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 $91Dubrovnik $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $91, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $177. 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 $37Dubrovnik $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $74Dubrovnik $146
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 $24Dubrovnik $24
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$0.10
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 Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $108
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $108
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $69
- Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle: $62
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $55
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $51
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $51
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers: $40
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$1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $66
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $262
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $274
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Business Car: $56
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV by MB Van: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Business Car: $45
- Arrival Transfer: Airport DBV to Dubrovnik by Luxury Van: $56
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $23
- Departure Private Transfer from Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Minivan: $60
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $40
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 $37Dubrovnik $84
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$0.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Sustainable Home Cooking Class in Ankara: $75
- Home Cooking Class, Sustainable Tables & Stories: $104
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $291
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)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $113
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $114
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $124
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $130
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour With 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $135
- Richet Cooking Class Discover Dubrovnik Culinary Treasures: $137
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $154
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $157
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $160
- Ston & Peljesac: All-Inclusive 5-Course Dinner with Premium Wine: $165
- Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $250
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $22Dubrovnik $17
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$0.16
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4-Day Eastern Anatolia Tour on the Touristic Eastern Express: $1,922
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $34
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Local: $27
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $228
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Highlights: $24
- Ankara Walking Tour with a Local: $30
- Ankara Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $17,285
- Atakule Tower Observation Deck Ticket: $13
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
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.
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.41
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $3.41
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $4.85
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Audio Tour in Dubrovnik: $5.00
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.12
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.69
- Dubrovnik Audio guided walking tour 1h and 18 audio reviews: $6.72
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.12
- Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $10
- Museum of Selfies & Illusions Dubrovnik Ticket: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $9.79Dubrovnik $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $68
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $91
- 2-Hour Kayaking at Sunset with Wine Tasting and Appetizers: $97
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $103
- Konavle Valley Wine Tasting from Dubrovnik with Light Lunch: $108
- Peljesac Peninsula Day Trip from Wine Tasting and Ston Village Tour: $131
- Peljesac peninsula private wine tour from Dubrovnik: $137
- Private Dubrovnik Highlights & Wine Tasting Tour: $141
- Luxury Speedboat Tour with Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik: $142
- 1 Hour and Half Food & Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik Old Town: $150
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.