Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
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 Florence. 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $118Florence $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $118, while the average daily cost in Florence is $202. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Florence $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Florence $196
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $31Florence $25
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: $109
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $109
- 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: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.99
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.62
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Bus From Airport$5.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Accomodation to Meeting Point Pickup and Transfer Service: $290
- Arrival Private Transfer: Florence Airport FLR to Florence in Luxury Van: $202
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $247
- Departure Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Airport FLR in Luxury Van: $202
- Direct transfer from Florence to Livorno with private driver: $206
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - Arrival Transfer: $157
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Pisa - Arrival Private Transfer: $166
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $50
- Florence Airport Transfers : Airport FLR to Florence City in Business Car: $176
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $47Florence $70
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.30
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour: A Tasty Adventure in Florence! : $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area: $31
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $34
- Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide: $34
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $37
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $39
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour: $40
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Pizza and Gelato Experience with Unlimited Wine: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Florence $34
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:
- 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $1,995
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $34
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $229
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.49
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Firenze Card (for Two)$112
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$22
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.74
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.86
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $1.13
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.26
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.26
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $3.43
- Florence Walking Tour: $3.43
- Self Guided Tours Florence With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.43
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Florence Hidden Gems: $3.43
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.44
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.44
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.51
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.72
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Florence $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.72
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Bottle of Wine$8.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $17
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $24
- Chianti Wineries Tour with 7 Wine Tastings from Florence: $25
- Wine Tasting at a Vineyard With a Local Winemaker: $32
- Cellar Wine Tour: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $39
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $40
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $40
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $46
- Chianti Rufina Lunch and Wine Tasting Experience: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Florence?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Florence, 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.