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

Should you visit Ankara or Ottawa?

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 Ottawa. 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 Ottawa?

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.

Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. A city of many ethnic populations, Ottawa is uniquely bilingual with English as the first language of the population's majority and French as a close second.  It is best known as the nation's capital, which is centered on Parliament Hill, an architectural landmark as well as the seat of government.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vancouver, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Toronto.


Which place is cheaper, Ottawa 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 Ottawa is $128. 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 Ottawa in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Ottawa $17
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Ottawa $34
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Ottawa

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Ottawa? 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 Ottawa


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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 Ottawa Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Ottawa $6.89
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 Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • 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
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $47
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $42
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $47
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $59
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $99
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ottawa

Also for Ottawa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $209
  • Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport (YOW) - Departure Private Transfer: $172
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Ottawa?

Prices for flights to both Ottawa 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
    Ottawa $28
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 Ottawa

For Ottawa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical : $74
  • Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $78
  • Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour: $78
  • Old-Aylmer Food Tour - Food Tour From Ottawa : $78
  • A Taste of Canada Food Tour: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Ottawa $38
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 : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $31
  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $209
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • 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 Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180

Tours and Activities in Ottawa

For Ottawa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Rockcliffe Exploration Game and Tour: $6.78
  • Downtown Private Investigator Quest Experience: $7.82
  • Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa: $7.82
  • Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.34
  • Ottawa Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Ottawa by Wacky Walks: $9.93
  • Casino Link Cruise to NCC River house: $10
  • Ottawa : Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel: $15
  • Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game Ticket: $17
  • Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Canadian Tire Center: $18
  • Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour: $20
  • Solar Palapa Experience on the Ottawa River: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Ottawa $17


When comparing the travel costs between Ankara and Ottawa, we can see that Ottawa 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 Ottawa is in North America, 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 Ottawa Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Ottawa?

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