Which place is cheaper, Rome 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 Rome?
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 Rome. 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 Rome?
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.
Rome
Rome is the kind of city that refuses to stay in the past, even though history is everywhere you look. Ancient ruins rise beside buzzing cafes, scooters zip past Renaissance palaces, and quiet cobblestone lanes suddenly open onto grand piazzas filled with fountains, churches, and street performers. It is a city of layers: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica, neighborhood trattorias, stylish boutiques, and late-night gelato walks all woven together into one unforgettable experience. Whether you come for the art, the food, the history, or the simple pleasure of wandering without a plan, Rome has a way of making every day feel like a discovery.
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 Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $99Rome $241
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $99, while the average daily cost in Rome is $241. 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 Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $40Rome $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $80Rome $210
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Rome
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Rome? 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 Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $26Rome $25
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$0.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers: $47
- Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle: $64
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $112
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $112
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $53
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $41
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $53
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)$2.33
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Train to the Airport$17
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Taxi to Airport$52
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- “Skip the Taxi Line : Private FCO ↔ Rome Transfer with Pro Driver”: $53
- Airport Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome by Luxury Van: $110
- Airport Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Business Car: $124
- Appian Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfere: $74
- Arrival Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome by Business Car: $124
- Arrival in Airport Transfer & Exclusive City Introduction: $264
- Caracalla Baths Ticket with Transfer and Audio Guide App: $70
- Catacombs Tour with Transfer – Optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi: $58
- Catacombs in Rome with private transfer: $130
- Ciampino Airport transfer: $118
- Ciampino to Rome city transfers: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome 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 $40Rome $97
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$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $70
- Sustainable Home Cooking Class in Ankara: $85
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$16
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches$3.48
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Cafe e doce$4.65
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Pizza (Fast Food)$3.08
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$37
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Cheese and bread$12
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Espresso$2.33
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Dinner$67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Pizzas and Piazzas: A Self-Guided Walk of Rome’s Culinary Culture: $20
- Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome: $40
- Rome Food Tour for Breakfast Lovers: $41
- Rome Pizza Making Class for Families in Trastevere: $46
- Rome Food Tour: Tastings in the Jewish Ghetto & Campo de' Fiori: $46
- Rome Early Morning Breakfast and Sightseeing Food Tour: $46
- Cappuccino, Moka and Tiramisù Cooking Class in Central Rome: $48
- The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome: $50
- Rome Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $51
- Cooking Class in the Heart of Pizza and Tiramisu Making: $52
- Rome Street Food Tour and Jewish Ghetto Area Guided Sightseeing: $53
- Tasty Rome Street Food Tour around Campo de' Fiori Market & Jewish Ghetto: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $24Rome $42
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$0.17
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-Guided Secrets of Ankara Exploration Game Tour: $31
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $34
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $35
- Ankara Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $175
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $185
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $236
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $300
- Full Day Cappadocia Private Tour: $300
Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)$80
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)$38
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Roma Pass$35
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)$23
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Segway Tour$87
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rome Best Kept Secrets: Self-Guided City Tour: $3.53
- Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour: $3.77
- Ancient City Walking Tour at Twilight: $4.13
- Hidden Treasures — A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.71
- Historical Walking Tour in Rome City Center with Hidden Gems: $4.72
- Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio: $4.72
- Saint Peter's Basilica Vatican Tour: $4.72
- Experience Rome Trevi Fountain with Ticket: $4.72
- Tour of Rome to Visit the Most Iconic Monuments: $5.00
- Rome Timeless Trail Self Guided Walking Tour with App: $5.50
- Rome Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $5.90
- Rome Pantheon Entry Ticket: $5.90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $11Rome $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine$7.56
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Pint of Beer$7.38
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Beer$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Cabaret and Burlesque Show: $35
- Rome’s Exclusive Wine Tasting: Sip Near the Colosseum!: $38
- Rome's Ultimate Party aka the Spanish Steps Pub Crawl: $40
- Winery Tour, Wine Tasting near Rome with Optional Lunch: $46
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $50
- Rome Premium Wine Tasting: 3, 4, 5 or 6 Wines with Expert Guide: $53
- EAT AND DRINK LIKE A LOCAL - Wine Tasting in Trastevere w/ Gelato: $53
- Premium Wine Tasting Experience by the Vatican: $59
- Burlesque lessons with the best Italian stars: $59
- Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Underground Cellar in Rome: $64
- Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $65
- Rome Bar Crawl: Interactive Night Tour with Games and Karaoke: $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Rome, we can see that Rome 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome 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 Rome Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Rome?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 37% larger than the population of Rome. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Rome, 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.