Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
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).
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Salzburg $21
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 Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: $738
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $695
- Cesky Krumlov: Private One-Way Transfer to Salzburg: $629
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2h of sightseeing: $300
- Private transfer from Salzburg to Prague: $298
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $291
- Kitzbuhel, Flachau, Transfer From Salzburg & Airport SZG: $288
- Private transfer Salzburg → Vienna with stop in Mauthausen Concentration Camp: $284
- From Salzburg to Prague, Private Transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $283
- Private Scenic Transfer from Salzburg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Prague with local English-speaking driver: $278
- Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Vienna City: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $33Salzburg $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 Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Salzburg $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
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $272
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,123
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Salzburg $28
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 Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$3.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Salzburg?
Salzburg has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg in the Summer?
Both Salzburg and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Salzburg. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Salzburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Salzburg. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Salzburg can get quite cold in the winter. Ephesus is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Salzburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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