A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ephesus vs. Brussels for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ephesus or Brussels?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Brussels, 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 Brussels?

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).

Brussels

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also the sight of the headquarters of the European Union. Generally speaking, it's an expensive city that sees a good amount of travelers. It is also a highly political city that has an air of importance and power. It's an incredibly international city, with people from all over the world flocking to it due to its political, economical, and cultural significance.

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Which place is cheaper, Brussels or Ephesus?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $145, while the average daily cost in Brussels is $149. 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 Brussels in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ephesus $70
    Brussels $79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ephesus $140
    Brussels $158
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Brussels

Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Brussels? 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.

Hotels in Ephesus


Hotels in Brussels


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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 Brussels Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ephesus $52
    Brussels $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus

Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $165
  • Bodrum Scuba Diving tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $48
  • Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
  • From-to Izmir AirPort to-from Kusadası Private Airport Transfer: $75
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $66
  • Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $30
  • Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
  • Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $171
  • Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $94
  • Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $94
  • Kusadasi Private Port Transfer to Kusadasi Hotels: $60

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brussels

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Brussels are as follows:


  • Subway Pass
    $4.90
  • Atomium train ticket (2)
    $8.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brussels

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brussels:

  • Private Transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam: $509
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) To Amsterdam: VIP Transfer: $499
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam by Luxury car: $289
  • Brussels Shuttle Transfer <-> Disneyland Paris (1 to 8 SEATS): $283
  • Private Transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam By Luxury car: $274
  • Private Direct Transfer from Brussels to Amsterdam: $260
  • Private VIP Transfer to/from Bruges: $249
  • Brussels Private Transfer from Brussels city centre to Brussels Charleroi Airport (CRL): $233
  • Private Transfer From Brussels To Circuit SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS Belgium Luxury car : $193
  • Transfer Shuttle Leuven <-> Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $177
  • Transfer Shuttle Leuven <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $177
  • Brussels Shuttle Transfer <-> SPA (1 to 8 PLACES): $158

Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Brussels?

Prices for flights to both Brussels 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ephesus $34
    Brussels $42
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:


  • Sandwiches
    $0.16
  • Dessert
    $0.17
  • Lunch at Beach (for 2)
    $0.59
  • 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: $159
  • Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $230

Typical Food Prices in Brussels

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Brussels:


  • Ice Cream & Macaroons
    $5.01
  • Dessert (Turkish Delights)
    $5.17
  • Cheese
    $6.10
  • Olives and Snacks
    $7.60
  • Waffle
    $3.27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brussels

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brussels.

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
  • Hard Rock Cafe Brussels with Set Lunch or Dinner : $30
  • Chocolate and Beer Food Tour of Brussels: $43
  • City Center Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $60
  • Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local: $90
  • Food Tour in Brussels - Do Eat Better Experience: $107
  • Secret Food Tours Brussels: $112
  • The 10 Tastings of Brussels With Locals: PRIVATE Food Tour (B-Corp certified): $159
  • Market Tour and Cooking Lesson with a Belgian Gourmet Meal in a Brussels Home: $160
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $165
  • Brussels Private Custom Food Tour with a Local Foodie : $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ephesus $59
    Brussels $25

Tours and Activities in Ephesus

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.

  • Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.60
  • Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
  • Private Walking Tour to Discover Ephesus without Distractions: $15
  • Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $18
  • Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
  • Best Seller Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $24
  • Private Ephesus Small Groups Tour for Cruisers (skip the line): $24
  • Half Day Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi with Small Group: $24
  • For Cruisers: Best Seller Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi Port: $25
  • For Cruisers: Private Tour of Ephesus From Kusadasi Port: $25
  • Half Day Small Group Ephesus Tour For Cruise Passengers: $25
  • SKIP THE LINE: Half Day Ephesus Group Tour for Cruise Passengers: $25

Tours and Activities in Brussels

Here are a few actual costs in Brussels for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Beer Tasting Tour in Brussels: $24
  • Brussels Walking Tour with Waffle Tasting: History and Delights: $23
  • Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $11
  • Christmas Gems of Brussels - Walking Tour: $264
  • 2-Hour Brussels Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in the templar village of Lissewege: $76
  • 3 Hour Private Bike Tour in Brussels: $201
  • 3 hours Belgian Truffles and Pastries Experience: $71
  • 4 Hour Private Tour in Brussels : $276
  • 600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven: $5.99
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Brussels' Secret Places and Untold Stories: $5.99
  • A Self-Guided Tour of From Medieval to Modern Times: $7.99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ephesus $15
    Brussels $14
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:


  • 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:

  • 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: $131
  • Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $149
  • Full-Day Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting from Kusadasi: $150
  • Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi with Private Guide and Van: $219
  • Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300

Typical Alcohol Prices in Brussels

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Brussels are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $11
  • Beer
    $6.53

Sample the Local Flavors in Brussels

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brussels:

  • Brussels Pub Crawl - Nightlife & Party Experience: $18
  • Pub Crawl and Nightlife Party Experience: $18


When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Brussels, we can see that Brussels 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Brussels Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Brussels?

Brussels has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Brussels, 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 Brussels?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Ephesus or Brussels in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Brussels. Also, many visitors come to Brussels in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Brussels. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Brussels fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Brussels. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brussels receives 186 hours of full sun.

Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Brussels. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Brussels receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Ephesus 27°C (81°F) 
    Brussels 18°C (65°F)

Should I visit Ephesus or Brussels in the Autumn?

Both Brussels and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Brussels for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.

Ephesus is much warmer than Brussels in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Brussels fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Brussels during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Brussels receives 114 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Brussels. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Brussels receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Ephesus 19°C (66°F) 
    Brussels 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Ephesus or Brussels in the Winter?

Both Brussels and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Brussels because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Brussels can be very cold. In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Brussels. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Brussels averages at about 3°C (38°F).

In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Brussels. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brussels receives 49 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Brussels. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Brussels receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Ephesus 10°C (50°F) 
    Brussels 3°C (38°F)

Should I visit Ephesus or Brussels in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Brussels. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Brussels this time of year.

In April, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Brussels. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Brussels fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Brussels during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Brussels receives 147 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Brussels. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Brussels receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Ephesus 15°C (59°F) 
    Brussels 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Brussels and Ephesus

Ephesus Brussels
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (50°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 3°C (38°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Feb 10°C (50°F) 103 mm (4.1 in) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 12°C (53°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 6°C (43°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 15°C (59°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
May 19°C (67°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 17°C (62°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 1 mm (0 in) 18°C (65°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 1 mm (0 in) 18°C (65°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 16°C (60°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Nov 14°C (58°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 164 mm (6.5 in) 4°C (40°F) 76 mm (3 in)