Which place is cheaper, Gran Canaria or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Gran Canaria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria?
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).
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located just off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is the third largest of the islands, and is known for its variety of volcanic beaches. This island is sometimes called a "Miniature Continent" due to the different climates and variety of landscapes found, which allow for a range of activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and scuba diving.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Gran Canaria $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Gran Canaria is $134. 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 Gran Canaria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Gran Canaria $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Gran Canaria $134
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Gran Canaria
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Gran Canaria? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Gran Canaria $49
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 Gran Canaria
Also for Gran Canaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Playa del Inglés: Guided Jet Ski Tour & Hotel Transfers: $160
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Maspalomas to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
- Private Transfer from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Tejeda to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $98
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Maspalomas: $98
- Playa Del Ingles: Discover Scuba Diving - Free Transfers: $91
- Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to San Bartolomé de Tirajana: $89
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Fataga to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $79
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Mogán to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $77
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Las Palmas airport (LPA) to Mogán: $77
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Puerto de Mogán to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $76
- Gran Canaria Private Transfer from Tauro to Las Palmas (LPA) airport: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Gran Canaria?
Prices for flights to both Gran Canaria 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 $33Gran Canaria $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Gran Canaria $22
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
Tours and Activities in Gran Canaria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Gran Canaria.
- Firgas, Tejeda, Guayadeque - VIP Tour Gran Canaria: $52
- Guided Tour With Electric Moped: $71
- Tour in a real VW 70's Buggy in Gran Canaria 4 People. : $153
- 1 Day Vespa | Gran Canaria by Vespa GPS Guided Tour: $82
- 2-Hour Afternoon Snorkeling Experience in Gran Canaria by Boat: $49
- 2-Hours Sunset Segway experience near by Sand Dunes: $85
- 3-Hour Hiking Experience in Roque Nublo: $70
- 4 Hour Boat Tour with Snorkeling from Puerto Rico and Mogan: $82
- 40-minute Submarine Tour in Mogán: $38
- Agüimes: Cocodrilo Park Zoo Entry Ticket: $11
- Agaete: Gran Canaria Coasteering Tour with Snorkeling: $70
- Airsoft Park Ticket: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Gran Canaria $7.65
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 Gran Canaria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gran Canaria:
- Spanish Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $52
- Spanish Cured Meats & Wine Tasting Tour in Mogan: $60
- Gran Canaria Picnic Experience & Wine Tasting: $102
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Gran Canaria, 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 Gran Canaria?
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 Gran Canaria in the Summer?
Both Gran Canaria and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Gran Canaria. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Gran Canaria averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Gran Canaria. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Gran Canaria during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Gran Canaria receives 293 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Gran Canaria receives 0 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Gran Canaria 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gran Canaria in the Autumn?
Both Gran Canaria and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Ephesus is generally cooler than Gran Canaria. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Gran Canaria fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Gran Canaria, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gran Canaria receives 213 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in October than Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Gran Canaria receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Gran Canaria 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gran Canaria in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Gran Canaria.
Ephesus is much colder than Gran Canaria in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Gran Canaria fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Gran Canaria during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Gran Canaria receives 187 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Gran Canaria receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Gran Canaria 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gran Canaria in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Gran Canaria.
In the spring, Ephesus is cooler than Gran Canaria. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Gran Canaria averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gran Canaria. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gran Canaria receives 225 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in April than Gran Canaria. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gran Canaria receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Gran Canaria 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Gran Canaria and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Gran Canaria | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.