Which place is cheaper, Venice or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Venice?
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 Venice. 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Venice $29
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Marco Polo (VCE) to Chioggia - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice (Luxury Van): $195
- Arrival Transfer: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Sedan Car: $191
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $831
- Burano + water taxi to Ravenna or Cruise Port -Departure Transfer: $163
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $98
- Burano +water taxi to Trieste or port -Departure Private Transfer: $163
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice City + water taxi: $513
- Chioggia Port : One Way Transfer to Venice, Piazzale Roma: $428
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE (Luxury Van): $195
- Departure Transfer: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Sedan Car: $191
- From Marco Polo Airport: Speedboat Transfer to Venice: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $24Venice $69
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Venice $108
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 Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Venice $26
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 Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Venice?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Venice, 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 Venice?
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 Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Venice in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 28°C (82°F), and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Venice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Venice. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Venice. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Venice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Venice. Furthermore, most visitors come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Izmir is a little warmer than Venice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Venice. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Venice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Venice. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Venice because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Venice can be very cold. In the winter, Izmir is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Izmir in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Venice averages at about 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Venice. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Venice. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Venice in the Spring?
Both Venice and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In April, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 16°C (61°F), and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives less rain than Venice. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Izmir
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 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.