Which place is cheaper, Quito or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Quito? 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Antalya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $140Quito $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $140, while the average daily cost in Quito is $52. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $52Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $104Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $105Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Turkler Transfer - VIP Minibus: $121
- Private Transfer From Antalya Airport To Denizyaka / Gündoğdu / Çolaklı: $76
- AYT - Konyaaltı | Private Transfer Between Antalya Airport: $39
- Adana Airport Transfer Private and Comfortable : $34
- Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $107
- Adana Airport Transfers to Ceyhan Hotels: $107
- Adana Airport Transfers to Mersin Hotels: $119
- Adana Airport Transfers to Osmaniye City Hotels: $147
- Airport Private Transfer from Antalya to Side/Belek/Kundu: $68
- Alanya City Tour, Boat Trip & Cable Car with Transfer from Side: $48
- Alanya/Mahmutlar: Private Transfer to/from Antalya Airport: $44
- Alanya: Private Airport Transfer: $90
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $29
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Transfers Friends Airport Quito: $40
- Transfer in or transfer out to Quito airport: $40
- Transfer in and Transfer out: $75
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Quito Airport (UIO) - Quito City: $18
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Quito Airport (UIO) - Quito City: $49
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $50
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $39
- Transfer In from Quito's Airport to the city: $39
- Transfer In / Out Quito: $25
- Transfer Express - Quito Airport - Hotel: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $24Quito $20
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
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $46
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $67
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $75
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Old Town Highlights & Food Tour: $25
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Cooking class In-home space: $75
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Ecuadorian Cooking Class with a chef and Local Market: $89
- Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito: $95
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour: $130
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
- Quito Private & All Inclusive Cooking Class with Certified Chef: $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $44Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- AmazingWalkingTour inAntalyaOldTown: $2.75
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.33
- Antalya City Tour 2 Waterfall Boat Tour included the tickets: $5.00
- Highlights App Guided Tour with Puzzles: $6.64
- Antalya City Tour Full-Day Boat Tour Cable Car and Waterfall Peerless&Excellent: $7.91
- Antalya City Tour with Olympos Cable Car, Boat Trip and Waterfall: $9.00
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Spa and Skin Care Experience with Massage and Drink: $9.10
- City Tour, Waterfalls, and Boat Tour with Lunch: $9.26
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antalya Full Day City Tour - With Waterfalls and Cable Car: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Otavalo Market Private Sightseeing and Surroundings: $110
- Tour Quilotoa Loop from Quito: $220
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $230
- 2-Day Private Tour from Quito:Baños and Quilotoa Lagoon: $329
- 2-Day Private Tour to Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake, Peguche and Condor´s Park: $295
- 2-Day Tour of Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon with hotel: $222
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Days Andes & Amazon | Tour From Quito: $884
- 36 HOURS OF ADVENTURE: $3,500
- Adventure to Antisana Volcano and Andean Condor in one Day: $100
- All inclusive Quito to Banos 2 day tour: $250
- Andes Tour 2 days 1 night: Cotopaxi + Quilotoa: $180
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Quito $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half-day tour to high altitude vineyards and wine tasting: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Quito, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Quito is in South 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Quito, 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.