Which place is cheaper, Pamplona or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Pamplona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Pamplona, 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 Pamplona?
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).
Pamplona
Pamplona is a city in northern Spain located on the snow-capped foothills of the Pyrenees Range. With the backdrop of mountains, the city is surrounded by a setting ideal for skiing, mountaineering, hiking, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Yet Pamplona itself is a place full of lively culture and stunning architecture. With a long history, the place is embedded in tradition and perhaps most famous for its annual "running of the bulls" celebrated in July, also known as the San Fermin festival.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Pamplona $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Pamplona is $141. 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 Pamplona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Pamplona $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Pamplona $144
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Pamplona
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Pamplona? 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 Pamplona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Pamplona $26
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 Pamplona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pamplona:
- Private Transfer from Pamplona Airport to Laguardia town: $282
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian: $244
- Private Transfer from Pamplona city to San Sebastian Airport: $244
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Pamplona?
Prices for flights to both Pamplona 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 $33Pamplona $44
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 Pamplona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Pamplona are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$11
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Ice Cream$4.82
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Coffee$1.39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Pamplona $36
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 Pamplona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Pamplona are as follows:
- Biarritz and French Basque coast small group tour, lunch included: $260
- Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum small group tour: $218
- From San Sebastian: Pamplona City Tour: $91
- Logroño historic&cultural guided walking tour: $32
- Pamplona - Private Historic Walking Tour: $427
- Pamplona Private Tour with Castle of Javier : $240
- Pamplona pintxo tasting paired with Spanish wines small group tour: $72
- Private City Tour Pamplona: $174
- Private tour of Fuenterrabia and San Sebastian.: $283
- Private tour of Getaria, Zumaia, Zarautz and Orio. : $204
- Private tour of Lourdes and the three sacred temples: $240
- Private tour of the jewels of Bilbao, with Guggenheim and pintxos tasting. : $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Pamplona $33
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 Pamplona
Also in Pamplona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Rioja Wine Tour: $218
- Wine tour of La Rioja, with two winery visits, and La Guardia. : $221
- Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Logroño: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Pamplona: $240
- Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Logroño: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Pamplona: $251
- Rioja Wine Tour: $283
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Pamplona, 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 Pamplona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Pamplona?
Pamplona has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Pamplona, 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 Pamplona?
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 Pamplona in the Summer?
Both Pamplona and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Pamplona for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Pamplona in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Pamplona fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Pamplona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 209 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Pamplona 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pamplona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Pamplona. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Pamplona because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Ephesus is a little warmer than Pamplona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Pamplona averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 144 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pamplona receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Pamplona 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pamplona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Pamplona. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pamplona this time of year.
In January, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Pamplona. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Pamplona fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pamplona receives 85 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pamplona. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets less rain in January than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Pamplona 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pamplona in the Spring?
Both Pamplona and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Pamplona for the activities around the city.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Pamplona in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Pamplona fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Pamplona during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Pamplona receives 141 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamplona. In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Pamplona. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Pamplona receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Pamplona 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Pamplona and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Pamplona | |||
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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) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
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