A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Naxos vs. Gdansk for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Naxos or Gdansk?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Naxos 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: Naxos or Gdansk?

Naxos

Naxos, the largest island in the Cyclades, is a gem waiting to be discovered. Its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture make it a perfect destination for all types of travelers. Naxos offers long and flat beaches with clear, turquoise water along with inland mountains full of agriculture and ancient ruins. It has a reputation of being one of the more family-friendly islands for all of these qualities.

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 Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Naxos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Naxos is €221, 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 Naxos and Gdansk in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Naxos 75
    Gdansk 25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Naxos 150
    Gdansk 50
Compare Hotels in Naxos and Gdansk

Looking for a hotel in Naxos 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.

Hotels in Naxos


Hotels in Gdansk


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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: Naxos Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Naxos 52
    Gdansk 8.06

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naxos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naxos:

  • Naxos Private Transfer: $44
  • Private Transfer in Naxos: $67

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 Naxos or Gdansk?

Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Naxos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Naxos 107
    Gdansk 34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naxos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naxos.

  • Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $167

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Naxos 40
    Gdansk 7.68

Tours and Activities in Naxos

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Naxos are as follows:

  • Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander : $84
  • Riverbank Adventure in Naxos (Kinidaros - Eggares): $114
  • Half-Day Tour of Naxos Island (up to 7 pax): $143
  • Naxos Villages Private 4 Hour Tour: $164
  • Private Wine Three and Half-Hour Experience: $164
  • Private Full Island 5-Hour Tour: $206

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Naxos 30
    Gdansk 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 Naxos and Gdansk, we can see that Naxos 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 Naxos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naxos 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 Naxos Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Naxos or Gdansk?

Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Naxos. When comparing the sizes of Naxos 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.