A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Antigua Guatemala for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Antigua Guatemala?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Antalya or Antigua Guatemala? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Antalya or Antigua Guatemala?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

Antigua Guatemala

Before a disastrous earthquake in 1773, Antigua was the colonial capital of Guatemala. For 200 years it had reigned as so and today shows remnants of its glorious past with Spanish colonial buildings and other architectural landmarks still standing. Due to this large amount of preserved architecture, Antigua was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now the most touristed city of Guatemala.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala, and The Best Eco Tours in Guatemala.


Which place is cheaper, Antigua Guatemala or Antalya?

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

  • Antalya Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Antigua Guatemala Prices
    Guatemala Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Antalya $130
    Antigua Guatemala $74

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $130, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $74. 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 Antalya and Antigua Guatemala in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antalya $43
    Antigua Guatemala $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antalya $86
    Antigua Guatemala $44
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Antigua Guatemala

Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Antigua Guatemala? 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 Antalya


Hotels in Antigua Guatemala


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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Antigua Guatemala Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antalya $86
    Antigua Guatemala $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

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

  • ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $525
  • antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $438
  • Land of Legends Night Show with Private Transfer from Antalya: $296
  • Antalya Tahtalı Summit Tandem Paragliding with Cable Car Transfer: $280
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Belek Transfer - Premium: $257
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Akdeniz Port Transfer - Premium: $257
  • Antalya Airport: Private Transfer to Patara: $240
  • Antalya Airport (AYT) to Lara Transfer - Supercars: $239
  • Private Transfer to Antalya Airport: $238
  • Private Transfer from Antalya to Cappadocia with Konya tour : $220
  • Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Finike / Demre: $212
  • Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $212

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala

Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $27
  • Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
  • Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $28
  • Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Puerto Quetzal Port: $185
  • Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $65
  • Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora Airport: $25
  • Private Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel Atitlan: $66
  • Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City Airport: $25

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Antigua Guatemala?

Prices for flights to both Antigua Guatemala and Antalya 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
    Antalya $35
    Antigua Guatemala $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

  • Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $45
  • Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
  • Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $59
  • Home Cooking Class: Make Traditional Baklava in Antalya: $68
  • Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
  • Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82

Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:


  • Lunch
    $3.26
  • Lunch
    $7.82

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antigua Guatemala

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

  • Taste of Guatemala,Walking Food Tour in Antigua Guatemala : $50
  • Antigua Street Food Tour : $65
  • Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
  • Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
  • Street Food Tour Around Antigua: $80
  • Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour: $85
  • Private Pacaya Volcano Hike & Optional Pizza Experience: $85
  • Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $85
  • Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua: $90
  • Foodie & Street Food Tour in Antigua: $95
  • Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour: $98
  • The Culinary Antigua Food Tour: $116

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antalya $36
    Antigua Guatemala $15

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Antalya City Tour: $71
  • Antalya Premium Pass Nature Adventure and Top Attractions: $148
  • Aphrodisias and Pamukkale with Balloon Ride from Antalya 2 Days Tour: $177
  • Full Day Tour in Altınbeşik Cave and Ürünlü : $118
  • Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $58
  • Jeep Safari Private Nature and village Tour: $60
  • Side Sunset Cruise: Ancient History and Mesmerizing Sunsets: $131
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $70
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $48
  • 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia : $60
  • 2-Day Cappadocia Adventure from Antalya with Hotel Stay: $95
  • 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Antalya: $60

Tours and Activities in Antigua Guatemala

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Antigua Guatemala.

  • ¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!: $100
  • 2 - Days : Tour to Acatenango Volcano from Antigua: $130
  • 2 Day Tour: Chichicastenango Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua: $150
  • 2-Day Antigua Tour 1 Night at Acatenango Volcano: $87
  • 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
  • 3-Hour Chateau Defay Vineyard Tour in Central America: $78
  • ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
  • ATV Cultural & Adventure Tour: Antigua Villages Experience: $95
  • ATV Tour of the Magic Towns of Antigua: $65
  • ATV or UTV Coffee Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $75
  • Acatenango 2 Days Camping Adventure: $128
  • Acatenango Overnight Hike Multiday Tour: $129

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antalya $16
    Antigua Guatemala $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Antigua Guatemala

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antigua Guatemala:

  • Antigua Bar Crawl: $26


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

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


Which is Bigger, Antalya or Antigua Guatemala?

Antalya has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antigua Guatemala. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Antigua Guatemala, 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.