Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Vigo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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).
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Vigo $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Vigo is $107. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Vigo $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Vigo $92
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Vigo $40
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 Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 $33Vigo $38
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Vigo $11
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage: $129
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Vigo: $32
- Exclusive Vigo experience: $155
- Full Day Santiago de Compostela Private Tour from Vigo, Shore Excursion: $169
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only: $75
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Morning electric bike tour of Vigo and photography contest: $76
- New 2-hour Electric Bike Tour and Photography Contest: $34
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
- Private Tour in Ourense: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Vigo $6.12
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Vigo, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Vigo?
Vigo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Vigo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Vigo. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vigo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Vigo.
In the autumn, Ephesus is a little warmer than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Vigo. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Vigo.
In January, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Vigo. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Vigo. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets less rain in January than Vigo. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vigo in the Spring?
Both Vigo and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vigo during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vigo. In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Vigo. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
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