Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Roatan? 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Antalya Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $109Roatan $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $109, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $36Roatan $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $72Roatan $20
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Roatan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $72Roatan $17
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
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $11
- Antalya Suluada Boat Tour (Turkish Maldives), Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $15
- Side: Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Lunch and Transfer: $15
- Antalya Land Of Legends Night Show Tour with Transfer: $16
- Antalya Airport Private Transfer to (Kumköy/Alanya/Manavgat): $16
- Antalya Airport Private Transfer to Antalya, Belek, Side, Alanya: $17
- Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $17
- Antalya The Land of Legends Night Show Transfer: $18
- Antalya Relax Boat Trip w/Lunch, Soft Drinks & Transfer: $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $85
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $120
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- Roatan Buggy Adventure, Snorkeling, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $199
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $119
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 $29Roatan $15
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
- Pamukkale and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $63
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $63
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $76
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $76
- 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 Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $30Roatan $25
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: $1.12
- Antalya Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.44
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.73
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $5.76
- City Tours Duden Waterfalls, Old City & Boat Ride: $11
- Belek/Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Turkish Maldives Boat Tour W/ Lunch: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $11
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $11
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
- Antalya City Tour İncluding Bout Ride With Two Waterfall: $13
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 1 Stop Snorkel Adventure with Beach Break: $45
- 2 Hour Zip Lining Private Tour in Mahogany Bay: $65
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- City Tour Monkeys and Sloths with Zipline: $80
- Costumed tours in paradise: $65
- Cruise Ship Combo: Sloths, Chocolate Factory, City Tour, Beach, Private Shuttle: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $13Roatan $6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Roatan, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Roatan 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Roatan?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Roatan, 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.