A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ankara vs. Antananarivo for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ankara or Antananarivo?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Antananarivo. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Ankara or Antananarivo?

Ankara

Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar.


Which place is cheaper, Antananarivo or Ankara?

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 Ankara is $132, while the average daily cost in Antananarivo is $90. 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 Ankara and Antananarivo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $54
    Antananarivo $29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $108
    Antananarivo $58
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Antananarivo

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Antananarivo? 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 Ankara


Hotels in Antananarivo


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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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Antananarivo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $35
    Antananarivo $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $40
  • Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $40
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $66
  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $104
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $104
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $110
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $110
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $89
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Antananarivo?

Prices for flights to both Antananarivo and Ankara 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
    Ankara $53
    Antananarivo $48
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.33

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

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

  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $32
    Antananarivo $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Underground City
    $0.23

Tours and Activities in Ankara

Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $31
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
  • Private Tour with a Local: $38
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $220
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour: $268
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $441

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

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

  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $63
  • Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $139
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $205
  • Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $214
  • Hitory & Cultural with Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $280
  • Full-day road trip and Indri wildlife tour in Andasibe: $286

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Antananarivo $9.31


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Antananarivo, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Antananarivo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Antananarivo is in Africa, 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 Antananarivo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antananarivo 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Antananarivo.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Antananarivo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Antananarivo?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Antananarivo, 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.