Which place is cheaper, Bucharest or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Bucharest?
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 Bucharest can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Bucharest?
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.
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Bucharest $137
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Bucharest is $137. 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 Bucharest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Bucharest $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Bucharest $126
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Bucharest
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Bucharest? 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 Bucharest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Bucharest $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- 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: $81
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- 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
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Bucharest to Sofia - Private Transfer: $580
- Bucharest to Sofia Private Transfer: $448
- Bucharest to Mihail Kogalniceanu - Private Transfer: $344
- Mihail Kogalniceanu to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $344
- Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo - Private Transfer: $322
- Bucharest to Fetesti - Private Transfer: $322
- Bucharest to Craiova - Private Transfer: $301
- Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $288
- Bucharest (Romania) to Veliko Tarnavo (Bulgaria) - Private Guided Transfer : $283
- Bucharest to Tulcea - Private Guided Transfer - Driver and Car : $283
- Bucharest to Galati - Driver and Car - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Bucharest to Constanta or Mamaia Beach - Private Transfer - Car and Driver: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Bucharest?
Prices for flights to both Bucharest 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 $69Bucharest $58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $53
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Cooking Class traditional food: $65
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $141
- Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest: $182
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Bucharest $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: $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
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $249
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $93
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $93
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $173
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $207
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $258
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,724
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $558
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $98
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $87
- 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $251
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov: $203
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Bucharest $9.17
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $49
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Bucharest, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Bucharest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Bucharest?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Bucharest, 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 Bucharest?
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 Bucharest in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Bucharest. Also, most visitors come to Bucharest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Bucharest. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 28°C (82°F), and Bucharest fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bucharest. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 289 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Bucharest 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bucharest in the Autumn?
Both Bucharest and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Bucharest in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Bucharest 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 Bucharest during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Bucharest 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bucharest in the Winter?
Both Bucharest and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
It's quite cold in Bucharest in the winter. In the winter, Pamukkale is much warmer than Bucharest. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pamukkale in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Bucharest averages at about -1°C (29°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bucharest receives 71 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Bucharest -1°C (29°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Bucharest in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Bucharest. Furthermore, many travelers come to Bucharest for the activities around the city.
In April, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Bucharest. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 17°C (62°F), and Bucharest fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Bucharest during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Bucharest receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Bucharest. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Bucharest receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Bucharest 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bucharest and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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