Which place is cheaper, Verona or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Verona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Verona, 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 Verona?
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).
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Verona $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Verona is $180. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Verona $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Verona $230
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Verona
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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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Verona $7.37
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-Way Private Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport: $661
- private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $620
- Verona Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $535
- Verona Airport (VRN): One Way Transfer to Venice+WaterTaxi: $503
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
- Verona Airport(VRN): 1-Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $364
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Selva Val Gardena (or vice versa): $284
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 $33Verona $58
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 Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$39
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$25
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Cappucino$1.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Verona $13
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.29
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Verona Card$11
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- Amarone wine experience in Verona countryside: $37
- "Let yourself be guided .. Let yourself be pampered" Private Tour: $218
- 3 Hour Shared Walking and Aperitivo Tour of Verona: $70
- 3 Hour Walking tour of Verona and Arena: $142
- 3 Hour Watercolor Private Experience in Verona: $65
- 4-Hour Guided E-bike Tour of the Two Wineries in Bardolino: $119
- A day in the life of Verona - Private tour with a local: $224
- A private tasting tour of Verona, between food and wine: $280
- Adventure in e-Bike among medieval villages and castles: $125
- Amarone 2005 Wine Experience: $33
- Amarone Della Valpolicella Wine Experience - Meet the Vogadori Family: $38
- Amarone Wine Experience at Montresor winery: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Verona $12
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 Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Verona?
Verona has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Verona, 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 Verona?
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 Verona in the Summer?
Both Verona and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Verona for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Verona in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Verona fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Verona. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Verona during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Verona. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Verona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Verona in the Autumn?
Both Verona and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Verona because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Ephesus is a little warmer than Verona. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Verona averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Verona. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Verona. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Verona 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Verona in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Verona. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
It's quite cold in Verona in the winter. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Verona. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Verona fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Verona during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 98 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 Verona. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Verona 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Verona in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Verona. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the natural beauty.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Verona in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Verona 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 Verona. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Verona. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Verona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Verona and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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