Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ankara or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik. 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 Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $118Dubrovnik $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $118, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $138. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Dubrovnik $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Dubrovnik $114
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $31Dubrovnik $14
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$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- 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
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $110
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $110
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $54
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $52
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $52
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport: $50
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $29
- Arrival Private Transfers: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik in Luxury Van: $54
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $216
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $33
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $39
- Departure Private Transfers: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV in Business Car: $48
- Direct And Private Transfer From Dubrovnik To Split: $75
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $116
- Dubrovnik Airport Private Transfer to Dubrovnik Hotels: $66
- Dubrovnik Airport Transfer: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $47Dubrovnik $65
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$0.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $49
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $89
- Gastro Cruise | Dinner and Boat ride around Dubrovnik Old Town: $90
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik: $133
- Flavours of Dubrovnik - Food Tour: $133
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $135
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $139
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m above ground: $151
- Old Town Food Tour: $152
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $162
- Eat Like A Local On A Food Tour: $174
- 3 Hour Sites and Bites Food Tour in Dubrovnik: $176
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Dubrovnik $22
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$0.21
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $35
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $232
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $34
- Private Tour with a Local: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- 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 Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
- İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$60
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$51
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $1.73
- Dubrovnik Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $9.09
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.25
- Love Stories Museum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket: $10
- Red History Museum Regular Ticket: $10
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town: $12
- Dubrovnik Old Town: Easy paced and accessible History tour: $16
- Group tour: Dubrovnik Walking Tour (1h duration, 9:30am, 6pm: $16
- 45-Minute Panoramic Cruise Tour: $17
- Panorama Tour Around Old Town Dubrovnik: $17
- Group Tour Evening Stroll Through The Old Town: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Dubrovnik $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Xperience: $33
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Sunset and Wine / Dubrovnik Sunset Tour and Premium Wine Tasting : $57
- Konavle wine tasting tour from Dubrovnik with 2 vinery's: $57
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $64
- Sunset Wine Tasting At Panorama Point: $72
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $80
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $85
- From Island of Korčula with wine tasting: $90
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $90
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $100
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Dubrovnik?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Dubrovnik, 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.