Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesVienna Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $118Vienna $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $118, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $200. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Vienna $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Vienna $212
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $31Vienna $21
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$0.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $52
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $54
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $110
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $43
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $385
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $91
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $111
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $112
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $91
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Car: $115
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $79
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $58
- Bratislava - Vienna Airport: Direct & Reliable Bus Transfer: $11
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Bratislava: Car transfer to Vienna or Vienna to Bratislava: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $47Vienna $65
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$0.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $46
- Schnitzel-Cooking Class & Tasting: $71
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $78
- 3.5-Hour Danube 70s, 80s, 90s Party Cruise w/ Dinner: $78
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $85
- Strauss Dinner Show: $91
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $97
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $98
- Mirage Magic Royal - The magic dinner show with Wolfgang Moser: $113
- Mirage Burlesque Spectacular - Dinner Show: $113
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Vienna $44
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$0.21
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 ) : $35
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $232
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $34
- Private Tour with a Local: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- 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 Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
- İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $2.77
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.46
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour, Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $6.94
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.95
- Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.36
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Vienna Spy Mission: Self-Guided Espionage Adventure: $9.25
- Wurstelprater Vienna Exploration Game and Tour: $9.25
- Freud in Vienna Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game: $9.25
- Vienna Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.25
- Guided tour of Fischer von Erlach's stables: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $9.09
- Pub Crawl with Nightclub Entry: $14
- Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery: $23
- Ottakringer Brewery tour: $23
- Thursday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria : $25
- City Center Pub Crawl: $28
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar: $43
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $51
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $52
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $67
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Vienna?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Vienna, 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.