Which place is cheaper, Catania or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Catania?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Catania, 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 Catania?
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).
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Catania $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Catania is $129. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Catania $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Catania $138
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Catania? 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 Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Catania $22
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 $33Catania $44
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Catania $21
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
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Catania $19
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Catania, 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 Ephesus Expensive? and Is Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Catania?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Catania, 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 Catania?
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 Catania in the Summer?
Both Catania and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Catania because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Catania in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Catania. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 325 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Catania. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Catania. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In the autumn, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Catania. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Catania averages at about 19°C (67°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Catania during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Catania receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Catania. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Catania in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Catania. Additionally, many travelers come to Catania for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Catania. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Catania fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Catania. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 153 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Catania. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Catania in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Catania in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Catania. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Catania during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Catania. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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