Which place is cheaper, Rhodes or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes. 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 Rhodes?
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.
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $115Rhodes $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $115, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is $147. 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 Rhodes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $56Rhodes $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $112Rhodes $126
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Rhodes
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Rhodes? 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 Rhodes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $37Rhodes $53
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$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara - Cappadocia Private Transfer (Mercedes Vito): $370
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $77
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $72
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $63
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $60
- 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 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
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride$7.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Airport Transfer to Rhodes Town city or Faliraki (ONE WAY: $55
- Accessible Private Transfer Services - Rhodes: $60
- Airport Transfer - From/To Airport - From/To Rhodes: $53
- Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Self-guided Transfer: $32
- Diagoras Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Rhodes: $39
- From Boat Trip to Symi Island with Hotel Transfer: $69
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $27
- Lindos comfortable Transfer with aprx 5hrs Free Time: $22
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Lindos: $74
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Rhodes town: $29
- One Way Shuttle Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos-Ixia: $14
- Private One Way Transfer From Rhodes to Rhodes Airport : $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Rhodes?
Prices for flights to both Rhodes 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 $32Rhodes $51
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$0.35
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee$2.12
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Dinner for Two$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- All Inclusive Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Unlimited Aperol Spritz, Beer, Wine: $44
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $59
- Sunset Cruise w/ Gourmet Dinner, Drinks & Live Music: $75
- Rhodes Exclusive Sunset Cruise Gourmet Dinner, Drinks Guitar duet: $76
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $77
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $86
- Traditional Greek COOKING class and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $87
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $87
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $103
- Walking Food Tour in the Medieval Town of Rhodes: $381
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $34Rhodes $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:
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Underground City$0.25
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $33
- Private Tour with a Local: $38
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour: $49
- 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: $221
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $272
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour (3 Days-2 Nights): $447
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.07
- Rhodes Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Treasure Hunt & Tour: $7.07
- Medieval City Self-Guided Game & Tour: $9.57
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $9.79
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views from Rhodes: $11
- Palace of the Grand Master E-Ticket & Audio Tour: $12
- Palace of the Grand Master Admission Ticket: $13
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $14
- Palace of the Grand Master Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $15Rhodes $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $38
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $54
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting : $55
- Enchanting Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour: $56
- Rhodes Island Tour: Lindos, Old Town, Pottery Workshop, Wine Tasting : $61
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $65
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $87
- Gourmet Journey: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $87
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $98
- Private Wine Tasting for Experts: $98
- Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience: $100
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Rhodes, we can see that Rhodes 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Rhodes?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Rhodes, 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.