Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Abu Dhabi?
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 Abu Dhabi or Antalya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Antalya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Antalya?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Arab Emirates, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, and The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $197Antalya $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $111. 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 Abu Dhabi and Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Antalya $37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Antalya $74
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Antalya
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Antalya? 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: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Antalya $74
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Yas Water world Abu Dhabi With Optional Transfer: $105
- Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Ticket with Hotel Transfers: $251
- Warner Bros World and Ferrari World Combo Ticket with transfer from Dubai: $204
- Visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi From Dubai Included Transfer and Tickets: $235
- Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $32
- Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $32
- Teams Lab Phenomena Experience in Abu Dhabi with Transfers option: $56
- Snow Abu Dhabi Indoor Snow Park Adventure with Transfers: $75
- Shared/Private Car Transfers to Yas Waterworld: $41
- Shared/Private Car Transfers to Ferrari World: $41
- Private Two Way Transfer to BAPS Hindu Mandir: $98
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Dubai in Luxury Van: $230
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfers: $0.86
- Antalya Old Town City Tour w/Transfer & Lunch: $4.61
- Land Of Legends Night Show Transfer with Optional Private: $8.29
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $12
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $14
- Antalya Land Of Legends Night Show Tour with Transfer: $15
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour: $15
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Transfer: $15
- Antalya Airport Private Transfer to (Kumköy/Alanya/Manavgat): $16
- Antalya / Belek : Quad Safari & Buggy Safari w/Hotel Transfer: $17
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show w/Shopping & Transfer: $18
- Antalya The Land of Legends Night Show Transfer: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya and Abu Dhabi 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 dayAbu Dhabi $78Antalya $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with Red Dunes 4x4 Pick Drop Dinner Shows: $39
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $50
- Experience Abu Dhabi Yas Island by Dhow Cruise at Sea with Dinner: $55
- Luxury Dhow Dinner Cruise Abu Dhabi Yas Island: $56
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Camel Ride and Live Shows: $56
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $58
- Evening Desert Safari Camel Ride Dinner Live Shows in Abu Dhabi: $58
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows & BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner: $65
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari: BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Shows: $71
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $71
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Shows: $73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
- Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $65
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $79
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
- Antalya Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Antalya $31
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- 17 Minutes Helicopter Tour in Abu Dhabi: $245
- 2 Days 2 Park- Ferrari World +Yas Waterworld Or Warner Bros World Combo Tickets: $155
- 4 Hour Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private Tour: $265
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch: $103
- 8 hours Private Tour: Ferrari World and Louvre Museum with Pickup: $270
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $47
- Abu Dhabi Aladdin Tour: Grand Mosque, Etihad, Palace, & Louvre: $119
- Abu Dhabi All in One Tour Tradition to Innovation: $199
- Abu Dhabi City Essentials Half day tour from Abu Dhabi: $44
- Abu Dhabi City Tour: $227
- Abu Dhabi City Tour A Private Day Trip from Dubai: $279
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.55
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $5.76
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.92
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- City Tours Duden Waterfalls, Old City & Boat Ride: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $12
- Antalya/Alanya/Side: Rafting Tour at Koprulu Canyon: $13
- Antalya Outdoor Adventure: Rafting, Jeep & Quad w/Lunch: $14
- Antalya/Kemer: Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Boat Ride: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Antalya $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Antalya, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Antalya is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Antalya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Antalya?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Antalya, 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 Abu Dhabi or Antalya?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Abu Dhabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Antalya in the Summer?
Both Antalya and Abu Dhabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Antalya. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi often gets less sunshine than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 376 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi usually gets more rain in July than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Antalya 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Antalya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Antalya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Antalya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Antalya fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during autumn. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 251 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Antalya 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Antalya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Antalya. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Abu Dhabi is much warmer than Antalya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Antalya averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the winter, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 161 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Antalya. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in January than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Antalya 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Antalya in the Spring?
Both Antalya and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Antalya in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally much warmer than Antalya. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Antalya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during spring. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Antalya. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Antalya 16°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Antalya and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) |
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