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

Should you visit Ankara or Belgrade?

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 Belgrade. 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 Belgrade?

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.

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Ankara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $118, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $45. 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 Belgrade in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $57
    Belgrade $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $114
    Belgrade $62
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Belgrade

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Belgrade? 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 Belgrade


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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 Belgrade Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $37
    Belgrade $5.65
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
    $0.16

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
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $60
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $65
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $66
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $72
  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $77
  • 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
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $131
  • Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $52
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $217
  • Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $71
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $147
  • Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $241
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $47
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $253
  • Bus transfer between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.70
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Belgrade?

Prices for flights to both Belgrade 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 $33
    Belgrade $9.37
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

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


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

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

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $72
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $76
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $169

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Belgrade $4.55
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
    $0.25

Tours and Activities in Ankara

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

  • Family-Friendly Smartphone Walking Tour: $6.00
  • Quick Tour, Essentials of Ankara: $6.00
  • Inns and Baths City Sightseeing Mobile Audio Guide: $6.00
  • Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $31
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
  • 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
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $221

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.52
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.52
  • Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.61
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
  • Belgrade late morning walking tour: $21
  • Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $23
  • Enjoy the First and the Best E-Bike Tour in Belgrade: $28

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $15
    Belgrade $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $49
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $50
  • Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $50
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
  • Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $55
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $61
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $83
  • Private Wine Tour in Royal Region: $87
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $97
  • Full-Day Tour along Danube with Three Stronghold Sightseeing and Wine Tasting: $215


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Belgrade, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.

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


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Belgrade?

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