Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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).
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
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 from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Playa de las Americas $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is $209. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Playa de las Americas $123
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Playa de las Americas $246
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Playa de las Americas? 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 Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Playa de las Americas $60
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 $33Playa de las Americas $48
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 $59Playa de las Americas $32
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Playa de las Americas $9.18
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas than you might in Ephesus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Playa de las Americas?
Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
Both Playa de las Americas and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Playa de las Americas during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Ephesus is cooler than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Playa de las Americas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in October than Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Playa de las Americas.
In January, Ephesus is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 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 Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Playa de las Americas.
Ephesus is cooler than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets more rain in April than Playa de las Americas. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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