Should you visit Antalya or Palma de Mallorca?
Should I visit Antalya or Palma de Mallorca? 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.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
Which city is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca is $131. 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 prices for places to stay in Palma de Mallorca can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $66, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $132.
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.
Palma de Mallorca food costs typically run travelers around $43 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Antalya $18
Palma de Mallorca $43
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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Show Cooking Paella:
$124
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.
To get around in Palma de Mallorca, the average visitor spends $23 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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olympos cable car with transfer from antalya:
$76
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fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer:
$75
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Vip Transfer (private Car ):
$53
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Transfers:
$5.00
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Skip the Line:Antalya Aquarium &Wildpark Reptile House Ticket w/Transfer Upgrade:
$52
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium and XD Cinema Combo Ticket with Transfer Upgrade:
$53
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium Ticket with Optional Transfer:
$39
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Skip the Line: Antalya Aquarium Full-Access Ticket with Transfer Upgrade:
$73
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Private transfer: Antalya to Antalya Airport (AYT):
$33
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Private Transfers Between Antalya Airport - Antalya City Centre:
$150
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Private Transfer from Antalya to Cappadocia:
$213
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Private Transfer from Antalya City, Lara-Kundu Areas to Antalya Airport:
$42
Typical Local Transportation prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride
$8.07
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Bus Ride
$1.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Palma Airport (Majorca) to Magaluf (Any Hotel):
$83
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Private Transfers from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Van:
$141
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Private Transfers from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car:
$90
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Private Transfer: Palma to Palma de Mallorca International Airport (PMI):
$48
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Private Transfer: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma:
$48
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Private Transfer From Mallorca airport to Alcúdia:
$133
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Private Departure Transfer from Palma de Mallorca to Palma de Mallorca Terminal:
$50
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Private Departure Transfer from Palma de Mallorca City Center to Port d'Alcudia:
$133
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Private Airport Transfer: Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca:
$24
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Palma de Mallorca Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Transfers:
$26
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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI Round-Trip Transfer in Private Van:
$147
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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI Round-Trip Transfer in Private Car:
$144
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.
In Palma de Mallorca, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $32 per person, per day.
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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3-Day Cappadocia Tour:
$151
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A Day at Kas Beach Tour:
$671
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Admission Ticket to Sandland Antalya:
$7.46
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Alanya: Horse Riding Adventure:
$59
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Alanya: Tandem Paragliding Experience:
$103
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Antalya 4x4 and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch:
$61
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Antalya Aquarium Tour from Kemer, Beldibi, Kiris, Camyuva, Goynuk, Tekirova:
$65
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Antalya City Tour:
$81
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Antalya City Tour - ANT2:
$122
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Antalya City Tour - Small group Tour:
$80
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Antalya City Tour Private Tour 1 to 6 peoples:
$300
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Antalya City Tour and Duden Waterfalls Visit with Boat Trip:
$67
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Alcudia Open Bus City Tour in Mallorca:
$21
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Bellver Castle Private Tour and Surrounding Highlights:
$158
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Classic Mallorca, Self drive tour:
$932
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Classic Tour of Mallorca on Convertible Car:
$118
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Discover the major cultural attractions of Palma De Mallorca on a Private Tour:
$574
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Express Tour to Drach Caves and Portocristo:
$60
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Helicopter & Wellness Experience:
$618
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Mallorca Coasteering Adventure:
$79
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Mental Voice Training and Caving Tour in Mallorca:
$422
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Palma de Mallorca Segway Ninebot Tour:
$56
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Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Valldemossa, Soller and Serra de Tramuntana:
$345
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Palma de Mallorca Sightseeing Day Tour:
$24
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Antalya spend on average $7.86 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typically, people visiting Palma de Mallorca spend on average $28 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca than you might in Antalya.
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