Which place is cheaper, Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Guatemala City? 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 Guatemala City?
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.
Guatemala City
Referred to by the locals as "Guate," Guatemala City is the largest and most modern city in Guatemala, as well as its capital. While the atmosphere of the place is big, dirty, and dangerous with city fumes and skyscrapers, it is the hub of the country. It is the place where travelers first step foot into Guatemala and, though it is a place of modern chaos, it does have some of the best galleries and museums as well as a selection of bars, cafes, and restaurants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Guatemala, and The Best Adventure Tours to Guatemala.
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Antalya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $113Guatemala City $56
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $113, while the average daily cost in Guatemala City is $56. 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 Guatemala City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $37Guatemala City $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $74Guatemala City $50
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Guatemala City
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Guatemala City? 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 Guatemala City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $75Guatemala City $6.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfers: $0.86
- Antalya Old Town City Tour w/Transfer & Lunch: $4.61
- Land Of Legends Night Show Transfer with Optional Private: $8.23
- Land of Legends Night Show in Antalya – Round Transfer Included: $10
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $14
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour: $15
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Transfer: $15
- Antalya Airport Private Transfer to (Kumköy/Alanya/Manavgat): $16
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show w/Shopping & Transfer: $18
- Antalya The Land of Legends Night Show Transfer: $18
- Antalya Relax Boat Trip w/Lunch, Soft Drinks & Transfer: $19
- Alanya Jeep Safari Tour : Off-Road with Barbecue Lunch & Transfer: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guatemala City
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guatemala City:
- Transfer from La Aurora airport to Antigua Guatemala.: $80
- Transfer Private Group Airport to Antigua or Viceversa: $120
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Guatemala City Airport to Hotels: $43
- San Salvadorz: Convenient bus transfer from/to Guatemala: $41
- Private transfer from La Aurora Airport to Panajachel: $78
- Private transfer from Airport to Panajachel: $78
- Private transfer - San Pedro la Laguna to Guatemala City: $200
- Private Transfers from Guatemala city to Panajachel: $200
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City ⇄ Antigua – One-Way: $40
- Private Transfer: Guatemala City Airpot(GUA) to Antigua Guatemala: $29
- Private Transfer from La Aurora International Airport to Antigua: $32
- Private Transfer from Guatemala City to Puerto Quetzal Port: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Guatemala City?
Prices for flights to both Guatemala City 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 $30Guatemala City $27
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guatemala City
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guatemala City.
- Cooking Experience in Guatemala from Market to Table: $23
- Guatemala: Wine and Pizza Tasting Experience: $35
- Antigua: Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class: $80
- Small-Group Cooking Class in Antigua from Guatemala City: $120
- Pacaya Volcano Tour with Pizza Made on Volcanic Heat: $120
- Antigua Market, Cooking Class and Choco Museum from Guatemala City: $188
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza Surrounded by The Volcano: $195
- Pacaya Volcano Vistas + Enjoy Pizza with Great Volcano Views: $205
- Puerto Quetzal: Private Tour Pacaya Volcano 4x4 and Pizza: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $31Guatemala City $1.23
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $1.15
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $2.47
- Antalya Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.17
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $5.76
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.88
- City Tours Duden Waterfalls, Old City & Boat Ride: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Turkish Maldives Boat Tour W/ Lunch: $12
- Antalya /Belek / Lara : Waterfall Boat Tour w/Lunch & Soft Drinks: $12
- Antalya : Guided Old City Tour w/Cable Car&Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $12
Tours and Activities in Guatemala City
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Guatemala City are as follows:
- 1 Day Lake Atitlan Tour from Guatemala City: $150
- 2-Day Tour: Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan and Hobbitenango: $299
- 2in1 Tour: Avocado Farm + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala: $199
- 3-Day Antigua Guatemala and Pacaya Volcano Adventure: $256
- 4-Hour Bike Tour Guatemala City: $70
- Antigua + Guatemala City Full Day Tour - History Lovers Favorite: $245
- Antigua City Tour Full Day From Guatemala City: $60
- Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City: $89
- Antigua Guatemala Cultural Tour History and Gastronomy: $110
- Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour: $85
- Antigua Guatemala NIGHT Photo Tour FROM Guatemala City: $125
- Chichicastenango Day Tour from Guatemala City: $115
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $14Guatemala City $6.98
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 Guatemala City
Also in Guatemala City, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guatemala City Legends Tour + Craft Beers at El Cadejo Brewery: $105
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Guatemala City, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Guatemala City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Guatemala City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a larger population, and is about 31% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Guatemala City, 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.