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.
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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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Guatemala City, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Guatemala.
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Antalya Prices
Turkey PricesAntigua Guatemala Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $113Antigua Guatemala $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $113, while the average daily cost in Antigua Guatemala is $75. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $37Antigua Guatemala $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $74Antigua 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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $75Antigua Guatemala $13
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: $575
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $535
- Land of Legends Night Show with Private Transfer from Antalya: $278
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kemer Transfer - Comfort: $252
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Belek Transfer - Premium: $252
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Akdeniz Port Transfer - Premium: $252
- Antalya Airport VIP Transfer Travel Experience Tour: $239
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Konyaalti Transfer - Supercars: $236
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kundu Transfer - Supercars: $236
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaleici Transfer - Supercars: $236
- Private Transfer to Antalya Airport: $235
- Antalya Airport: Private Transfer to Patara: $235
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antigua Guatemala
Also for Antigua Guatemala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer service Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan destination: $35
- Shared transfer from Guatemala city Airport to Panajachel: $44
- Shared Transfer From Antigua to Panajachel (Atitlan): $30
- Private transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $90
- Private Transfer:Antigua GuatemalaLake Atitlán(Pana)OneWay: $74
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Antigua: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to the Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Antigua to Semuc Champey Lanquin: $145
- Private Transfer from Antigua to La Aurora Airport: $32
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachel: $75
- Private Transfer from Antigua Guatemala to Airport: $27
- Private Transfer One Way Antigua Guatemala to El Paredon Beach: $75
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
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $30Antigua 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:
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $11
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $29
- Sunset Cruise with Waterfalls, Dinner & Drinks: $31
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $44
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $76
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $78
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $90
- Antalya Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $98
Typical Food Prices in Antigua Guatemala
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Antigua Guatemala:
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Lunch$3.29
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Lunch$7.89
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:
- Cooking and pastry class in Casa San Miguel: $38
- Antigua Guatemalan Authentic Cooking Class Chef David Farfan: $38
- Antigua: Traditional Guatemalan Cooking Classes — Casa San Miguel.: $38
- Antigua: Traditional cooking lesson with a Guatemalan family: $48
- Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop: $50
- Antigua: Guatemalan Cooking Class with a Local Family: $60
- Antigua Street Food Tour: $65
- Private Cooking Class of Typical Guatemalan Dishes: $70
- Antigua: Cooking Class With Wine, Transfer & Vegan Option: $72
- Guatemalan Mayan Cooking Workshop: $75
- Cooking Classes and Jade Workshops: $75
- Local Street Food Tour of Antigua: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $31Antigua Guatemala $15
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $47
- 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia: $60
- 2-Day Cappadocia Adventure from Antalya with Hotel Stay: $110
- 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA: $61
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour: $68
- 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $42
- ATV Adventure Antalya with Hotel Pick-Up: $45
- ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $41
- Adrasan & Suluada (Turkish Maldives) Island Boat Tour: $37
- Adrasan Suluada Island boat tour: $35
- Alanya Horse Riding Experience: $53
- Alanya, Side & Green Canyon Boat & Swim Tour: $56
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: $150
- 2-Day Kayak and Hike Adventure Package from Antigua: $219
- 2-Day, 1-Night Tour of Volcano Acatenango from Antigua: $92
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $220
- 4 Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $35
- 4-Hour Colonial Experience in Antigua Guatemala: $25
- 4WD Acatenango Volcano Tour & Fuego / All Inclusive !: $400
- 4WD experience to Acatenango Volcano/Fuego Volcano from Antigua: $333
- 4x4 tour from Antigua with a night camp in front of the Fuego volcano: $1,300
- ANTIGUA Villages Tour: $103
- ATV Off Road Adventure at Pacaya Volcano from Antigua: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $14Antigua Guatemala $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $27
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.
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.