Which place is cheaper, Galway or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Galway?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Galway, 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 Galway?
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).
Galway
Galway is Ireland's fifth largest city with a population of over 70,000. Located in the province of Connacht, it is typically the first stop for travelers headed into western Ireland. It serves as a gateway for this scenic part of the country, but it truly is a destination in and of itself. The city is pleasantly quaint, and is crisscrossed by lovely pedestrian only streets that are lined with shopping and restaurants. There are also countless museums and galleries to explore. Churches and cathedrals dot the town and are fun to drop by if you're fascinated with architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Ireland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Galway $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Galway is $140. 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 Galway in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Galway $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Galway $150
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Galway
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Galway? 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 Galway Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Galway $35
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 Galway
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galway:
- Galway Private Driver: Personalized Tours & Transfers: $749
- One-Way Private Transfer to Killarney: $668
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Dublin Airport: $668
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Cork City: $561
- Galway to Limerick | Private Transfer and Car Service: $294
- Galway to Shannon Airport | Private Transfer & Car Service: $294
- Shannon Airport to Seamless Private Transfers: $257
- Galway Private Transfer from Galway Airport to City centre: $90
- Galway Private Transfer from central Galway to Galway Airport: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Galway?
Prices for flights to both Galway 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 $33Galway $35
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 Galway
Some typical examples of dining costs in Galway are as follows:
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Fish & Chips Dinner$8.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galway
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galway.
- Tour & Taste Galway Food Tour: $93
- Galway Food Tour: $107
- Galway Food Tours: $109
- Private Irish Cooking Experience in the Heart of Gaeltacht: $136
- Farm to Table Experience and Irish Cooking Class in Galway: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Galway $13
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 Galway
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Galway are as follows:
- Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours: $82
- 3 Hours Guided Irish Whiskey Tour and Tasting in Galway City: $180
- Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided.: $119
- Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin: $136
- Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway: $163
- Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Galway: $82
- Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks: $60
- Boat cruise with local skipper on Galway Bay. Galway city. 1 hour: $36
- Burren Botany Experience: $16
- Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day: $134
- City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $17
- City of the Tribes Tour: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Galway $16
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 Galway
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Galway:
- Traditional Irish Poitin & Gin Distillery Tour: $355
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Galway, 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 Galway Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Galway?
Galway has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Galway, 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 Galway?
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 Galway in the Summer?
Both Galway and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Galway for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Galway. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Galway fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Galway. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Galway receives 142 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Galway. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Galway receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Galway 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Galway in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Galway. Furthermore, many visitors come to Galway in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Ephesus is much warmer than Galway in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Galway fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Galway during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Galway receives 96 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Galway receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Galway. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Galway receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Galway 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Galway in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Galway. Additionally, most visitors come to Galway for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Galway. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Galway averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Galway. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Galway receives 59 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Galway. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Galway. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Galway receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Galway 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Galway in the Spring?
Both Galway and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Galway because of the activities around the city.
In April, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Galway. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Galway 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 Galway during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Galway receives 153 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Galway. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Galway receives 52 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Galway 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Galway and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Galway | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
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