Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Antalya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Antalya, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Antalya?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Antalya $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $147. 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 Jerusalem and Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Antalya $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Antalya $110
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Antalya
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Antalya? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Antalya $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $213
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $189
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $146
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- The Land Of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $6.39
- From Transfer for Land of Legends Night Show: $7.99
- From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $7.99
- Land of Legends Night Show with Transfers: $8.79
- Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.60
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer (Belek,Antalya,Kemer): $10
- Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $14
- From Side: Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $16
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Sulu Boat Trip w/Lunch, Transfers and Sunset Option: $17
- From Land of Legends Night Show with Transfer: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Antalya $25
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Food Tour in Jerusalem with a Local : $72
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem: $99
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem--Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $169
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $72
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $103
- Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Antalya $46
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- 7-Hour Jerusalem Political Guided Tour from Jerusalem: $199
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $500
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $65
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Bethlehem Full Day Tour: $150
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.20
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.20
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.68
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.87
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $11
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Pamukkale Tour From Antalya : $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Antalya $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Antalya, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Antalya is in Europe, 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 Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Jerusalem.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Antalya?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Antalya, 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 Jerusalem or Antalya?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Antalya in the Summer?
Both Antalya and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Antalya for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Antalya. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 23°C (73°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Antalya. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 376 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in July than Antalya. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Antalya 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Antalya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Antalya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Antalya because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Antalya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Antalya fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 251 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Antalya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Antalya 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Antalya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Antalya. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
In the winter, Jerusalem is cooler than Antalya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jerusalem in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Antalya averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Antalya. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 161 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Antalya. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in January than Antalya. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Antalya 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Antalya in the Spring?
Both Antalya and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Antalya for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Jerusalem is generally around the same temperature as Antalya. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 16°C (61°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 16°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Antalya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Antalya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Antalya 16°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Antalya and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Antalya | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 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.