A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Izmir vs. Odisha (Orissa) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Izmir or Odisha (Orissa)?

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 Odisha (Orissa). 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 Odisha (Orissa)?

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.

Odisha (Orissa)

Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.

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


Which place is cheaper, Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) is $0.00. 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 Odisha (Orissa) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Izmir $60
    Odisha (Orissa) -
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Izmir $120
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Odisha (Orissa)

Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Odisha (Orissa)? 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 Odisha (Orissa)


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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
    Odisha (Orissa) -

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:

  • İzmir Airport Private Transfer Service: $50
  • VIP Private Transfer | Izmir Airport to Kusadasi or Selcuk: $46
  • Transfer İzmir Airport to/from Kusadasi City Center Area: $75
  • Transfer to Izmir airport from Kusadasi: $76
  • 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
  • Private Transfer: Izmir Airport (ADB) to Izmir : $44
  • Private Transfer | IZMIR City Hotels - Izmir AIRPORT: $44

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)

Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $211
  • Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $37
  • Private Transfer from Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport to Bhubaneswar: $37

Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Odisha (Orissa)?

Prices for flights to both Odisha (Orissa) 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
    Odisha (Orissa) -

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Izmir $21
    Odisha (Orissa) -

Tours and Activities in Izmir

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

  • Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
  • Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
  • 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
  • 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,075
  • Alaçatı And Çeşme Private Tour: $100
  • Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $283
  • 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: $175
  • Customized Ephesus Private Tour / FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY: $150
  • Daily Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour from Izmir: $147

Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)

For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride): $25
  • Bhubaneswar Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $25
  • History Buffs Trails in Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $25
  • 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
  • Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
  • 8-hours Full Day Tour of Bhubaneswar including Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off: $78
  • Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $82
  • Konark and Chilika Lake: A Private Day Tour from Bhubaneshwar: $83
  • Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $90
  • Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $96

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Izmir $8.86
    Odisha (Orissa) -

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):

  • Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Odisha (Orissa), we can see that Izmir is more expensive. And not only is Odisha (Orissa) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Izmir is in Europe and Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Odisha (Orissa) 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 Odisha (Orissa).

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