Which place is cheaper, Balaton Lake or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Balaton Lake can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Balaton is a major freshwater lake in Hungary and the largest lake in Central Europe with a shoreline of 197 kilometers. The region around the lake is a popular holiday destination with a great number of resort towns and high-rise hotels to accommodate visitors seeking out lakeside activities, beaches, volcanic hills, and vineyards. Some of the towns are also very historic, offering examples from eighteenth-century art and architecture to castle ruins.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Hungary, and The Best Luxury Tours to Hungary.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Balaton Lake is $86. 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 Balaton Lake in more detail.
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Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Balaton Lake 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.
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Balaton Lake, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Balaton Lake much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Balaton Lake would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Balaton Lake 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 Balaton Lake.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Balaton Lake Expensive?.
Pamukkale has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Balaton Lake. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Balaton Lake, 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.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Balaton Lake and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Balaton Lake in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Balaton Lake fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
In Balaton Lake, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Balaton Lake receives 302 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Balaton Lake receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Balaton Lake.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Balaton Lake. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Balaton Lake averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Balaton Lake during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Balaton Lake receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Balaton Lake receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Balaton Lake.
Balaton Lake can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Balaton Lake. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Balaton Lake fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Balaton Lake receives 72 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Balaton Lake receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Balaton Lake and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Balaton Lake in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Balaton Lake fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Balaton Lake during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Balaton Lake receives 187 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Balaton Lake. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Balaton Lake receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Pamukkale | Balaton Lake | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |