Which place is cheaper, Bologna or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Bologna?
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 Bologna can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Bologna?
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.
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Bologna $170
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Bologna is $170. 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 Bologna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Bologna $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Bologna $186
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Bologna
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Bologna? 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 Bologna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Bologna $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Bologna Airport: Round Trip Transfer to Venice+Water Taxi: $1,663
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): Roundtrip Transfer to Venice p-le Roma: $1,403
- From Private Venice Day Trip with Transfer: $770
- Siena: Private Round-Trip Transfer from/to Bologna Airport: $690
- Bologna Airport (BLQ): One Way Transfer to Ravenna Port/City: $524
- Tour Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Vinegar, Wine with Transfer: $503
- Bologna:Parmesan, Prosciutto, Balsamic, Wine, Lunch&Transfer: $503
- Ferrari&Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic, Red wine with Transfer: $497
- Florence: Private Transfer from Bologna Airport (BLQ): $429
- Ferrari, Lambo, Parmesan, Balsamic tour w/Lunch & Transfer: $390
- Bologna Airport(BLQ): 1-Way Transfer to Venice Piazzale Roma: $374
- Ravenna or Cruise Port to Murano + water taxi -RoundTrip Transfer: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Bologna?
Prices for flights to both Bologna 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 $69Bologna $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Virtual Cooking Class: Ravioli variations with classic tomato sauce: $35
- Bologna Food Tour including Tagliatelle, Mortadella, Wine: $57
- Bologna Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $73
- Exclusive Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $74
- Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $75
- Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal: $80
- Traditional Recipes Cooking Class with Local Wines: $82
- Hands on Home Cooking Class: $84
- Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide: $84
- Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit: $84
- Tastes & Traditions of Food Tour with Market Visit: $86
- Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Bologna $41
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: $37
- 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: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)$34
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)$123
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)$72
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)$13
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)$13
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- the red medieval pearl and its delicious food (private tour): $284
- 2 Hours Bologna Guided Private Tour for Kids and Families : $179
- 2-Hour Bike Tour to Discover Bologna's Squares and Monuments: $147
- 2-Hour Walking Tour Discovering the "Musical" Side of Bologna: $71
- 2.5-hour Bologna City and University Walking Tour: $131
- 3 hours walking tour with tastings: Bologna "La Grassa": $185
- Art and taste tour: from Magnani Rocca to Parma ham: $210
- BOLOGNA FOOD WALKING TOUR (morning or evening PRIVATE tour): $207
- Best of Private & Personalised Walking Experience: $81
- Best walking tour of Bologna: $158
- Bike Tour Bologna: $142
- Bologna - Old Town Private Historic Walking Tour: $374
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Bologna $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $38
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $53
- Monte San Pietro: Montevecchio Isolani Tour & Wine Tasting: $53
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $69
- Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns: $70
- Bologna Wine Tasting in One of the Oldest Inns: $71
- Small-Group Half-Day Wine Tour with Tasting in Dozza Village: $102
- Taste the real Bologna Food and Wine tour: $107
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Local Guide: $118
- Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting: $131
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide : $138
- Italian Wine Tasting on the Panoramic Terrace in Bologna: $163
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Bologna, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Bologna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Bologna?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Bologna, 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 Bologna?
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.
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bologna in the Summer?
Both Bologna and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Bologna in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Bologna fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
In Bologna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 316 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Bologna 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bologna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Bologna. Also, many travelers come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Bologna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Bologna averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Bologna during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bologna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Bologna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bologna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Bologna. Also, many visitors come to Bologna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Bologna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Bologna. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Bologna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bologna receives 105 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Bologna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bologna in the Spring?
Both Bologna and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Bologna for the natural beauty during these months.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Bologna in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Bologna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Bologna during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Bologna receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Bologna. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bologna receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Bologna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Bologna and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
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