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

Should you visit Ankara or Las Vegas?

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas?

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.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.

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Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Ankara?

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

  • Ankara Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Las Vegas Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Ankara $132
    Las Vegas $369

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $132, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $54
    Las Vegas $158
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $108
    Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Las Vegas

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas


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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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $35
    Las Vegas $53
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
    $0.15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $40
  • Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $40
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $66
  • 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: $104
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $104
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $110
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $110
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • 24 Hr Bus Pass
    $15
  • 24 hrs Deuce Bus
    $7.00
  • Taxi from Airport to the Strip
    $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:

  • Airport Transfer: $64
  • Arrival Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or LIMO with 1 hour disposal : $232
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Las Vegas Airport to Las Vegas by electric vehicle: $94
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Business Car: $193
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Luxury Car: $162
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Las Vegas Airport LAS to Las Vegas in Luxury Van: $144
  • Arrival Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas by Luxury SUV: $139
  • Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Business Car: $193
  • Departure Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Las Vegas Airport LAS in Luxury Van: $131
  • Departure Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS in Luxury SUV: $139
  • From Las Vegas Airport - Transfer to Hotel: $95
  • From Las Vegas Hotel - Transfer to Airport: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Las Vegas?

Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $53
    Las Vegas $139
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

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


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.33

Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • Coffee
    $5.00
  • Deep Fried Twinkie
    $1.07
  • Chocolate Dip Banana
    $1.07
  • Gelato
    $5.95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.

  • Wranglers Gone Rock Firelight Barn Dinner Theater: $49
  • Guest Artists Chuck Wagon Dinner Show in Henderson: $49
  • Makati Street Food tour Experience with Mari: $73
  • Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $75
  • Private Manila Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $80
  • Market Tour and Provincial Filipino Cooking Class in the Countryside: $88
  • Las Vegas Downtown walking Secret Food Tour: $89
  • Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show in Las Vegas: $100
  • Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City: $110
  • Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show: $112
  • Private Market Tour and Filipino Cooking Class in Manila with Isi: $120
  • Sunset Horseback Riding Tour with BBQ Dinner: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $32
    Las Vegas $78
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: $31
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
  • Private Tour with a Local: $38
  • 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: $220
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour: $268
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $441

Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:


  • Wedding Chapel
    $139
  • Atomic Testing Museum (two people)
    $12
  • Gondola Ride (4 person)
    $64
  • Monorail Ride
    $5.00
  • NY NY Rollercoaster
    $14
  • Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass
    $26

Tours and Activities in Las Vegas

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:

  • Ghost of Quest Experience: $7.13
  • BEEsita Sa Bukid - Guided Bee Farm Tour: $9.81
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Dowtown Las Vegas: $10
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
  • Red Rock Canyon: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $13
  • Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
  • Hoover Dam & Lake Mead: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
  • Audio Driving Tour: Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Red Rock Canyon: $15
  • Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour : $15
  • Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Las Vegas Strip: The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket: $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Las Vegas $55

Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:

  • Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
  • Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
  • Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $29
  • Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
  • Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
  • Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
  • Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $50
  • Fremont Street Party Bus and Bar Crawl: $50
  • Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
  • Red Velvet Burlesque Show in Las Vegas: $55
  • Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
  • Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Mixed Drinks: $59


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Las Vegas is in North 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 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Las Vegas?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Las Vegas, 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.