Which place is cheaper, Ghent or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Ghent?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Ghent, 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 Ghent?
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).
Ghent
Ghent is a large city in the northern part of Belgium (the Flanders region) with a population of about 250,000. This city was one of the most powerful cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, which is portrayed today, mostly through architecture. There is a large university in Ghent with over 60,000 students, and a large portion of the population are young students. However, among the natives and students, there are also many foreigners and artists that you will find walking the streets of the city. Ghent is also Belgium's second largest port city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in Belgium, and The Best Luxury Tours to Belgium.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Ghent $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Ghent is $127. 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 Ghent in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Ghent $77
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Ghent $154
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Ghent
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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 Ghent Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Ghent $20
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 Ghent
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ghent:
- Ostend <-> Luxembourg transfer (1 to 8 places): $233
- Ghent <-> Amsterdam Shuttle Transfer (1 to 8 Seats): $229
- Departure Private Transfer from Ghent City to Brussels Airport by Luxury Van: $166
- Departure Private Transfer from Ghent City to Brussels Airport by Business Car: $147
- Ostend Bruges Airport(OST) to Bruges- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Ghent?
Prices for flights to both Ghent 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 $33Ghent $37
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 Ghent
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ghent.
- Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food: $102
- Small-Group Food Tour in Ghent by Bike: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Ghent $9.26
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 Ghent
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ghent are as follows:
- Bicycle tour in historic Ghent: $49
- Christmas Experience in Ghent - Walking Tour: $491
- Discover Ghent with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $22
- Experience Christmas in Mons - Walking Tour: $247
- Exquisite Sites of Ghent - Family Tour: $187
- Exquisite Sites of Ghent - Family Tour: $384
- From Brussels: Private Tour of Bruges, Ghent and Flanders: $620
- Gastronomic Walking Tour of Gent - Tasters included: $3.26
- Ghent Beer Guided Walking Tour: $49
- Ghent Beer and Sightseeing Adventure: $97
- Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track: $52
- Ghent City Highlights Walking Tour with Light Meal: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Ghent $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 Ghent
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ghent:
- Ghent Pub Trail : Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- Private Ghent Beer & Brewery Tour by a young local: $245
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Ghent, 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 Ghent Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Ghent?
Ghent has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Ghent, 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 Ghent?
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 Ghent in the Summer?
Both Ghent and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Ghent in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Ghent. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Ghent fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Ghent, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 202 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Ghent. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Ghent 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Ghent in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Ghent. Also, most visitors come to Ghent for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Ephesus is much warmer than Ghent in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Ghent fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Ghent. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Ghent 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Ghent in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Ghent. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Ghent because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Ghent can be very cold. In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Ghent. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Ghent averages at about 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Ghent. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ghent receives 47 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Ghent. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Ghent 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Ghent in the Spring?
Both Ghent and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Ghent this time of year.
In April, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Ghent. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Ghent fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Ghent during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Ghent receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Ghent. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Ghent receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Ghent 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Ghent and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Ghent | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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