Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
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 Kyoto. 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesKyoto Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $119Kyoto $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $119, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $118. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Kyoto $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Kyoto $132
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $32Kyoto $7.87
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:
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $52
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $110
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $43
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $110
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $55
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $52
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $615
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $130
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $351
- Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kyoto Station: $74
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $320
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $294
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $204
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $509
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport (ITM): $211
- NARUTO & BORUTO at Nijigen no Mori Park Entry & Bus Transfer: $46
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $202
- Private Airport Transfer: Itami Airport ⇄ Kyoto City: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $48Kyoto $43
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: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Arashiyama Veggie Kitchen: Hands-on Tempura & riceboll Cooking: $36
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Tour with a Local: $50
- Dinner with Maiko: $63
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $63
- Dinner with Maiko: $64
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $65
- Nishiki Market Food Tour with Local Guide: $67
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $68
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $70
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $70
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Kyoto $14
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 Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $34
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $35
- Private Tour with a Local: $40
- 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: $232
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,024
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience: $3.86
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $6.32
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.73
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour: $7.99
- Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Kyoto: $8.15
- Kyoto Railway Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Ticket Japan: $14
- 160 year old Building Tour with Matcha and Kimono: $14
- Nijo-jo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Guided Tour: $18
- Kyoto Railway Museum Advance Tickets: $19
- Toei Kyoto Studio Park Admission Ticket: $20
- Experience the 400 year old tradition of BAMBOO TAMASUDARE: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Kyoto $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $43
- Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $46
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $67
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $88
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $95
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $107
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $108
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $193
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $227
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $237
- Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $246
- Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $252
When comparing the travel costs between Ankara and Kyoto, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Ankara is in Europe and Kyoto is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Kyoto?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Kyoto, 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.