Which place is cheaper, Glasgow or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Glasgow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Glasgow, 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 Glasgow?
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).
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Glasgow $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Glasgow is $180. 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 Glasgow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Glasgow $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Glasgow $184
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Glasgow
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Glasgow? 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 Glasgow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Glasgow $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Private Transfer From Kusadasi to Pamukkale: $196
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Day Trip to Edinburgh with Transfers: $834
- Glasgow to Inverness Direct transfer: $781
- Airport and Glasgow Centre Private Transfer to Oban: $312
- Executive transfer Glasgow/Edinburgh: $275
- Glasgow to Gleneagles Luxury Car Transfer: $241
- From Private One-Way Transfer to Edinburgh: $213
- Roundtrip Transfer Glasgow Airport(GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort: $207
- Glasgow to Stirling Luxury Car Transfer: $203
- Private 1-Way/Roundtrip Transfer to Glasgow Airport: $172
- Glasgow Airport Transfers: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Car: $169
- Glasgow Airport to Lecht Ski Resort - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $153
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Van: $145
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Glasgow?
Prices for flights to both Glasgow 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 $33Glasgow $56
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 Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market$2.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Glasgow $28
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)$15
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Two Bike Rental$42
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- 1.5hr Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead: $144
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour of Glasgow: $209
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Glasgow: $260
- 3 Hours Private City Glasgow Walking Tour: $272
- 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour: $284
- Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package: $53
- City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $23
- Discover Glasgow's Finest - Private Walking Tour: $512
- Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour from Glasgow: $152
- Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour: $1,124
- From Glasgow, Edinburgh: Outlander Private Tour: $1,031
- From 3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Tour: $262
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Glasgow $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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine$15
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie$4.36
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $23
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $37
- Glasgow Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $62
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $70
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $112
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $186
- Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Distillery Visit: $187
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $456
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Glasgow, we can see that Glasgow is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow than you might in Ephesus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Glasgow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Glasgow?
Glasgow has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Glasgow, 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 Glasgow?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Glasgow in the Summer?
Both Glasgow and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
In the summer, Ephesus is much warmer than Glasgow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Glasgow averages at about 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 159 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Glasgow 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Glasgow in the Autumn?
Both Glasgow and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Glasgow for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Glasgow. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Glasgow fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 69 hours of full sun.
Glasgow gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Glasgow 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Glasgow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Glasgow. Furthermore, many visitors come to Glasgow in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Glasgow can get quite cold in the winter. Ephesus is much warmer than Glasgow in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Glasgow fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Glasgow during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Glasgow receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
Glasgow receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Glasgow 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Glasgow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Glasgow. Additionally, most visitors come to Glasgow for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Ephesus is much warmer than Glasgow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Glasgow averages at about 7°C (45°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Glasgow receives 134 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Glasgow. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Glasgow receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Glasgow 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Glasgow and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Glasgow | |||
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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) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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