Which place is cheaper, Girona or Diyarbakir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Diyarbakir or Girona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Diyarbakir and Girona. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Diyarbakir or Girona?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $117Girona $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $117, while the average daily cost in Girona is $152. 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 Diyarbakir and Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $76Girona $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $152Girona $150
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Girona? 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $30Girona $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Transfer from Barcelona to girona Airport: $196
- Private Transfer from Tossa de Mar/ Lloret de Mar to Barcelona: $262
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $33
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Girona Airport Bus Transfer from/to Barcelona Center: $21
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $20Girona $44
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.19
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Lunch for Two$0.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- The 11 tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $88
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $91
- Girona Evening Food Tour & Tapas Bar Experience: $95
- The 11 Tastings of Girona small-group tour and dinner: $96
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $21Girona $27
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $200
Tours and Activities in Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- 2h Guided Kayak Tour on the Costa Brava: $44
- Basic Dali Experience & Costa Brava from Girona or Palamos: $196
- Cadaqués & Dalí House-Museum day trip from Girona (tickets included): $158
- Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona: $152
- E-ticket to Girona's Cathedral, Art Museum & S.t Feliu Church: $29
- Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $6.54
- Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket: $7.74
- From Dalí Museum and Girona Small Group Tour: $149
- From Dalí Museum, Cadaqués and Creus Cape Tour: $149
- Girona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
- Girona Art Museum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket & Audio Guide: $6.42
- Girona City Tour Self-guided Audio Tour on Your Phone (no ticket): $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $18Girona $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Spanish Wine Tasting in the Costa Brava: $82
- Local Wineries Tour with Breakfast and Wine Tasting: $149
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Girona, we can see that Girona is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Girona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Girona than you might in Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Girona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Girona?
Diyarbakir has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Girona. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Girona, 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.