Which place is cheaper, Cambridge or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Ankara or Cambridge?
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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge?
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.
Cambridge
Cambridge is a university city in England located along the River Cam and best-known as the home of Cambridge University, which was established in the 13th century. Aside from university architectural landmarks, Cambridge is also characterized by open green landscapes perfect for picnics and gentle walks, as well as churches, museums, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from London, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from London.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $116Cambridge $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $116, while the average daily cost in Cambridge is $166. 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 Cambridge in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $57Cambridge $90
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $114Cambridge $180
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Cambridge
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Cambridge? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Cambridge Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $37Cambridge $29
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 to Ankara Airport (ESB): $39
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $39
- 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: $109
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $109
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $60
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $64
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $71
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cambridge
Also for Cambridge, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Heathrow To Cambridge: $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Cambridge?
Prices for flights to both Cambridge 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 dayAnkara $32Cambridge $52
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
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $34Cambridge $28
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:
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $48
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $267
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $218
- Family-Friendly Smartphone Walking Tour: $6.00
- Inns and Baths City Sightseeing Mobile Audio Guide: $6.00
- Private Tour with a Local: $37
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
- Quick Tour, Essentials of Ankara: $6.00
- From Konya and Cappdocia Tour (3 Days-2 Nights): $440
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
Tours and Activities in Cambridge
For Cambridge, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.35
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.35
- Self-Guided Colleges Walking Tour and Sightseeing: $5.99
- Hidden Histories Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $5.99
- Cambridge’s Colleges and Classic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cambridge Instagram Self-Guided Tour - Top Photo Spots: $6.35
- Explore Cambridge's Grandeur: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Live Like a Student with Private Cambridge Self Guided Tours: $13
- Explore Cambridge Student Life & Top Colleges Walking Tour: $13
- Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour: $13
- Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge: $13
- University Walking Tour: $15
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $15Cambridge $28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Cambridge, we can see that Cambridge is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cambridge would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cambridge 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 Cambridge Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Cambridge?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cambridge. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Cambridge, 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.