Which place is cheaper, Atlanta or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Atlanta?
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 Atlanta. 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 Atlanta?
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.
Atlanta
Atlanta is a city rich in history but modern in its development and industry. It has a population of just under 500,000 with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area. It is also the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States The city is rich in culture and was at the center of the civil rights movement. It is the capital of the state of Georgia, and was home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It has the world's busiest airport and arguably some of the country's worst traffic, but the residents are recognized for their friendly and welcoming nature and the city is lush with green trees and wonderful parks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to United States of America, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Las Vegas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $111Atlanta $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $111, while the average daily cost in Atlanta is $173. 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 Atlanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54Atlanta $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Atlanta $180
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Atlanta
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Atlanta? 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Atlanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Atlanta $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara - Cappadocia Private Transfer (Mercedes Vito): $377
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $113
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $113
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $107
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $107
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $68
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Atlanta:
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MARTA Subway Ticket$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atlanta
Also for Atlanta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs RoundTrip PrivateTransfer: $75
- Atlanta Hartsfield/Jackson Airport Transfer To or From: $90
- Atlanta International Airport: Transfer to Atlanta City: $70
- Atlanta Private Airport Transfer: $155
- One Way Hartsfield-Jackson ATL Airport Transfer Svc: $100
- Transfer from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport: $150
- Transfer from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: $150
- Departure Private Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury Car: $268
- Departure Transfer From Atlanta to Hartsfield Airport ATL by Van: $300
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL by Luxury SUV: $138
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury SUV: $138
- Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL) to Lithia Springs - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Atlanta?
Prices for flights to both Atlanta 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
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Food Meals for one dayAnkara $31Atlanta $43
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.34
Typical Food Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Atlanta:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$15
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Lunch$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atlanta
For Atlanta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $69
- City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $69
- 2 Hour Holiday Market Food Tour with Snowman Biscuit Class: $70
- Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class: $70
- 2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $93
- Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour: $99
- Atlanta Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Private Truist Park and Battery Braves Atlanta Food Tour: $129
- Truist Park & The Battery Atlanta Food Tour: $129
- Prohibition Themed Downtown Atlanta Progressive Dinner: $275
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Atlanta $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.24
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $50
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $34
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $277
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $226
- Private Tour with a Local: $39
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $455
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Tours and Activities in Atlanta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Atlanta.
- Atlanta Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $10
- Sights & Highlights Walking tour: $11
- Atlanta Braves Baseball Game Ticket at Truist Park: $12
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Decatur GA: $15
- SkyView Ferris Wheel Ticket: $18
- Atlanta Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $18
- Skip the Ticket Line: World of Coca-Cola Admission in Atlanta: $23
- World of Coca-Cola Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry: $23
- Amazing Atlanta Amazing Race & Tour: $24
- LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta Admission Ticket: $28
- LEGO® Discovery Center Admission Ticket: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Atlanta $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Atlanta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Atlanta:
- ATLANTA Yes, Queen! Drag Queen Pub Crawl : $40
- Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains : $115
- Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta : $120
- North Georgia Mountains Two Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $155
- North Georgia Mountains Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $170
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Atlanta, we can see that Atlanta is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Atlanta is in North America, 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 Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara 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 Atlanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Atlanta than you might in Ankara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Atlanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Atlanta?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Atlanta. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Atlanta, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.