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

Should you visit Paris or Gdansk?

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

Should I visit Paris 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: Paris or Gdansk?

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

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 Historical Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Paris?

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 Paris is €265, 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 Paris and Gdansk in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paris 153
    Gdansk 25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paris 306
    Gdansk 50
Compare Hotels in Paris and Gdansk

Looking for a hotel in Paris 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 Paris


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: Paris Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paris 21
    Gdansk 8.06
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    6.40
  • Train from Airport
    9.00
  • Metro tickets
    6.80
  • Train
    20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • One Way Private Transfer to Louvre Musuem: $88
  • 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $94
  • Airport Transfer Charles De Gaulle or Orly to and from Paris: $54
  • Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $215
  • Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $112
  • Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $166
  • Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $190
  • Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $238
  • Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $68
  • Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan : $95
  • Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $110
  • Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $117

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 Paris or Gdansk?

Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Paris 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
    Paris 72
    Gdansk 34
Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    8.00
  • Breakfast
    7.00
  • Breakfast for 2
    30
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    86
  • Dinner
    57
  • Cheese
    13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
  • Paris Food Tour: $82
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
  • Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
  • Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
  • Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
  • French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
  • Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise : $110

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paris 76
    Gdansk 7.68
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    18
  • Admission to Pantheon
    5.00
  • Catacombs (2)
    23

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
  • Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.78
  • Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.38
  • Eiffel Tower Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
  • Paris WWII: Occupation & Liberation Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
  • Paris Jewish Quarter Marais Smartphone GPSAPP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
  • Champs Elysées Paris Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $8.35
  • Latin Quarter, Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
  • Paris Big Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
  • Montmartre Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
  • Paris Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour through Art and History: $8.36

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paris 24
    Gdansk 4.48
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    14

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
  • Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
  • Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
  • Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
  • Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
  • The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
  • Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
  • Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
  • Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118

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 Paris and Gdansk, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Paris or Gdansk?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris or Gdansk in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Paris as well as Gdansk. Many travelers come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Paris is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 20°C (68°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 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 Paris this time of the year. In the summer, Paris often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Paris gets 241 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.

Paris usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Paris gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Paris 20°C (68°F) 
    Gdansk 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Paris or Gdansk in the Autumn?

Both Gdansk and Paris are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Paris in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Paris is much warmer than Gdansk in the autumn. The daily temperature in Paris averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

Paris usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Paris gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Paris usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Paris 13°C (56°F) 
    Gdansk 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Paris or Gdansk in the Winter?

Both Gdansk and Paris during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.

The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. Paris can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Paris is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the winter temperatures in Paris in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Gdansk averages at about -2°C (28°F).

In the winter, Paris often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Paris gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.

Paris usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Paris gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Paris 5°C (40°F) 
    Gdansk -2°C (28°F)

Should I visit Paris or Gdansk in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Paris and Gdansk. The spring months attract visitors to Paris because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Paris is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Paris average around 11°C (52°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).

Paris usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during spring. Paris gets 172 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Paris usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Paris gets 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Paris 11°C (52°F) 
    Gdansk 6°C (43°F)

Typical Weather for Gdansk and Paris

Paris Gdansk
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 5°C (40°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) -2°C (28°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Feb 6°C (42°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) -2°C (28°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Mar 8°C (47°F) 52 mm (2.1 in) 1°C (34°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 11°C (52°F) 50 mm (1.9 in) 6°C (43°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jul 20°C (68°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 20°C (67°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Oct 13°C (56°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 2°C (36°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 5°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) -2°C (28°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)