A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ios vs. Antalya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Ios or Antalya?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Ios or Antalya? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Ios

Ios is an island in the south of Greece, located in the Cyclades group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a peaceful beach getaway by day, and a lively party scene by night. While its main town is the hub for nightlife, it is also a charming place during the day, typical of a traditional Greek village with shops and cafes against a backdrop of whitewashed buildings and turquoise waters.

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Ios?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ios is €73, while the average daily cost in Antalya is €26. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ios and Antalya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ios €31
    Antalya €12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ios €62
    Antalya €24

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ios €13
    Antalya €4.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfers: $5.00
  • One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya City & Beach to Antalya Airport: $9.95
  • One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Belek: $11
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Antalya to Antalya Airport (AYT): $13
  • One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Kemer: $14
  • One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Side: $14
  • One-Way Shared Transfer: Antalya Airport to Alanya: $14
  • Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $17
  • Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $22
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Antalya Airport to Antalya, Kundu or Lara: $22
  • Private Departure Transfer from Antalya, Kundu or Lara to Antalya Airport: $22

Is it cheaper to fly into Ios or Antalya?

Prices for flights to both Antalya and Ios 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ios €26
    Antalya €8.56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $83

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ios €21
    Antalya €6.80

Tours and Activities in Ios

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ios are as follows:

  • From Ios to Sikinos Island & Winery Tour: $96
  • Half Day Sunset Sailboat tour (afternoon): $210
  • Ios Speed Boat Adventure: $54

Tours and Activities in Antalya

For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Skip the Line: Yoruk Parki Kemer Admission Ticket: $5.75
  • Admission Ticket to Sandland Antalya: $7.46
  • Shopping Tour From Kemer: $10
  • Smartphone Audio City Tour: $14
  • From Manavgat: Boat Tour to Side: $22
  • Sapadere Canyon Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Alanya: $28
  • Canyoning and Rafting Tours from Antalya: $29
  • Antalya Rafting Tour: $31
  • Antalya Local Bazaar Tour: $33
  • Koprulu Canyon Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch from Antalya: $34
  • Turkey: Day Tour of Ancient Lycia: $34
  • Day Tour to Xanthos City, Saklikent Canyon and Patara Beach: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ios €26
    Antalya €3.82

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ios and Antalya, we can see that Ios is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Ios would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ios than you might in Antalya.

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