Which place is cheaper, Dublin or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Dublin?
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 Dublin. 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 Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $116Dublin $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $116, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $155. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $57Dublin $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $114Dublin $148
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $37Dublin $21
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 City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $76
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $71
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $64
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $60
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $109
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $109
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- 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 Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $39
- Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin airport DUB to Dublin: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Dublin Airport DUB to Dublin in Business Car: $103
- Belfast | Coach transfer from / to Dublin: $11
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $168
- Conrad Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $167
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Minibus: $109
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $103
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $111
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers : $182
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Bellinter House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $293
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Loughcrew Gardens Private Chauffeur Transfer: $299
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Tankardstown House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $32Dublin $53
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$0.36
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Walking Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $29
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $71
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $80
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $95
- The Food Tour: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $34Dublin $27
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$0.25
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quick Tour, Essentials of Ankara: $6.00
- Family-Friendly Smartphone Walking Tour: $6.00
- Inns and Baths City Sightseeing Mobile Audio Guide: $6.00
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
- Private Tour with a Local: $37
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $48
- 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: $218
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$28
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Guinness Brewery for Two$29
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St Pauls Cathedral$4.87
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Dublin Writer's Museum$6.82
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.19
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Dublin city tour: audio guide for smartphone in French: $5.32
- Dublin city tour: audio guide in your smartphone: $5.32
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Dublin: $5.46
- Turtle Bunbury's A Self-Guided Audio Tour from a Celebrated Author: $5.99
- Temple Bar Self-Guided Must-See Highlights Tour: $6.28
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $6.28
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.33
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.38
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.38
- Stories of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $15Dublin $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- Dublin Traditional Irish Pub Crawl: $19
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $20
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $21
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $23
- Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Dublin?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Dublin, 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.