Which place is cheaper, Tallinn or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
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).
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Tallinn $102
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $102. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Tallinn $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Tallinn $100
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Tallinn $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- 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
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Helicopter transfer to Helsinki: $2,647
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $124
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $118
- Tallinn Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tallinn hotels: $102
- Tallinn Lennart Meri Airport (TLL): Transfer to Tallinn Port: $102
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn City by minibus: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Car : $90
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn Airport or Port by Luxury Car: $90
- Tallinn Airport Transfer - Return: $87
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $80
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $75
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $51
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $33Tallinn $39
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 Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.23
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Dessert$1.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Tallinn $6.03
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 Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Legends and Landmarks: A Tallinn Walking Adventure": $21
- 120 Degrees daily guided walking tour: $27
- 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $65
- 2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $196
- 2-Day Guided Tour of Medieval Tallinn : $240
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Tallinn: $49
- 2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport: $272
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $188
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $293
- 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $48
- 5 Hour Majestic Tallinn Tour from Cruise Port: $45
- Accessible tour in Tallinn: $738
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Tallinn $16
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 Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Tallinn, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Tallinn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tallinn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tallinn 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Tallinn.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Tallinn?
Tallinn has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
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 Tallinn in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Tallinn. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
Ephesus is much warmer than Tallinn in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Tallinn fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 279 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Tallinn 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Tallinn in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Tallinn. Also, many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Tallinn. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Tallinn averages at about 7°C (44°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 92 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Tallinn 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Tallinn in the Winter?
Both Tallinn and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Tallinn. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Tallinn fluctuates around -5°C (22°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Tallinn during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Tallinn receives 25 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Tallinn -5°C (22°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Tallinn in the Spring?
Both Tallinn and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. Ephesus is much warmer than Tallinn in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Tallinn fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tallinn receives 186 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Tallinn. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Tallinn receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Tallinn 4°C (39°F)
Typical Weather for Tallinn and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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