Which place is cheaper, Pisa or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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).
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Pisa $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $128. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Pisa $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Pisa $128
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Pisa $12
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 Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Florence: Round-trip Transfer to Pisa & Cinque Terre: $1,230
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $396
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence City centre: $291
- Transfer from Pisa to Siena with stop in San Gimignano for lunch: $273
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Fiesole: $264
- Private Sightseeing Transfer from Pisa to Florence: $245
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Firenze: $240
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Volterra: $229
- Private Transfer From Pisa To Florence, English Speaking Driver: $209
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by car or van: $203
- Private Transfer from Pisa Airport to Florence Hotels: $202
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $33Pisa $53
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 Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $39
- Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $75
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $93
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pontedera with cooking demo: $93
- Pisa Food Tour: $95
- Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa: $158
- Authentic Italian Food Tour in Pisa: $521
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Pisa $21
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 Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- Skip-the-Line Best of Pisa and Leaning Tower Guided Tour for Kids and Families: $273
- 2-Day Tour: Pisa, Cinque Terre & Tuscany: $320
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $27
- Adventure in Pisa + Tower Admission: $182
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $53
- Best of Small group tour with admission tickets: $57
- Bocelli Chianti Hills E-Bike Guided Tour + Wine Food Tasting: $157
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $82
- Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting: $97
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $82
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $184
- Discovering Pisa in Christmas Time – Walking Tour: $443
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Pisa -
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 Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $48
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option): $50
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $75
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $90
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $97
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $99
- Tuscan Wine Tour in Pisa by shuttle: $163
- Pisa & Lucca with wine Tasting and Lunch from Livorno: $663
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Pisa, 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Pisa?
Pisa has a larger population, and is about 42% larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Pisa, 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 Pisa?
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 Pisa in the Summer?
Both Pisa and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Pisa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Pisa in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Pisa fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Pisa. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Pisa. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Pisa 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pisa in the Autumn?
Both Pisa and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Pisa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Ephesus is a little warmer than Pisa. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Pisa averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Pisa. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 177 hours of full sun.
Pisa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Pisa. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Pisa 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pisa in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Pisa. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Pisa this time of year.
In January, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Pisa. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Pisa fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Pisa during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Pisa receives 105 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 Pisa. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Pisa 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Pisa in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Pisa. Also, many travelers come to Pisa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Pisa in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Pisa fluctuates around 13°C (55°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 Pisa. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pisa receives 192 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Pisa. Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Pisa. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Pisa receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Pisa 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Pisa and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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