A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Izmir vs. Gujarat for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Izmir or Gujarat?

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 Gujarat. 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 Gujarat?

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.

Gujarat

Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Gujarat or Izmir?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Gujarat is $24. 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 Gujarat in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Izmir $60
    Gujarat $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Izmir $120
    Gujarat $24
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Gujarat

Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Gujarat? 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.

Hotels in Izmir


Hotels in Gujarat


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Izmir $30
    Gujarat $6.73

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:

  • Izmir Airport - Kusadasi Private Transfer: $100
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye-Oludeniz Hotels: $230
  • Balikesir Airport Transfers to Balikesir Ayvalik Hotels: $93
  • Bodrum Airport Luxury Private Minivan By Meet Transfer : $42
  • Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
  • Canakkale Airport Transfers to Lapseki Hotels: $87
  • Cesme-Alacati Transfer: $66
  • Dalaman Airport Transfer Vip & Private : $57
  • Ephesus Guided Tour From Izmir With Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $130
  • Fethiye-Oludeniz Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $241
  • From Izmir Airport: One-way Private Transfer to Alacati: $97
  • From Izmir Airport: One-way Private Transfer to Kusadasi: $88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:

  • Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37
  • Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $111
  • Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
  • Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $41
  • Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport to Ahmedabad : $41
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $41
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfers Ahmedabad‎ To Udaipur Drop: $61

Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Gujarat?

Prices for flights to both Gujarat 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Izmir $24
    Gujarat $7.55

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gujarat

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.

  • Full Day tour of Rajkot City with Traditional themed Dinner: $61
  • Sarkhej Mosque and Utensils Museum with Dinner - Ahmedabad: $226

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Izmir $21
    Gujarat $4.19

Tours and Activities in Izmir

Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Olive Oil Tasting Experience in Turkey : $3.16
  • Quick Tour, Essentials of Izmir With Audio Guide: $6.00
  • Mini Group Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour (Max. 10 guests): $25
  • Skip Line Private Ephesus- Temple Of Artemis-Virgin Mary Tour: $32
  • Half-Day Izmir City Tour: $55
  • Ephesus Tour: $56
  • Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House from Izmir Hotels , Airport ,Cruise Port: $69
  • Deluxe Ephesus with Terrace Houses tour from Izmir Hotel , Cruise Ports, Airport: $69
  • Izmir City Tour: $70
  • Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
  • Small Group Ephesus Tour: $71
  • Izmir City Tour : $71

Tours and Activities in Gujarat

Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Ahmedabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Food Crawl Vadodara (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $26
  • Ahmedabad Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $32
  • Architectural Tour : $40
  • Half Day Private Rajkot Sightseeing Tour with Lunch : $41
  • Jeep Safari: A Skip the line access to Devalia Safari Park India: $45
  • The Old City Rickshaw Tour: $55
  • Ahmedabad Private City Tour Including Local Night Market: $64
  • Private Tour Patan & Modhera Day Trip from Ahmedabad: $78
  • Highlights of Vadodara (Guided Half Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Highlights of Ahmedabad (Guided Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car Tour): $82

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Izmir $8.86
    Gujarat $6.13

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
  • Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Gujarat, we can see that Izmir is more expensive. And not only is Gujarat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Izmir is in Europe and Gujarat is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Gujarat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gujarat 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 Izmir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Izmir than you might in Gujarat.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Gujarat Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Izmir or Gujarat?

Gujarat has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Izmir. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Gujarat, 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.