Gdansk travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gdansk
With a population of 461,865, Gdansk is the largest city in Pomorskie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gdansk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Gdansk
If you’re looking for affordable options, Treinta y Tres (Aleja Grunwaldzka 472 C) and Eliksir (Ul. Mariana Hemara 1) are great picks.
When to visit Gdansk
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gdansk in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Gdansk, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Gdansk
Plane
When flying to Gdansk, you’ll arrive at Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Gdansk from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h.
Train
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Gdansk, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gdansk to Warsaw takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wroclaw, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 4h 52m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Gdansk Glówny is the busiest station in Gdansk. Another popular train station is Gdańsk Oliwa, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gdansk is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 283 km from Gdansk. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gdansk, including FlixBus, Bus and LUX Express. From Poznan, the bus ride to Gdansk takes 410 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 443 km. Gdansk’s bus station is located 7 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Gdansk
Where to stay in Gdansk
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Gdansk Boutique to great affordable options like the Hotel Faros, Gdansk offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 112 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto and Trip & Hostel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gdansk, with prices from C$ 18 to C$ 1,708 per night. Śródmieście is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gdansk are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gdansk
Most booked hotels in Gdansk
Renting a car in Gdansk
Renting a car in Gdansk costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 126 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gdansk.
Expect to pay C$ 2.23 per litre in Gdansk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.74 and C$ 35.65. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gdansk, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.