A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ankara vs. Guatemala City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ankara or Guatemala City?

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 Guatemala City. 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 Guatemala City?

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.

Guatemala City

Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City or Ankara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $128, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $55. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Guatemala City $24
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Guatemala City $48
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Guatemala City

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Guatemala City? 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.

Hotels in Ankara


Hotels in Guatemala City


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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 Guatemala City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Guatemala City $6.18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $42
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $47
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $47
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $59
  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $99
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $99
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:

  • Antigua: One way shared transfer to Guatemala City: $24
  • From Guatemala City One way shared transfer to Semuc Champey: $49
  • From One way shared transfer to El Paredon: $59
  • Guatemala Airport Roundtrip Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $56
  • Guatemala City Airport GUA to San Felipe de Lara-Arrival Transfer: $236
  • One way Shared Transfer to Antigua: $24
  • One way private transfer to Antigua: $64
  • Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport: $23
  • Private Airport Transfer to Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala: $25
  • Private Ground Transfer Airport to Antigua Guatemala: $95
  • Private Ground Transfer Guatemala City To Panajachel, LakeAtitlan: $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Guatemala City?

Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ankara $51
    Guatemala City $27
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.

  • Cooking class/Pepian Workshop: $35
  • Cooking and class with Private Guatemalan Chef : $72
  • Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $90
  • Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
  • Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Cooked Under Volcanic Heat: $180
  • Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Guatemala City $1.21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • 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: $30
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $31
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $209
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,172

Tours and Activities in Guatemala City

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:

  • Half Day Antigua Guatemala Tour: $17
  • Half Day Guatemala City Tour: $27
  • 2-Hour Culture and Historical Tour From Guatemala: $29
  • Half-Day Guatemala City Explorer Tour: $34
  • Walking Tour: $35
  • Graffiti Walking Tour in 4 Grados Norte Guatemala City : $35
  • City walking tour Guatemala City and Relieff Map: $47
  • UNESCO JEWELS: Antigua Half Day Tour from Guatemala City: $49
  • Private Night City Photo Tour in Guatemala: $50
  • Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $50
  • Half-Day Guatemala City Tour : $55
  • Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Guatemala City $6.85


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Guatemala City, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Guatemala City is in Central America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Guatemala City.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Guatemala City?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Guatemala City. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Guatemala City, 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.