Which place is cheaper, Ephesus or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Ephesus?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Ephesus, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Ephesus?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Ephesus €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Ephesus is €134. 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 Corinth and Ephesus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Ephesus €65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Ephesus €130
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Ephesus
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Ephesus? 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Ephesus €48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Ephesus?
Prices for flights to both Ephesus and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Ephesus €31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches€0.14
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Dessert€0.16
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)€0.55
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Snacks€0.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Ephesus €55
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $212
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $117
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Ephesus €14
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer€0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
When comparing the travel costs between Corinth and Ephesus, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Ephesus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Ephesus?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Corinth and Ephesus, 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.
When is the best time to visit Corinth or Ephesus?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Corinth or Ephesus in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Ephesus. The summer months attract visitors to Corinth because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Corinth is generally around the same temperature as Ephesus. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), and Ephesus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Ephesus during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Ephesus receives 378 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives more rain than Ephesus. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Ephesus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Ephesus in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Ephesus.
Corinth is around the same temperature as Ephesus in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Ephesus fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corinth this time of the year. In the autumn, Corinth often gets less sunshine than Ephesus. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ephesus receives 232 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in October than Ephesus. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Ephesus 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Ephesus in the Winter?
Both Ephesus and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Corinth for the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Corinth is around the same temperature as Ephesus. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Ephesus averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Ephesus during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Ephesus receives 131 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. In January, Corinth usually receives less rain than Ephesus. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Ephesus 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Ephesus in the Spring?
Both Ephesus and Corinth during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Corinth is generally around the same temperature as Ephesus. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Ephesus fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the spring, Corinth often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Ephesus. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ephesus receives 231 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in April than Ephesus. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Ephesus 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Ephesus and Corinth
| Corinth | Ephesus | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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