Which place is cheaper, Agadir or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Agadir?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Agadir, 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: Ephesus or Agadir?
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).
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, and The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Agadir $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Agadir is $59. 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 Ephesus and Agadir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Agadir $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Agadir $82
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Agadir
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Agadir? 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 and Agadir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Agadir $4.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- From 2-Day El Borj Desert Tour with Transfer & Meals: $412
- Transfer Agadir to Casablanca: $284
- Private Transfer from Taroudant to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $255
- Transfer Agadir to El Jadida: $247
- Private Transfer from Agadir to Marrakesh Menara (RAK) Airport: $219
- Privatr Transfer Marrakech - Agadir Taghazout: $202
- Transfer from Agadir to Mirleft: $170
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Marrakech: $164
- Airport Transfer from Agadir to Casablanca : $146
- Agadir private transfer from Agadir airport (AGA) to Imsouane: $144
- Private V.i.p Transfert From Agadir To Marrakesh Or From Marrakesh To Agadir : $131
- From Legzira Beach and Tiznit Tour with Transfer: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Agadir?
Prices for flights to both Agadir and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Agadir $13
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
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
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
- Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $32
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Agadir $3.20
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- For Cruisers: Skip-the-line Private Free Ephesus Tour : $0.05
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.53
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Kusadasi Traditional Turkish Bath Hamam Experience : $17
- SKIP THE LINE :Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour For Cruiser Guest: $19
- Private & Mini Group Classical Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- 1 Day tour in Essaouira from agadir & taghazoute bay ressorts: $38
- Agadir city Tour with big Souk Elhad: $37
- Day tours to Mini Sahara Desert + Massa Tiznit: $71
- 2 Day Tour to El Borj Desert from Agadir : $176
- 2 Days 1 Night Tour in Tafraoute and Canyon of Ait Mansour: $273
- 2 Hour Private Massage and Hammam Experience: $44
- 2 Hours Agadir Camel Riding Tour: $22
- 2 activity in some day in agadir camel Ride & city tour agadir : $49
- 2-Hour Sunset Camel Ride Adventure in Agadir Beach: $45
- 3 in 1 = city tour half day + camel ride 2hours + hammam massage 2hours: $90
- 4 Days Private Tour from Agadir to Marrakech in luxury Camp: $1,176
- 4 Excursions In 1 Pack = City tour + Quads + Hammam-massage + Paradise Valley: $120
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Agadir -
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Agadir, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe and Agadir is in Africa, 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 Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Agadir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Agadir?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Agadir, 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 Ephesus or Agadir?
Ephesus has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ephesus or Agadir in the Summer?
Both Agadir and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Agadir in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Agadir fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Agadir. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 253 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in July than Agadir. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Agadir 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Agadir in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Agadir. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Ephesus is cooler than Agadir. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Agadir averages at about 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Agadir during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 238 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Agadir. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Agadir 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Agadir in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Agadir. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year.
In January, Ephesus is generally cooler than Agadir. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Agadir fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Agadir. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Agadir receives 223 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Agadir. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Agadir 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Agadir in the Spring?
Both Agadir and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Ephesus is cooler than Agadir in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Agadir fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Agadir during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Agadir receives 273 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Agadir. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Agadir receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Agadir 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Agadir and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Agadir | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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