Which place is cheaper, Vilnius or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Vilnius?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Vilnius, 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 Vilnius?
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).
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 from Vilnius, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Vilnius $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Vilnius is $101. 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 Vilnius in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Vilnius $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Vilnius $90
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Vilnius
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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 Vilnius Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Vilnius $8.89
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 Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Riga / Tallinn / Vilnius. Transfer Between Baltic States: $641
- From Druskininkai & Grutas Park Tour with Transfer: $513
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $214
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $214
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $214
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $142
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $53
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $51
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $51
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $35
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Vilnius?
Prices for flights to both Vilnius 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 $33Vilnius $43
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 Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Vilnius $10
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour$6.21
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- “Ghostly Tales of Vilnius” Walking Tour: $86
- "Ghostly Tales of Vilnius" Walking Tour: $170
- (Post) Soviet Vilnius Private Walking Tour: $107
- 1-Day Pilgrim Tour from Vilnius: $385
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Automuseum Entry Ticket: $21
- Bachelorette Party Adventure's Organization: $33
- Bike Tour of Vilnius Highlights "Iconic Landmarks & Hidden Gems": $32
- Day tour out of Paneriai holocaust park,Trakai castle, medieval Kernave: $208
- Discover Vilnius Tour: $267
- Dzukija National Park and Grutas Park: Full-Day Tour: $214
- Explore Old Town and Uzupis Guided Walking Tour: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Vilnius $6.83
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 Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer$4.66
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Vilnius, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Vilnius much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vilnius would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vilnius 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 Vilnius.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Vilnius Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Vilnius?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Vilnius, 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 Vilnius?
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 Vilnius in the Summer?
Both Vilnius and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Vilnius in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Vilnius fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Vilnius, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vilnius receives 219 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Vilnius 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vilnius in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Vilnius. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Vilnius. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Vilnius averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vilnius during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Vilnius receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Vilnius 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vilnius in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Vilnius. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Vilnius. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Vilnius fluctuates around -5°C (23°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vilnius receives 36 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Vilnius -5°C (23°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vilnius in the Spring?
Both Vilnius and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
Ephesus is much warmer than Vilnius in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Vilnius fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vilnius during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Vilnius receives 164 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Vilnius. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vilnius receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Vilnius 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Vilnius and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Vilnius | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.