Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Hamburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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).
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Hamburg $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
- Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
- From-to Izmir AirPort to-from Kusadası Private Airport Transfer: $75
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport(HAM): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $645
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $585
- Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $422
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Berlin, English Speaking Driver: $300
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $271
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $267
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $262
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $234
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $33Hamburg $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
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $481
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Hamburg $42
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $69
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $181
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $75
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Hamburg $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 Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $21
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Hamburg. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ephesus is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hamburg. Ephesus is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Hamburg. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ephesus is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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