Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Mombasa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mombasa or Antalya?
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 Mombasa and Antalya. 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: Mombasa or Antalya?
Mombasa
Mombasa is a beautiful, large city on the eastern coast of Kenya, bordering the Indian Ocean. The city is famous for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and diverse marine life. Mombasa experiences a tropical climate year round, meaning temperatures rarely drop below 70° Fahrenheit. The rainiest months of the year are April and May and the driest months are January and February. Temperatures tend to be more mild from May through October, usually in the 70's and 80's. Temperatures get much warmer from November through April, with daily averages reaching the high 90's.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Kenya, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, and The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey.
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Mombasa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMombasa $81Antalya $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Mombasa is $81, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $114. 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 Mombasa and Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMombasa $26Antalya $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMombasa $52Antalya $76
Compare Hotels in Mombasa and Antalya
Looking for a hotel in Mombasa 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: Mombasa Hotel Prices and Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mombasa $18Antalya $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mombasa
Also for Mombasa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer From Mombasa (Moi Airport/SGR) To Diani: $35
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Port to Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA): $57
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Moi Airport (MBA) to Mombasa Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Mombasa Cruise Port to Mombasa City Hotels: $57
- Private Transfer from Mombasa City to Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA): $42
- Private Transfer from Mombasa: $22
- Private Transfer from Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA) to Mombasa City: $42
- Private Departure Transfer in Mombasa: $80
- Mombasa to Mombasa Airport (MBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Mombasa Kenya Minivan Airport Transfer: $100
- Mombasa Airport Transfers to Mtwapa: $130
- Mombasa Airport Private Transfers To Vipingo & Kilifi Hotels: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer: $93
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $438
- VIP Private Transfers from Antalya Airport to Hotel: $51
- VIP Private Transfer from Antalya Airport: $0.65
- Turkish Maldives Suluada Island Boat Tour transfer From Antalya: $33
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $35
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $95
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $104
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $92
- The Land of Legends Theme Park Entrance Ticket & Transfers: $49
- Tazı Canyon & Rafting Full Day with Transfer and Lunch: $29
- Tazi Canyon & Rafting tour with Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Mombasa or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya and Mombasa 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 dayMombasa $41Antalya $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Special African Dinner: $46
- Sultan's Spoon Mombasa Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Mombasa Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $49
- Swahili Street Food Tour: $55
- Swahili Cooking Class Experience with a Local Chef: $65
- Diani Beach Sunset Dhow Cruise with Dinner: $70
- Tamarind Dhow Dinner Cruise & Nightlife: $135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $1.59
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $9.74
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $16
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $40
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Turkish Breakfast Cooking with a Local Mom in Antalya: $60
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $77
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
- Riviera Relish Antalya Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mombasa $18Antalya $32
Tours and Activities in Mombasa
For Mombasa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Group tour to Tsavo East National Park with Buffet Lunch: $160
- 1 Day Malindi day Tour (minimum 2 Pax): $194
- 1 Day Wasini Dolphin Tour From Diani Beach: $110
- 4 Hours Guided Mombasa City Tour: $45
- City Tour with Ghalib: $75
- Diani Beach Village Tour and Wildlife Park Day Trip: $218
- Diani Beach: Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Guided Tour: $75
- Elky Diani Glass Bottom Tour to Robinson Island: $35
- Elky Shimba Hills and Sheldrick Waterfall Day Tour: $250
- Fort Jesus and Mombasa Old Town City Tour: $80
- Full Day Group Joining Tour In Mombasa From Kilindin Harbour Port: $140
- Full Day Group Joining Tour in Mombasa from Kilindini Harbour: $149
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $70
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $46
- 2 Days Guided Tour of Cappadocia: $60
- 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch: $35
- 2-Day Cappadocia Adventure from Antalya with Hotel Stay: $110
- 2-Day Guided Cappadocia Tour with Cave Hotel Option From Antalya: $60
- 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA: $60
- 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour: $68
- 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $42
- ATV Adventure Antalya with Hotel Pick-Up: $44
- ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour in Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Side & Kemer: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMombasa $8.84Antalya $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mombasa and Antalya, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Mombasa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mombasa is in Africa 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 Mombasa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mombasa 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 Mombasa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mombasa Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mombasa or Antalya?
Mombasa has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Mombasa 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 Mombasa or Antalya?
Antalya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Mombasa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Mombasa or Antalya in the Summer?
Both Antalya and Mombasa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Mombasa throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Antalya for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mombasa is cooler than Antalya. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mombasa in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Antalya averages at about 28°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Antalya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually receives less sunshine than Antalya during summer. Mombasa gets 216 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 376 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mombasa usually receives more rain than Antalya. Mombasa gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMombasa 24°C (75°F)Antalya 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Antalya in the Autumn?
Both Antalya and Mombasa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Mombasa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Antalya in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mombasa is generally a little warmer than Antalya. Daily temperatures in Mombasa average around 26°C (79°F), and Antalya fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mombasa. In the autumn, Mombasa often gets more sunshine than Antalya. Mombasa gets 291 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 251 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mombasa. Mombasa usually gets more rain in October than Antalya. Mombasa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMombasa 26°C (79°F)Antalya 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Antalya in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mombasa and Antalya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Mombasa year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Mombasa is much warmer than Antalya in the winter. The daily temperature in Mombasa averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Antalya fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Mombasa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mombasa usually receives more sunshine than Antalya during winter. Mombasa gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Antalya receives 161 hours of full sun in the winter.
Antalya receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Mombasa usually receives less rain than Antalya. Mombasa gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMombasa 27°C (81°F)Antalya 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Mombasa or Antalya in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mombasa as well as Antalya. Mombasa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Mombasa is much warmer than Antalya. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mombasa in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Antalya averages at about 16°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mombasa this time of the year. In the spring, Mombasa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Antalya. Mombasa gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antalya receives 243 hours of full sun.
Mombasa receives a lot of rain in the spring. Mombasa usually gets more rain in April than Antalya. Mombasa gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Antalya receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMombasa 27°C (81°F)Antalya 16°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Antalya and Mombasa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.