Which place is cheaper, Verona or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Verona?
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 Verona. 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 Verona?
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.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
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 Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Verona $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Verona is $180. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Verona $115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Verona $230
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Verona? 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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Verona $7.37
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 Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$6.43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amarone Wine Tour with 2 Wineries Lunch and Private Transfer: $145
- Departure Private Transfer from Verona to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP): $137
- Departure Private Transfer: Modena or Verona to Bologna Airport by Business Van: $162
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Venice Airport: $500
- Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bergamo Orio al Serio airport: $131
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence (or vice versa): $272
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Madonna di Campiglio (or vice versa): $218
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Malpensa airport (MPX) (or vice versa): $291
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $262
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 $24Verona $58
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$39
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$25
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Cappucino$1.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Verona $13
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 Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.29
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Verona Card$11
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
- Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
- Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
- Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Verona $12
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 Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Verona?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Verona, 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 Verona?
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 Verona in the Summer?
Both Verona and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Verona for the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Verona. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Verona averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Verona, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Verona. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 286 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Verona. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Verona receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Verona 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Verona in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Verona. Also, many visitors come to Verona in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Verona. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Verona fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Verona during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 137 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Verona. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Verona receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Verona 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Verona in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Verona. Also, most visitors come to Verona for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Verona can be very cold during winter. Izmir is much warmer than Verona in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Verona fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Verona. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Verona receives 98 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Verona. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Verona receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Verona 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Verona in the Spring?
Both Verona and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Verona because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Izmir is a little warmer than Verona. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Verona averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Verona during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Verona receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives less rain than Verona. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Verona receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Verona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Verona and Izmir
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 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.