A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nairobi vs. Antalya for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nairobi or Antalya?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nairobi and Antalya can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Nairobi or Antalya?

Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya's capital as well as the country's largest city. With a population of about 3 million, it is also one of the largest cities in Africa. It is a prominent city both politically and financially within the region. There are many international companies that are located in Nairobi and the Nairobi Securities and Exchange is one of the largest in Africa.

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 Safaris in Kenya, and The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya.


Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Nairobi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nairobi is $61, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $148. 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 Nairobi and Antalya in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nairobi $11
    Antalya $55
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nairobi $22
    Antalya $110
Compare Hotels in Nairobi and Antalya

Looking for a hotel in Nairobi 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.

Hotels in Nairobi


Hotels in Antalya


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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: Nairobi Hotel Prices and Antalya Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nairobi $10
    Antalya $111
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nairobi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Nairobi:


  • Taxi from Airport
    $9.10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nairobi

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

  • Transport from Nairobi transfer Masai Mara gates Sekekani Talek: $250
  • Safe and Private Airport transfer in Nairobi : $20
  • Safe and Executive Airport transfer in Nairobi: $40
  • Private Transfer to Naivasha from Nairobi: $70
  • Private Road transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: $150
  • Private Road Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park: $197
  • Private One-Way Nairobi Airport Transfer: $29
  • Private Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA Transfers to Nairobi Hotels: $67
  • Private Airport and Hotel Transfer in Nairobi: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer and Service in Nairobi: $20
  • Private Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta or Wilson Airport: $35
  • Private Transfer from Airport to Accommodation: $22

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: $77
  • Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $186
  • Turkey Antalya Airport Transfer Service VIP Transfer AYT: $46
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $19
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $75
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Tekirova: $86
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $81
  • Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $75
  • The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Side: $142
  • The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Antalya: $92
  • Tazi Canyon & Rafting tour with BBQ Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $58
  • Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Antalya: $43

Is it cheaper to fly into Nairobi or Antalya?

Prices for flights to both Antalya and Nairobi 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
    Nairobi $7.36
    Antalya $26
Typical Food Prices in Nairobi

For Nairobi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner for Two
    $4.93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nairobi

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

  • Carnivore experience Lunch Or Dinner (Optional Bomas of kenya ): $40
  • Nairobi:Carnivore Restaurant Dinner and Pub Crawling.: $48
  • Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour : $54
  • Enjoy Traditional Kenyan Food Cooking Class With a Host.: $54
  • Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class: $54
  • Nairobi Private Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class with Lunch: $55
  • Cooking Lesson of Local Food $ Lunch: $68
  • Dinner Experience with Cat Show at Safari Park Hotel: $80
  • Carnivore Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
  • Carnivore Dinner Experience: $80
  • The Carnivore Restaurant Experience: Lunch Or Dinner: $84
  • Barbecue Dinner At The Carnivore Restaurant - Nairobi: $85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

  • Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
  • Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
  • Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $88
  • Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $96

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nairobi $45
    Antalya $46
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nairobi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Nairobi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Village Visit
    $15

Tours and Activities in Nairobi

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

  • Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: $95
  • Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi: $95
  • Nairobi National Park Group Joining Daily Tour: $138
  • Tour Hells gate National park day tour: $150
  • half Day TOURS/NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK/ELEPHANT & GIRAFFE CENTRE: $90
  • 1 Day Bike Tour to Hell’s Gate And Lake Naivasha : $130
  • 1 Day Hiking Adventure At Mt Longonot From Nairobi(minimum 2 Pax): $225
  • 1 Day Tour Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixen: $43
  • 1 DayTrip To Hells Gate &Lake Naivasha With boat Ride Tour: $90
  • 1 day Nairobi city Tour: $240
  • 16 Days Best Of Kenya Wildlife Safari on a 4x4 land cruiser: $7,695
  • 1Day Ngong Hills Hiking ang Zip Line Adventure: $100

Tours and Activities in Antalya

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

  • Antalya City Tour: $77
  • Full Day Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch Included: $61
  • Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $53
  • !!!All inclusive Antalya city tour: $66
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya /w Cave Hotel & Balloon Ride: $48
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $50
  • 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch : $40
  • 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
  • 4-Hour Antalya Short Shopping Tour: $15
  • 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
  • 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $25
  • 7 Hour Adventure on The Land of Legends Theme Park (Antalya): $121

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nairobi $15
    Antalya $21


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nairobi and Antalya, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Nairobi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nairobi 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 Nairobi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nairobi 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 Nairobi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nairobi Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nairobi or Antalya?

Nairobi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Nairobi 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.