Which place is cheaper, Prague or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Prague?
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 Prague. 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 Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Prague $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Prague is $109. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Prague $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Prague $134
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Prague $8.08
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 Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Luxury Private Prague Airport Transfer: $43
- Private Prague Airport Arrival Transfer: $60
- Airport Prague Private Transfers for up to 6 People: $98
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Car: $67
- Airport Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Airport Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Car: $67
- Arrival Private Transfer from Prague Airport PRG to Prague City in Car/Van: $58
- Arrival Transfer: Prague Airport PRG to Prague by Luxury Van: $55
- Best Shooting Range Prague Old Town with Private Transfers: $240
- Departure Private Transfer from Prague City to Prague Airport PRG in Car/Van: $58
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Business Car: $49
- Departure Transfer: Prague to Prague Airport PRG by Luxury Van: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $24Prague $26
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.20
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.59
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Cookies$0.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $40
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $52
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Folklore dinner: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Prague $16
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.20
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$5.88
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Image Theatre for Two$40
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party - City sightseeing Trike Tour: $2.76
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Electric Trike Tour: $2.98
- Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $3.02
- Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $3.02
- Adventurous Sightseeing & Historical Live Guided Trike Tour: $3.06
- Bachelorette/Bachelor Party - City sightseeing E-Bike Tour: $3.06
- Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $3.10
- Royal Prague City sightseeing Retro E-Bike Live Guided Tour: $3.10
- Gorgeous Prague Night Retro E-Bike Tour ( Live Guided ): $3.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.26
- Tour of the Castle and Malá Strana based on Tips: $3.26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Prague $11
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 Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
When comparing the travel costs between Izmir and Prague, we can see that Prague is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Prague?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Prague, 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 Prague?
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 Prague in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Prague. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Prague averages at about 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Prague this time of the year. In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Izmir usually receives less rain than Prague. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Prague in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Prague. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Izmir is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the autumn, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Prague. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in October than Prague. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Prague in the Winter?
Both Prague and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Prague can get quite cold in the winter. Izmir is much warmer than Prague in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Izmir. In January, Izmir usually receives more rain than Prague. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Prague in the Spring?
Both Prague and Izmir during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Izmir is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Prague averages at about 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the spring, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Prague. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in April than Prague. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Izmir
| Izmir | Prague | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 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.