Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Amritsar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Amritsar?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Amritsar $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $54. 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 Pamukkale and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Amritsar? 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Day Trip with Lunch and Transfers: $85
- Antalya; to Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $236
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $166
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $82
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $137
- Izmir Airport Private Transfer to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $361
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Amritsar $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Amritsar $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $38
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $68
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $81
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $82
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5-hour Amritsar city tour with a guide and local transport: $83
- Amritsar 02 days Tour: $216
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $54
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $36
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
- Amritsar 1 Night / 2 Days Tour: $67
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $36
- Amritsar City Tour: $41
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $55
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
- Amritsar City Tour with Wagah Border and Sadda Pind Village: $101
- Amritsar Expeditions (Historical Heritage Walk and Full Day Tour): $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Amritsar $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Amritsar, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pamukkale is in Europe and Amritsar is in Asia, 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Amritsar, 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 Pamukkale or Amritsar?
Pamukkale has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amritsar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Pamukkale or Amritsar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Amritsar. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Amritsar. Pamukkale is cooler than Amritsar in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Amritsar fluctuates around 33°C (91°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Amritsar. Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Amritsar in the Autumn?
Both Amritsar and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is cooler than Amritsar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Amritsar averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Amritsar in the Winter?
Both Amritsar and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
In January, Pamukkale is generally much colder than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Amritsar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Amritsar. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Pamukkale is much colder than Amritsar in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Amritsar fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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