Should you visit Ankara or Venice?
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 Venice. 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
Which place is cheaper, Venice or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $116, while the average daily cost in Venice is $248. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Venice? 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
Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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:
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Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town:
$185
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Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City:
$185
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Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town:
$185
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Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara:
$109
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Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB):
$109
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Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers:
$76
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Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre:
$75
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Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels:
$71
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Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer:
$64
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Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport:
$60
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Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara:
$39
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Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB):
$39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer:
$60
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Arrival Transfer from Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Sedan:
$48
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Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van):
$195
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Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car:
$190
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Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi:
$827
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Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer:
$163
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Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer:
$98
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Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer:
$163
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Chioggia Cruise Port to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) -Departure Private Transfer:
$207
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Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi:
$511
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Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma:
$426
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Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car:
$190
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 day
Ankara $32
Venice $70
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner:
$29
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Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings:
$47
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Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours:
$48
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Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing:
$48
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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit:
$48
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Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour:
$51
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Venetian Dinner:
$62
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Venetian Dinner:
$67
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2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant:
$73
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Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice :
$76
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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine:
$77
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Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso:
$80
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour:
$48
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Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) :
$33
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Ankara Private Walking Tour:
$266
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Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide:
$218
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Family-Friendly Smartphone Walking Tour:
$6.00
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Inns and Baths City Sightseeing Mobile Audio Guide:
$6.00
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Private Tour with a Local:
$37
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Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour):
$32
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Quick Tour, Essentials of Ankara:
$6.00
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From Konya and Cappdocia Tour (3 Days-2 Nights):
$437
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Half Day Private Tour in Ankara:
$215
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Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise:
$165
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride
$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
$8.67
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Gondola Ride (for Group)
$87
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission
$3.25
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The Glass Museum in Murano
$8.67
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
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Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour:
$2.13
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First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour:
$3.19
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Venice self guided audio tour:
$4.25
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Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto:
$4.58
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Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice :
$4.68
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From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan:
$4.79
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From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa:
$5.29
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independent walking tour with an audio guide:
$5.32
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walking tour with audio guide in French:
$5.32
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Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto:
$5.32
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Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice:
$5.43
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Doge's Palace Audio Guide (Admission Ticket NOT included):
$5.99
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine
$5.63
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Beer
$5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
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Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide:
$8.71
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Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene:
$27
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Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto:
$27
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$39
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Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron:
$59
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Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour:
$71
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$73
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$82
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Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice:
$98
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Experience Venice with a Local Sommelier: Cicchetti & Wine Tour:
$103
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A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide:
$108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Venice?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Venice, 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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