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 Coach Bus Tours in Ireland, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Dublin $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $160. 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 $54Dublin $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Dublin $152
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 $35Dublin $22
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): $373
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $107
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $68
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $107
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $112
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $112
- 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
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$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Martinstown House Private Chauffeur Transfer: $295
- 1 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin airport DUB to Dublin: $84
- Arrival Transfer Dublin Airport to Dublin City by Van or Minibus: $112
- Belfast: Dublin Coach Transfer: $18
- Chauffeur Luxury Driver Private Transfer: $146
- Child Friendly | Dublin Airport Transfer: $173
- Conrad Hotel Dublin To Dublin Airport Private Chauffeur Transfer: $172
- Departure Private Transfer by Business Car from Dublin to Dublin airport DUB: $84
- Departure Transfer Dublin to Dublin Airport by Van or Minibus: $112
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $111
- Departure Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Luxury Van: $120
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 $31Dublin $55
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 Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $30
- The Irish House Party in Dublin (with dinner if option selected): $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $63
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $64
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $66
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $82
- Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin: $84
- Ultimate Dublin Food Tour: $87
- Private Market Tour and Irish Cooking Class in a Modern Skerries Home: $102
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Dublin $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:
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Underground City$0.23
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $34
- Private Tour with a Local: $38
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $225
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $274
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $451
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$29
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Guinness Brewery for Two$30
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St Pauls Cathedral$5.02
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Dublin Writer's Museum$7.03
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Night Tour: urban legends & History of pubs: $3.37
- Retracing Viking Origins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.72
- Dublin city tour: audio guide in your smartphone: $6.48
- Alien Invasion Quest Experience in Dublin: $7.29
- Dublin Old Town: Famous Pubs Quest Experience: $7.29
- Temple Bar Self-Guided Must-See Highlights Tour: $7.57
- Dublin Retracing Viking Origins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.86
- Dublin Ghost Hunt Quest Experience: $8.42
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $8.67
- City Discovery Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $8.77
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Dublin Adventure: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Dublin $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
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $19
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $20
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery: Trilogy Experience: $25
- Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl: $25
- Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience: $27
- Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience: $27
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $34
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.