Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Kaunas?
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 Kaunas or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kaunas and Gdansk. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Kaunas or Gdansk?
Kaunas
Kaunas is the second biggest city in Lithuania, located at the country's center. It is a city of medieval history as well as modern entertainment with castle ruins, churches, and cathedrals, as well as galleries, museums, theatres, and outdoor recreation.
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 Lithuania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Kaunas Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKaunas €118Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Kaunas is €118, 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 Kaunas and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKaunas €44Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKaunas €88Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Kaunas and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Kaunas 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: Kaunas Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kaunas €17Gdansk €8.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kaunas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kaunas:
- CO2-Offset Departure Transfer Kaunas City to Kaunas Airport KUN: $68
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer from Kaunas to Kaunas Airport KUN: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- 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
- Private Transfer from Pruszcz Gdański to Gdansk (GDN) Airport: $59
- 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
- Private transfer from Gdansk Railway Station to Gdansk Area: $66
- Private Transfer from Gdynia Cruise Port to Gdansk Airport (GDN): $68
- Private Transfer from Gdansk Airport (GDN) to Gdynia Cruise Port: $68
- Gdansk Airport Transfers : $69
- CO2-OffsetArrival Transfer from Gdansk Airport GDN to Gdansk City: $72
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Kolbudy: $72
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Kartuzy: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Kaunas or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Kaunas 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 dayKaunas €60Gdansk €34
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.Kaunas €19Gdansk €7.68
Tours and Activities in Kaunas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kaunas are as follows:
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $54
- Kaunas Old Town tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $60
- 1 day Self-Guided Bike Tour with Train Tickets: $69
- Recreational Tour in Kaunas - The City of Freedom: $70
- Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Kaunas: $84
- Tours in Kaunas Old Town: $100
- Kaunas : Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $117
- Kaunas city center tour + IX Fort Museum (BONUS): $119
- Kaunas, Lithuania 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour: $176
- Kaunas Old Town: 2-Hour Private Ghost Tour: $243
- Kaunas Private Tour: Love Stories: $243
- Old Town Private Ghost Tour: $477
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 dayKaunas €16Gdansk €4.48
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 Kaunas and Gdansk, we can see that Kaunas 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 Kaunas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kaunas 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 Kaunas Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kaunas or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Kaunas. When comparing the sizes of Kaunas 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 Kaunas 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 Kaunas or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kaunas and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Kaunas in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Kaunas is around the same temperature as Gdansk in the summer. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Gdansk fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gdansk this time of the year. In Kaunas, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kaunas usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during summer. Kaunas gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyKaunas 18°C (64°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kaunas as well as Gdansk. Most visitors come to Kaunas for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Kaunas is around the same temperature as Gdansk. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kaunas in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Gdansk averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the autumn, Kaunas often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk. Kaunas gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Gdansk. Kaunas gets 45 mm (1.8 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 OctoberKaunas 8°C (46°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Kaunas are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Kaunas because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Gdansk in the winter. The weather in Kaunas can be very cold. In January, Kaunas is generally much colder than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Kaunas average around -5°C (23°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Kaunas usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during winter. Kaunas gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kaunas usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryKaunas -5°C (23°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Kaunas or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Kaunas during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city are the main draw to Kaunas this time of year.
Kaunas is a little warmer than Gdansk in the spring. The daily temperature in Kaunas averages around 7°C (44°F) in April, and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the spring, Kaunas often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun.
Kaunas usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Kaunas gets 42 mm (1.7 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 AprilKaunas 7°C (44°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Kaunas
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (62°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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