Which place is cheaper, Coimbra or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $147Coimbra $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $110. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Coimbra $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Coimbra $94
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Coimbra $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- olympos cable car with transfer from antalya: $87
- fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer: $76
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $416
- Yacht Tour to Suluada Island from Antalya with transfer and lunch: $27
- Turkey Antalya Airport Transfer Service VIP Transfer AYT: $46
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya HTL-APT (AYT): $35
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $35
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $74
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Tekirova: $85
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $80
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $74
- The Land of Legends at Night w/Boat Parade Inl.Transfer f/Antalya: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Viseu - Porto: $157
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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 $25Coimbra $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $73
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience: $49
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Coimbra $19
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $52
- Tour of waterfall (unıque): $71
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya With Cave Hotel Overnight: $60
- 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch : $40
- 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
- 4-Hour Antalya Short Shopping Tour: $15
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
- 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $25
- 7 Hour Adventure on The Land of Legends Theme Park (Antalya): $120
- 9 hours Antalya Canyoning and Rafting Tours: $43
- A Walking Adventure in Antalya: $175
- Adrasan & Suluada (Turkish Maldives) Island Boat Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Coimbra : $199
- A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão: $120
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim: $70
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $76
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã (with walk): $131
- Arista Tour - Penacova Windmills and Landscapes (noon): $76
- Bairrada Winery Route Experience, full-day from Coimbra: $134
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour: $254
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access: $44
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $5.45
- Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Coimbra $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Portugal: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Coimbra, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra 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 Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Coimbra?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Coimbra, 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.
When is the best time to visit Antalya or Coimbra?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Antalya or Coimbra in the Summer?
Both Coimbra and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Antalya is a little warmer than Coimbra in the summer. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Coimbra. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during summer. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antalya usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Coimbra in the Autumn?
Both Coimbra and Antalya during the autumn are popular places to visit. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
In the autumn, Antalya is a little warmer than Coimbra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antalya in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Coimbra averages at about 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Antalya. In the autumn, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun.
Coimbra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Antalya usually gets less rain in October than Coimbra. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Coimbra in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Coimbra. Many travelers come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Antalya is generally around the same temperature as Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 11°C (51°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during winter. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
Coimbra receives a lot of rain in the winter. Antalya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Antalya usually receives more rain than Coimbra. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Coimbra in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Coimbra. Many visitors come to Antalya in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Antalya is around the same temperature as Coimbra in the spring. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 16°C (62°F) in April, and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the spring, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Coimbra. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun.
Antalya usually gets less rain in April than Coimbra. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Antalya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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