Which place is cheaper, Rome or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $115Rome $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $115, while the average daily cost in Rome is $185. 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 $56Rome $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $112Rome $192
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 $37Rome $23
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: $78
- 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): $111
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $111
- 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 Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)$2.18
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Train to the Airport$16
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Taxi to Airport$49
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Fiumicino Airport Rome (FCO) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $228
- Private Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Cruise Port: $212
- Rome Private Transfer To Civitavecchia Sea port: $98
- Transfer from Civitavecchia port to Fco Rome airport or Rome : $265
- Airport Transfer from or to Rome and Civitavecchia port: $141
- Airport to Rome Private Transfer: $234
- Airport transfer: $123
- All Italy: Private Premium Transfers in Rome: $89
- Arrival Private Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome City in Business Car: $97
- Arrival Private Transfer: Ciampino Airport CIA to Rome City in Luxury Van: $104
- Arrival Private Transfer: Fiumicino Airport FCO to Rome City in Luxury Car: $155
- Arrival in Airport Transfer & Exclusive City Introduction: $250
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 $32Rome $52
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 Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$15
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches$3.26
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Cafe e doce$4.36
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Pizza (Fast Food)$2.89
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$34
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Cheese and bread$11
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Espresso$2.18
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Dinner$63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Rome Food Tour with Wine Tasting and Farmers Market in Prati Area: $32
- Rome City Center Largest Farmers Market and Street Food Tour : $32
- Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
- Roman Dinner after History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $38
- Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting: $39
- Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $43
- Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $43
- Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza: $44
- Pub Crawl and Ultimate Party with Open Bar and Pizza: $44
- Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati: $46
- Piazza Navona Gnocchi Cooking Class: $49
- Castel Gandolfo Kayak & Swimming Lake Tour with Pizza: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $34Rome $39
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: $223
- 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
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)$75
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)$36
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Roma Pass$33
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)$22
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Segway Tour$82
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bergamo Old Town: Discovery Walk & Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Cambridge: Discovery Walk & Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.33
- Self Guided Audio Tour with 100 Captivating Stories in Rome: $3.33
- Bergamo Old Town: City Exploration Game and Tour: $5.44
- Pantheon Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $5.44
- Civitavecchia's Stories and Secrets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Twilight Treasures: An Evening Tour Through Rome's Rich History: $5.56
- Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain: $5.56
- Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome: $5.56
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Rome: $5.57
- An insider's look at A Self-Guided Audio Tour : $5.61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $15Rome $20
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$7.08
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Pint of Beer$6.90
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Beer$11
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 Entry Ticket: $33
- Vatican Quarter and Trionfale Farmers Market Food and Wine Tour: $43
- Trastevere Wine Tasting with Food Pairing and Gelato: $49
- Food & Wine Tour by the Vatican City: $50
- Wine Tasting in Trastevere with Food and Gelato: $50
- Tipsy Tour: Fun Bar Crawl In Rome with Local Guide: $55
- Roman Night Life and Burlesque Show Tour: $55
- Wine Tour in Historic Center of Rome: $56
- Agricultural Brewery Tour in the Roman Countryside: $56
- Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $60
- Local Wine Tasting: $61
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience and Vineyards Guided Tour : $66
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.
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