Which place is cheaper, Avignon or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Avignon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Avignon. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Izmir or Avignon?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Avignon
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Avignon $751
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Avignon is $751. 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 Izmir and Avignon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Avignon $694
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Avignon $1,388
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Avignon
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Avignon? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Avignon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Avignon $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- izmir kusadasi transfer: $82
- Vip Airport Transfer: $98
- VIP Private Transfer | Izmir Airport to Kusadasi or Selcuk: $46
- Transfer İzmir Airport to/from Kusadasi City Center Area: $75
- Transfer to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport: $75
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Transfer From izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Selcuk Ephesus: $82
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Gümüldür, Seferihisar: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Private Transfer: Izmir to Izmir Airport (ADB) : $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Avignon
Also for Avignon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Private transfer Marseille - Avignon: $428
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Avignon?
Prices for flights to both Avignon and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Avignon $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Avignon
For Avignon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
- Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Chef: $403
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Avignon $16
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
Tours and Activities in Avignon
For Avignon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glanum Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket: $9.77
- Avignon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Ticket for the Gourmet Journey at Maison Brotte: $17
- All About Avignon Tour: $21
- Around The Palace Tour: $31
- La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour: $37
- Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: $44
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Half-Day Tour from St Rémy-de-Provence by Electric Bike with Carrière de Lumiere: $49
- City Walking Tour with Popes Palace Entry: $74
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
- Lavender Beauty Small Group Half Day Tour from Avignon: $76
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Avignon $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Avignon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Avignon:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Provence and Wine Tasting by E-Bike from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: $65
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- From Morning Wine Tour to Châteauneuf du Pape: $95
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- From Afternoon Wine Tour Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $131
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape Prestige Wine Tour from Avignon: $152
- 8 Hours Private Wine Tour in Châteauneuf du Pape: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Avignon, we can see that Avignon is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Avignon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Avignon than you might in Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Avignon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Avignon?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Avignon. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Avignon, 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 Izmir or Avignon?
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 Izmir or Avignon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Avignon. Also, the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Avignon this time of year.
In July, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 28°C (82°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Avignon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the summer, Izmir often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Avignon. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 354 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Avignon. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Avignon 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Avignon in the Autumn?
Both Avignon and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Avignon for the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Izmir is a little warmer than Avignon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Avignon fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Avignon during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Avignon. In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Avignon. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Avignon 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Avignon in the Winter?
Both Avignon and Izmir during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Avignon in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Izmir is a little warmer than Avignon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Izmir in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Avignon averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets less sunshine than Avignon. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Avignon receives 146 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Avignon. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Avignon 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Avignon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Avignon. Furthermore, most visitors come to Avignon for the small town charm during these months.
In April, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Avignon. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 16°C (61°F), and Avignon fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Avignon this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Avignon during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Avignon receives 218 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives less rain than Avignon. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Avignon receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Avignon 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Avignon and Izmir
| Izmir | Avignon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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