Which place is cheaper, Naples or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Naples, 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 Naples?
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).
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Naples $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Naples is $138. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Naples $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Naples $140
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Naples $23
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 Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.29
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Alibus From Airport$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$7.86
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Train to Pompeii$3.43
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Taxi$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Sorrento: Enjoy Pompeii and Vesuvius with private transfer: $588
- Venice Airport : One Way Transfer to Canazei: $567
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $534
- From Bari Private Transfer with WiFi: $481
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $428
- From Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Guided Tour: $420
- From Transfer to Amalfi-Ravello with Tour of Pompeii: $420
- From One-Way Transfer to Sorrento with Pompeii Tour: $378
- Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi coast or vice cersa: $353
- Van Transfer from Naples Apt to Sorrento/Amalfi/Positano: $321
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $299
- Transfer from Naples to Maiori or Maiori to Naples: $296
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 $33Naples $43
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$30
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$52
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Napoli Pizza$7.76
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Napoli: Traditional Tiramisu Cooking Class with Limoncello: $36
- Small Group Naples Pizza Making Class with Drink Included: $46
- Street Food Tour of Naples with Top-Rated Local Guide & Fun Facts: $46
- Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $46
- Authentic Italian Pizza-Making Workshop with Drinks: $46
- Authentic Pizza Class with Drinks Included in the Center of Naples: $47
- Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class with local pizzaiolo: $53
- Food Tour with Davide: $53
- Virtual Cooking Class: become a Pizza PRO!: $55
- Food Tour of Naples with Davide: $55
- Napoli Street Food Tour in Pignasecca: $58
- Make Neapolitan Pizza With A View Of Naples Like No Other: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Naples $32
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 Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$9.64
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.36
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Entrance to Pompeii$12
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Naples : Discovery Capri with Chairlift Experience : $158
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $141
- Herculaneum Private Walking Tour: $164
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a native guide : $87
- Napoli Sight Eating Walk: Food and Sight Tour: $45
- Pompeii private tour: $109
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $273
- Private Tour a Pompeii e Sorrento from Napoli: $218
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $164
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $60
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $136
- 2 Hours Naples Metro Tour with 24 Hour Metro Ticket included: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Naples $23
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.39
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Beer$4.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $51
- Regional food and wine tasting: $53
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Napoli: $63
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $64
- Full-Day Bike Guided Tour in Napoli with Wine Tasting: $64
- Vesuvius Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch Included: $75
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $79
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $86
- Naples Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $90
- Vesuvius Half-Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $95
- From Wine Tasting Tour on Vesuvius Slopes with Lunch: $97
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Naples, 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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Naples?
Naples has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Naples, 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 Naples?
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 Naples in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Naples. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Naples this time of year.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Naples. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Naples averages at about 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Naples. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Naples. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 313 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Naples. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Naples receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Naples 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Naples in the Autumn?
Both Naples and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Naples for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Naples. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Naples fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Naples during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Naples. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Naples. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Naples receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Naples 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Naples in the Winter?
Both Naples and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Naples in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Naples in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Naples fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Naples. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Naples receives 115 hours of full sun.
Naples gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Naples. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Naples receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Naples 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Naples in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Naples. Furthermore, most visitors come to Naples for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Naples. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Naples averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Naples during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Naples receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Naples. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Naples receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Naples 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Naples and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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