Which place is cheaper, Cork or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Cork?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Cork, 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 Cork?
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).
Cork
Located on the banks of the River Lee, Cork has a small, but pleasant downtown that is easy to walk around. The city was built up on marshland, and many of the streets today, including St Patrick's Street, the South Mall and the Grand Parade, are actually built over what was once river channels. Today there are more than thirty bridges that cross over the channelized River Lee. As an orientation, it's nice to take a historic walking tour of the downtown area. Then you can explore the area in more detail by yourself. There are cathedrals, museums, and galleries around town so you can keep yourself quite entertained. If the weather is nice, head out to Lough park, which has a small freshwater limestone lake and some interesting water fowl to see. It's a great place to people watch and see daily life in the city of Cork.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Cork $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Cork is $108. 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 Cork in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Cork $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Cork $128
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Cork
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Cork? 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 Cork Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Cork $17
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Cork?
Prices for flights to both Cork 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 $33Cork $32
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 Cork
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cork.
- Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show: $53
- Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show: $57
- Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Cork $9.95
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 Cork
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cork are as follows:
- Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh: $60
- Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Including The Wild Altanic Way: $53
- Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork: $52
- Coastal Foraging and Folklore Tour: $55
- Cork City Cycle Tour - Experience the beautiful and historic City by bike: $51
- Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket: $14
- Cork City Hop On/Off Open Top Bus Tour: $24
- Cork Culinary Tour: $128
- Cork Culinary Tour: $142
- Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour: $65
- Cork Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cork Holiday Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Cork $14
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 Cork
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cork:
- Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting: $22
- Cork City: Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Midleton Distillery Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $32
- Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting -Home of Jameson: $33
- Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery: $64
- Cork Irish Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery : $65
- Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting: $80
- Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Semi Private Tour: $196
- Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery: $254
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Cork, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Cork much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cork would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cork 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 Cork.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Cork Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Cork?
Cork has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Cork, 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 Cork?
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 Cork in the Summer?
Both Cork and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Cork for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Cork. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Cork fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Cork. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 178 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Cork. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Cork receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Cork 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Cork in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Cork. Furthermore, many visitors come to Cork in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Ephesus is much warmer than Cork in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Cork fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Cork during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 90 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Cork. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cork receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Cork 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Cork in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Cork. Additionally, most visitors come to Cork for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Cork. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Cork averages at about 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Cork. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 60 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Cork. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Cork. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Cork receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Cork 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Cork in the Spring?
Both Cork and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Cork because of the activities around the city.
In April, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Cork. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Cork fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Cork during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Cork. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Cork receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Cork 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Cork and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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