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

Should you visit Ankara or Zagreb?

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 Zagreb. 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 Zagreb?

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.

Zagreb

Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.

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 Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.


Which place is cheaper, Zagreb or Ankara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $127, while the average daily cost in Zagreb is $93. 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 Zagreb in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Zagreb $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Zagreb $102
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Zagreb

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Zagreb? 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 Zagreb


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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 Zagreb Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Zagreb $9.53
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:

  • Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $102
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $102
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $57
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $48
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $48
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $48
  • 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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:

  • Airport transfer to your Hotel Accommodation in Zagreb: $30
  • Bratislava: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to BTS: $383
  • Budapest: Private transfer to Zagreb or Zagreb to Budapest: $449
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $45
  • CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Airport: $63
  • CO2-Offset Transfer from Zagreb City to Zagreb Train/Bus Station: $45
  • From Sarajevo: One-Way Transfer to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes: $420
  • From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $146
  • From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
  • From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $146
  • Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $146
  • Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Sibenik: $261

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Zagreb?

Prices for flights to both Zagreb 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
    Zagreb $30
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 Zagreb

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.

  • Štrukli cooking class with Dolac Market Tour: $84
  • Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $93
  • Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $94
  • Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History: $100
  • Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $126
  • Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $137
  • Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $142
  • PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $164

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Zagreb $12
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 Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
  • Private Tour with a Local: $37
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • İstanbul: Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar: $180
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $214
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280

Tours and Activities in Zagreb

Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $6.29
  • Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.34
  • Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $9.97
  • VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $13
  • Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $13
  • City Walking Tour w/ Funicular Ride and WW2 Tunnels: $15
  • Small Group Walking Tour City Center and WW2 Tunnels: $17
  • Guided City Tour with WWII Tunnels: $21
  • Explore A Guided Walking Tour of the City Centre: $21
  • Group walking tour of Zagreb (funicular included): $21
  • Personalized Eclectic Small-Group Walking Tour: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Zagreb $9.34

Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb

Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $26
  • Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $31
  • Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $99
  • Winery & Wine tasting on Zagorje hill - private tour near Zagreb: $105
  • Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $157
  • Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $189
  • Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $191
  • Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $232
  • Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $252


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Zagreb, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Ankara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ankara than you might in Zagreb.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Zagreb Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Zagreb?

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