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

Should you visit Ankara or Auckland?

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 Auckland. 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 Auckland?

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.

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Auckland 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 $127, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $151. 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 Auckland in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Auckland $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Auckland $166
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Auckland

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Auckland? 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 Auckland


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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 Auckland Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Auckland $15
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
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $48
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $48
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $48
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $58
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $100
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.05
  • Airport Shuttle
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

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

  • Airport Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland by Sedan Car: $83
  • Airport transfers: $101
  • Arrival Private Transfer Auckland Airport to North Shore or Henderson Luxury Car: $129
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Van: $119
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Car: $115
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $115
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Sedan Car: $90
  • Auckland Airport & Ground Transfers - Private Luxury Car/ Van.: $103
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $171
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore - Arrival Private Transfer: $118
  • Auckland Airport Private One-Way or Round-Trip Transfer: $87
  • Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Auckland?

Prices for flights to both Auckland 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 $51
    Auckland $44
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

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


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

Typical Food Prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

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

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $90
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $92
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $99
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $504

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Auckland $26
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
    $0.22

Tours and Activities in Ankara

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

  • 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,153
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $211
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235

Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $31
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $114

Tours and Activities in Auckland

For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
  • Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $18
  • Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
  • The Hunt for the Missing Monarch - An Auckland Adventure: $23
  • Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $30
  • Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $30
  • Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $31
  • Auckland Harbour Cruise: $32
  • Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $33
  • From Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket: $33
  • Auckland Glowworm Tour: $34

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Auckland $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $104
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $132
  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $141
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $155
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $159
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $169
  • Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $182
  • City Tour with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $186
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $197
  • Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $202
  • Wine Tasting and Sculpture Trail Walk: $225


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Auckland, we can see that Auckland 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 Auckland is in Pacific, 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland 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 Auckland Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Auckland?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Auckland, 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.