A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kos vs. Ephesus for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Kos €134
  Ephesus €149

The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €134, while the average daily cost in Ephesus is €149. 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 Kos and Ephesus in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Kos €62
  Ephesus €72
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Kos €124
  Ephesus €144

Compare Hotels in Kos and Ephesus

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Kos €37
  Ephesus €53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos

Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Transfer from Kos Airport to Kos Town: $88
• Private departure Transfer from Kos island resorts to Kos airport: $85
• Private arrival Transfer from Kos Airport to any resort in the island: $85
• Private Transfer: Kos Island International Airport (KGS) to Kos: $80
• Departure transfer to Kos Airport : $64
• Arrival transfer from Kos Airport : $64
• Arrival Transfer From Kos Airport : $60
• Artemis Hamam and Spa with Hotel Transfers Kos Island: $57
• Kalymnos, Pserimos & Plati Island Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $55
• Kos - Airport Private Transfer: $55
• Roundtrip Bus Transfer to Mount Zia for Sunset Viewing: $27
• Lido Water Park Admission Ticket with Transfers: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus

Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
• Transfer from/to Izmir Airport ADB to/from Didim Area: $186
• Transfer: $66
• Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
• Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
• Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
• Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $218
• Private Transfer from Kusadasi to Izmir Airport: $120
• Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
• Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
• Private Transfer from Kusadasi Port to Adnan Menderes Airport ADB: $65
• Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24

Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Ephesus?

Prices for flights to both Ephesus and Kos 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
  Kos €43
  Ephesus €35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kos

For Kos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Private Greek Cooking Class in Kos with Lunch: $89
• Sunset Safari Tour with Dinner: $91
• Kos Cooking Classes by Mama Contessa: $96
• Private Cooking Class in Kos, Local Recipes: $98
• Half Day Wine Tasting with Dinner in Kos: $114

Typical Food prices in Ephesus

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:

• Sandwiches
  €0.16
• Dessert
  €0.18
• Lunch at Beach (for 2)
  €0.61
• Snacks
  €0.26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus

For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus and Turkish Cooking Experience: $91
• Ancient Ephesus and Cooking Class Private Tour from Kusadasi: $91
• Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $120
• Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
• Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $212
• Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $229
• Gourmet & Street Food Tour: Taste the Excellence at Kusadasi & Selcuk: $239

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Kos €33
  Ephesus €61

Tours and Activities in Kos

For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• 3 Bay Cruise with BBQ to Kefalos, Camel and Paradise Beach: $27
• Aegean Adventure Nisyros Mandraki Island: $67
• Dory's Glass Bottom Boat Adventure in Pserimos and Pserimos Beach: $22
• From Boat Tour to the Volcanic Island of Nisyros: $38
• From Cruise to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Plati with Lunch: $41
• From the Port of Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands: $38
• Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos: $38
• Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands with optional pickup: $33
• Full-Day 3 Island Cruise Tour in Kos Island: $37
• Full-Day Tour to Nisyros The Volcano Island: $33
• Half Day Snorkeling Experience in Kos Greece: $55
• Half day boat diving experience in Kos Greece: $99

Tours and Activities in Ephesus

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.

• 3 Days Ephesus Pamukkale Pergamon Private Tour from Kusadasi: $548
• Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
• Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
• Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $86
• Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $140
• Ephesus Tours and Turkish bath from CRUİSE Port Kusadasi with lunch : $29
• Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $45
• Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $52
• Kusadasi Port Low-Cost Cultural Tour & Shopping : $30
• Private Kusadasi Walking Tour : $89
• Private Pergamum Tour from Izmir or Kusadasi: $274
• Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Kos €19
  Ephesus €15

Sample the Local Flavors in Kos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kos:

• Private Tour: Kos Island Villages and Wine Tasting: $512

Typical Alcohol prices in Ephesus

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:

• Beer
  €0.13

Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus

Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $40
• Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $52
• Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $61
• Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $65
• Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $108
• Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests: Highlights with Wine Tasting: $139
• Ancient Ephesus Private Tour Kusadasi with Wine Tasting at Seven Sages Vinery: $156
• Ancient Ephesus Private Tour with Wine Tasting from Kusadasi: $338
• Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi with Private Guide and Van: $469