Which place is cheaper, Nice or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Nice?
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 Nice. 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 $105Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Nice $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Izmir Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Izmir City: $21
- Private Transfer from Izmir city Hotels to Izmir Cruise Port: $25
- Izmir Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer - Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport ADB to Izmir Port: $26
- Private Transfer - Izmir Port to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport ADB: $26
- Private Transfer from Izmir Hotels to Izmir Cruise Port: $28
- Private Airport Transfers: From Göcek to Dalaman Airport: $40
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Çeşme, Alaçatı - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Arrival Transfer Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport ADB to Izmir by Van: $41
- Bodrum Airport Luxury Private Minivan By Meet Transfer : $42
- Izmir Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Cesme: $43
- Private Transfer: Izmir Airport (ADB) to Izmir : $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $109
- Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $92
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $109
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $130
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $56
- From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $150
- From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $24Nice $53
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Nice $13
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
- PRIVATE PHOTO TOUR IN IZMIR - Photo & Video Experience in iZMiR: $49
- Half-Day Izmir City Tour: $55
- Ephesus Tour: $56
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- Deluxe Ephesus with Terrace Houses tour from Izmir Hotel , Cruise Ports, Airport: $69
- Ephesus and Virgin Mary's House from Izmir Hotels , Airport ,Cruise Port: $69
- Izmir City Tour: $70
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Nice $18
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 Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Nice?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Nice, 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 Nice?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Izmir or Nice in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Nice. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Nice because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Nice averages at about 23°C (73°F).
In July, Izmir usually receives less rain than Nice. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Nice. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In October, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite rainy in Nice. Izmir usually gets less rain in October than Nice. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Nice in the Winter?
Both Nice and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Nice for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Izmir is around the same temperature as Nice in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Nice fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It's quite rainy in Izmir. In January, Izmir usually receives more rain than Nice. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice and Izmir during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Nice in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Izmir is a little warmer than Nice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Nice averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Izmir usually gets less rain in April than Nice. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Izmir
| Izmir | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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