Should you visit Antalya or Nice?
Should I visit Antalya or Nice? 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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Which city is cheaper, Nice or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $53, while the average daily cost in Nice is $125. 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 Nice 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.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nice is $112. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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.
The price of a meal in Nice can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $47 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $19 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Antalya $18
Nice $47
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
Typical Food prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
$2.97
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Strawberries
$4.75
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Loaf of Bread
$3.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
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 $8.46 per person, per day on transportation in Antalya.
The average price of local transportation around Nice is $24 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfers:
$5.00
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya City & Beach to Antalya Airport:
$9.95
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Belek:
$11
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Private Airport Transfer: from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya:
$13
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Private Airport Transfer: from Antalya to Antalya Airport (AYT):
$13
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Kemer:
$14
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Side:
$14
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One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Alanya:
$14
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Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town):
$17
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Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport:
$22
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Private Departure Transfer from Antalya, Kundu or Lara to Antalya Airport:
$22
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Private Arrival Transfer: Antalya Airport to Antalya, Kundu or Lara:
$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Your VIP transfer from Chambery Airport to Avoriaz (Mercedes V-class):
$746
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Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cannes City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Cruise Port to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cruise Port:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Transfer: Nice Airport to Monaco:
$168
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Transfer from the airport to Nice city center or from Nice to the airport:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Nice:
$61
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Transfer from Les Baux de Provence to Nice Airport:
$889
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Transfer Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport to Monaco:
$160
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.
Nice's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $11 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
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 Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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1-Hour Nice City Private Tour by Vintage Car:
$248
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100% Nice - Private Premium Tour:
$834
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2-Hour Nice Private Segway Tour:
$223
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Nice:
$210
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3-Hour Private Bike Tour of Nice:
$56
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3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer:
$93
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4-Hour Cannes Private Tour by Classic Car from Nice:
$584
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Antalya spend on average $7.86 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $16 on alcoholic beverages in Nice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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1.5-Hour Organic Wine Tasting in Nice:
$56
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$78
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Half-Day Walking, Food & Wine Tour:
$87
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence From Nice:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence From Nice:
$137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Antalya.
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