańsk City Center to Koszalin: $231
- Private transfer from Airport Gdansk to Sand Valley Golf Resort: $228
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Starogard Gdanski city: $198
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €54Gdansk €34
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
- Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95
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.Funchal €15Gdansk €7.68
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Entry Ticket: $18
- Old Funchal Walking Tour: $20
- Quick & Fun 30-Minute Tuk Tuk Tour with Local Guide: $23
- KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $29
- Funchal Walking Tour: Tradition, History and Flavor: $29
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $29
- Nun's Valley Tour: $32
- SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $34
- Nun's Valley & Pico dos Barcelos Madeira Island Tour: $35
- Tour to Nun's Valley, Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado: $36
- Santana / Typical Houses Tour: $36
- Amazing East Tour : $36
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Gdansk €4.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
- Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208
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 Funchal and Gdansk, we can see that Funchal 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 Funchal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Funchal 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 Funchal Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal 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 Funchal 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 Funchal or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Gdansk.
In the summer, Funchal is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Funchal in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Funchal this time of the year. In the summer, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Funchal is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 21°C (70°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Funchal. In October, Funchal usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 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 OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Funchal during the winter are popular places to visit.
The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. Funchal is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 16°C (61°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Funchal. Funchal usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Gdansk.
In the spring, Funchal is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Funchal in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 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 AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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