Should you visit Antalya or Montpellier?
Should I visit Antalya or Montpellier? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
Which city is cheaper, Montpellier or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $54, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is $102. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Antalya and Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $52 in Antalya For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $108 for a double occupancy room in Montpellier.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Antalya cost around $18 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $7.20.
In Montpellier travelers spend around $30 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Antalya $18
Montpellier $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner:
$83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
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Montpellier countryside dinner with local food & wine:
$81
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Vintage private wine and food tour from Montpellier:
$180
Local Transportation
Antalya's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $8.64 per person, per day on transportation in Antalya.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $25 per day to get around in Montpellier.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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2 Ways Antalya Airport Transfer to Side, Side Mahallesi, Manavgat:
$47
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Alanya: Gazipaşa Airport Private VIP Transfer:
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Antalya Hotels or Address):
$55
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Antalya Hotels or Address):
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Alanya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$108
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Antalya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$48
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Antalya Airport (AYT) Departure Transfer (Antalya Hotels to Antalya Airport):
$55
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Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town):
$17
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Antalya Airport - Belek Hotels Private Transfers:
$25
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Aksu Hotels:
$45
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Antalya City Center Hotels:
$35
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Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Konyaalti Hotels:
$51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Nimes City or Nimes Airport:
$224
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Avignon:
$411
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Private Transfer: Montpellier to Montpellier Airport (MPL):
$62
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Private Transfer: Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Montpellier:
$62
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Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport:
$84
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Departure Transfer Montpellier to Montpellier Airport MPL by Private Vehicle:
$26
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Antalya can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $14 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $12 per person, per day in Montpellier. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Yoruk Parki Kemer Admission Ticket:
$5.75
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Admission Ticket to Sandland Antalya:
$7.46
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Shopping Tour From Kemer:
$10
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Sapadere Canyon Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Alanya:
$28
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Canyoning and Rafting Tours from Antalya:
$29
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Antalya Rafting Tour:
$31
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Antalya Local Bazaar Tour:
$33
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Koprulu Canyon Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch from Antalya:
$34
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Turkey: Day Tour of Ancient Lycia:
$36
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Day Tour to Xanthos City, Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach:
$36
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Antalya Rafting Tour:
$37
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Rafting Tour:
$44
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Camargue and Aigues-Mortes safari tour from Montpellier:
$112
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From Half-day Pic Saint Loup Wine Experience:
$48
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Full Day Pic Saint Loup Wine and Olive Tour with Lunch from Montpellier:
$373
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Full Day Private Tour of Roman Monuments:
$829
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Full day small-group tour Vineyards and Villages from Montpellier:
$149
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Montpelier Discovery : Big Historic Tour - 1h30:
$50
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Montpellier 1-Hour Old City Segway Tour:
$38
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Montpellier Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Montpellier Self-Guided Walking Tour with Qula City Trails:
$36
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Montpellier private walking tour:
$198
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Noilly Prat Vermouth Cellar Tour and Tastings in Marseillan:
$22
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Pic Saint Loup Winetour & food:
$100
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Antalya spend on average $8.03 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Montpellier may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $15 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
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Hike to the top of "Pic Saint Loup" and a wine tasting:
$68
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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier:
$81
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Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour:
$81
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Private tour: Exclusive Wine Tour in Languedoc from Montpellier:
$336
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Montpellier, we can see that Montpellier is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Montpellier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montpellier than you might in Antalya.
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