Which place is cheaper, Lofoten Islands or Gdansk?
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 Gdansk or Lofoten Islands?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Gdansk or Lofoten Islands, 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: Gdansk or Lofoten Islands?
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.
Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands is an archipelago and traditional district in Norway. Lofoten is known for excellent fishing, spectacular nature attractions such as the northern lights and the midnight sun, and small villages off the beaten track. The Lofoten Islands are draped across the turbulent waters of the Norwegian Sea, far above the Arctic Circle. Kayak between the islands, go fishing for the catch of your life, or look for sea eagles soaring in the sky. If you are seeking unforgettable nature experiences, Lofoten will definitely not let you down.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, The Best Contiki Tours to Norway, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Oslo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGdansk $77Lofoten Islands $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Gdansk is $77, while the average daily cost in Lofoten Islands is $86. 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 Gdansk and Lofoten Islands in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGdansk $30Lofoten Islands $7.83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGdansk $60Lofoten Islands $16
Compare Hotels in Gdansk and Lofoten Islands
Looking for a hotel in Gdansk or Lofoten Islands? 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: Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gdansk $9.47Lofoten Islands $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Private Transfer Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City/Sopot/Gdynia: $18
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk APT-HTL (GDN): $34
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Gdansk city: $54
- Gdansk Airport: Private Transfer to Gdansk, Sopot, or Gdynia: $59
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $60
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Pruszcz Gdański: $65
- Private transfer from Gdansk Railway Station to Gdansk Area: $66
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $68
- CO2-OffsetArrival Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City: $72
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Kolbudy: $72
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Pruszcz Gdański: $78
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Rumia: $78
Is it cheaper to fly into Gdansk or Lofoten Islands?
Prices for flights to both Lofoten Islands and Gdansk 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 dayGdansk $39Lofoten Islands $65
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lofoten Islands
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lofoten Islands.
- Skrova Flavours 3 course Dinner Experience: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gdansk $9.03Lofoten Islands $27
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: $5.55
- Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.97
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $19
- 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
- Main Town Gdańsk Walking Tour: $26
- Private 2-Hour Tour with City Game in Gdańsk: $28
- Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
- Gdańsk: City Sightseeing Tour by Buggy/Golf Cart LIVE GUIDED 1H: $32
- GDANSK City Tour by Golf Cart Live Guide & City Sightseeing 60min: $34
- Outdoor Murder Mystery Adventure in Gdansk: $35
Tours and Activities in Lofoten Islands
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lofoten Islands are as follows:
- Sadhana Morning Yoga - An Adventure of Awareness: $25
- Small-Group Cultural Walking Tour of Skrova: $36
- Half Day Snowshoe Tour: $102
- Afternoon Kayaking Adventure in Lofoten: $113
- Winter Half Day Kayak Tour: $113
- SUP Adventure - Guided Tour in the Lofoten Islands: $128
- Guided Snowshoeing Tour - Uphill version : $134
- Guided Snowshoeing Tour - Easy version: $134
- Special Summer Cruise Bus Tour of Lofoten: $139
- Lofoten Unique Snorkeling Experience in Dry Suit: $163
- Lofoten Grand Canyon Snorkeling Tour: $163
- Unique Scuba Diving Experience: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGdansk $5.26Lofoten Islands $0.79
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 comparing the travel costs between Gdansk and Lofoten Islands, we can see that Lofoten Islands is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gdansk Expensive? and Is Lofoten Islands Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.