Which place is cheaper, Florence or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Florence?
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 Florence. 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Florence $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $295
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $294
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $213
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Akbuk Hotels: $196
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Yalikoy (Didim) Hotels: $191
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $185
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Didim: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence to Pisa Airport (PSA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
- Private Transfer from Florence to Milan: $216
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Chianti Wine Tastings and Visit to 3 Cellars with Lunch&Transfer: $234
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Montecatini Terme - RoundTrip Transfer: $183
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Siena or Sovicille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
- Florence Airport (FLR): One-Way/Roundtrip Private Transfer: $314
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Florence Airport Transfers : Airport FLR to Florence City in Luxury Van: $202
- Florence Airport Transfers : Florence City to Airport FLR in Business Car: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $24Florence $38
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Florence $32
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Florence $20
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Florence?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Florence, 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 Florence?
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 Florence in the Summer?
Both Florence and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Florence averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Florence, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Florence. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Florence. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Florence 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)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Florence. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Florence during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Florence. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Florence in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Florence. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Izmir is a little warmer than Florence in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Florence. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Florence. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Izmir is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Florence averages at about 14°C (57°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Florence during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives less rain than Florence. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Izmir
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.