Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Nice?
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 Nice or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Gdansk can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Gdansk?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €169Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €169, 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 Nice and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €61Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €122Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Nice and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Nice 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €23Gdansk €8.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Airport Transfer to and from Nice City: $179
- Airport transfer Nice from to Monaco: $167
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $54
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $77
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco by Luxury Van: $135
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $120
- Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) Private Transfer to Nice/Cannes/Monaco: $32
- Côte d'Azur Airport NCE Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van: $120
- Departure Transfer from Nice City to Côte d'Azur Airport NCE in Private Car: $51
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE by Business Car: $119
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $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 Nice or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Nice 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 dayNice €85Gdansk €34
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Food Tour in Local Flavors & Niçoise Specialties: $59
- Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $60
- Food Tour Nice : $74
- Nice Food Tour – A Full Taste of French Riviera by Do Eat Better: $91
- Nice Food Tour: Food Tastings & Local Wine Experience in Nice: $97
- Nice Old Town & Local Markets Food Tour with 9+ Tastings: $99
- Food Tour of Nice with a Passionate Guide: $105
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $109
- Sunset Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine: $112
- Nice Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $114
- 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $117
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $138
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.Nice €12Gdansk €7.68
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Self Guided Tours Nice With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.58
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.72
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Old Town Highlights Walking Tour: $5.87
- Nice Raiders of the Lost City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.97
- 2 Hours Shared Nice City Walking Tour: $5.98
- Antibes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.41
- Monaco Formula 1 Circuit Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $6.93
- Exploration Game and City Tour in Nice France with your Phone: $8.36
- Nice Interactive City Tour: $8.42
- Monaco Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
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 dayNice €17Gdansk €4.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Distillery Day Tour: $11
- 4 Bars Party Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry & 5 Free Shots: $23
- 4 Bars & 1 Club Fun Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots: $24
- Bar Crawl in Nice the Ultimate Experience with night club: $24
- Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $27
- Spirits Tasting at the Distillery Le Vadrouilleur: $29
- St. Patrick's Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Club Entry: $29
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Nice:Pub Crawl with 6 Free Shots and VIP Bars&Club Access: $30
- Halloween Party : Pub Crawl Nice with 5 free shots and Masks: $35
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting within Nice city borders: $40
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 Nice and Gdansk, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Gdansk. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Nice is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Nice or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nice as well as Gdansk. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Nice is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 17°C (63°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice usually gets more rain in October than Gdansk. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 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 OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Nice or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gdansk. Nice is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In January, Nice usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Nice or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Nice during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Nice is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nice in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Nice usually gets more rain in April than Gdansk. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 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 AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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