Which place is cheaper, Venice or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Venice, 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 Venice?
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).
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Antalya, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Venice $248
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Venice is $248. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Venice $130
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Venice $260
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Venice $29
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 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
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
- Kusadasi Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: $100
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$7.04
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice Airport: Round Trip Private Transfer to Florence city: $2,082
- Venice Marco Polo Airport: Round-trip Transfer to Milan City: $1,492
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,159
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,145
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,043
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,023
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,018
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $828
- Marco Polo Airport to Cortina D’Ampezzo Transfer: $818
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $788
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $788
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $746
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $33Venice $70
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
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.33
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Gelato$6.50
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.56
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Expresso$2.11
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Slice of Pizza$2.42
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Venice $109
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 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
- 2 Days Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: $191
- 2 Hour Turkish Bath Experience in Kusadasi: $25
- 2-Day MINI Group Tour of Ephesus and Pamukkale from Kusadasi: $172
- 2-Day Small-Group ( Max. 10 Guests ) Ephesus & Priene - Miltos - Didyma Tour: $149
- 3-Day Ephesus, Pamukkale and Pergamum Mini Group Tour ( Max. 10 Guests ): $249
- 3-Day Mini Group Tour to Ephesus, Pamukkale and PMD: $229
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.67
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$87
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.25
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.67
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $281
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $295
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $53
- Venice Saint Mark's Basilica and gondola tour in the afternoon: $82
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $239
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- 2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset: $137
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $131
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $273
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $127
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $81
- 4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano cover winter boat: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Venice $26
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:
- 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
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.63
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Beer$5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $71
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $74
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $116
- Evening in Venice with a local: food and wine tasting tour: $116
- Prosecco: Wine tour & tasting along the Unesco hills: $117
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Venice?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Venice, 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 Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Venice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Venice during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Venice. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In October, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Venice. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Venice. Furthermore, many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. Ephesus is much warmer than Venice in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 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 Venice. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Venice. Additionally, many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Venice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Venice averages at about 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 Venice. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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