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

Should you visit Ankara or San Francisco?

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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

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.

San Francisco

San Francisco is a beautiful city that is famous for it's picturesque neighborhoods, liberal character, and stunning location on the bay. Some people describe San Francisco as the United State's most "European City." This title most likely comes from its compact development and its easy walkability. It also has no shortage of parks and public spaces where you can pass some time. The city sits on the end of a peninsula and offers stunning views of the blue bay, rolling green hills, and the striking Golden Gate Bridge.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.


Which place is cheaper, San Francisco 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
    San Francisco Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Ankara $127
    San Francisco $251

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $127, while the average daily cost in San Francisco is $251. 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 San Francisco in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    San Francisco $130
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    San Francisco $260
Compare Hotels in Ankara and San Francisco

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or San Francisco? 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 San Francisco


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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 San Francisco Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    San Francisco $16
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 Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • 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
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $102
  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $102
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $57
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $48
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $48
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $48
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46

Typical Local Transportation Prices in San Francisco

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in San Francisco:


  • Taxi to SFO
    $45
  • Golden Gate Bridge Toll
    $6.00
  • Alcatraz Tour
    $30

Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Francisco

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

  • Luxury transfer between San Francisco and SFO Airport: $130
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Airport SFO to San Francisco in Luxury SUV: $138
  • California: Oakland Airport Transfer from San Francisco: $180
  • California: Oakland Airport Transfer to San Francisco: $180
  • California: SFE Airport Transfer from San Francisco: $140
  • California: SFE Airport Transfer to San Francisco: $140
  • Departure Private Transfer: San Francisco to Airport SFO in Business Car: $106
  • Departure Private Transfer: San Francisco to Airport SFO in Luxury Car: $166
  • Departure Private Transfer: San Francisco to Airport SFO in Luxury Van: $122
  • Napa Valley 1-Way Transfer to/from the San Francisco Airport: $400
  • Private Airport Transfer From SFO to San Francisco Union Square: $150
  • Private Airport Transfer From San Francisco Union Square To SFO: $150

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or San Francisco?

Prices for flights to both San Francisco 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
    San Francisco $79
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 San Francisco

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

  • San Francisco Virtual Food Tour with Local Guide: $19
  • Online Cooking Class Pepper Steak Great for Team Building: $20
  • Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings by Chef Sunflower Li: $25
  • North Beach and Little Italy Food Tour: $84
  • Secret Food Tours San Francisco: $84
  • Buffet Lunch or Dinner Cruise on the Bay: $87
  • San Francisco Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $89
  • Mission District Food Tour with Tastings: $92
  • San Francisco Food Tour: Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: $95
  • Secret Food Tour of North Beach and Chinatown: $97
  • Mission District Walking Food Tour: $99
  • San Francisco North Beach Food Tour: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    San Francisco $31
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
    $0.22

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 ) : $32
  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $214
  • Private Tour with a Local: $37
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $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 San Francisco

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Francisco.

  • San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure: $1.02
  • San Francisco Private English Guided, Full-Day Sightseeing Tour: $5.00
  • Historical San Anselmo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.24
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Golden Gate Bridge: $5.99
  • Self Guided Chinatown Tour: Food, History and Culture: $5.99
  • Ghosts & Hauntings Audio App Walking Tour: $6.99
  • The Ghosts of San Francisco Haunted Audio App Walking Tour: $6.99
  • San Francisco's Glen Park and Glen Canyon: A Self-Guided Tour: $7.55
  • The Secrets of Golden Gate Park: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
  • Over the Rainbow in the Castro: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
  • Unfolding the Financial District: A San Francisco Chronicle Self-Guided Tour: $7.99
  • Capitola: App-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99

For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Museums in San Francisco, The Best Outdoor Activities in San Francisco, and Things to Do In San Francisco on a Rainy Day.


Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    San Francisco $22

Sample the Local Flavors in San Francisco

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in San Francisco:

  • Private Self Guided Tour and Bar Crawl in Chinatown San Francisco: $5.00
  • SF Pub Crawl and Clubbing Experience: $27
  • Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
  • Local Distillery Cocktail Class, Skyline Views, City History: $42
  • Walk with Spirits: A Haunted Pub Crawl in San Francisco: $48
  • Wine Tasting on the Bay: $85
  • Napa Valley Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings: $104
  • Half-Day Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings: $126
  • From Napa & Sonoma Valley Full-Day Wine Tour: $140
  • From Napa & Sonoma Valley Full-Day Wine Tour: $140
  • Alcatraz and Sausalito California Wine Tasting Experience: $150
  • Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour: $161


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and San Francisco, we can see that San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Francisco 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 San Francisco Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or San Francisco?

Ankara has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of San Francisco. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and San Francisco, 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.