Which place is cheaper, Catania or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Catania?
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 Catania can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Catania?
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.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
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 Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Catania $129
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Catania is $129. 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 Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Catania $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Catania $138
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Catania? 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 Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Catania $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 Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- From 1-Way Private Airport Transfer to Palermo: $775
- Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Palermo by Car: $722
- TAXI Transfer from CATANIA to Capo d'Orlando (or vice versa): $421
- From Catania Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Agrigento: $373
- Private TAXI transfer from Catania to Agrigento or viceversa: $332
- Catania Airport to/from Verdura Resort Transfer: $321
- From Private transfer to Agrigento Temples: $320
- Private Transfer from Catania to PORTOROSA marina yachting: $310
- Private Transfer From Catania to Palermo or vice versa: $256
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $233
- Private TAXI transfer from CATANIA to MESSINA or viceversa: $230
- Private TAXI Transfer from Catania to Comiso (or viceversa): $214
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania 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 $69Catania $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre: $38
- Catania Street Food Tour: $52
- Cooking class & visit to the Catania Historical market: $59
- Patisserie Food tour: $60
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $63
- Food tour of Catania by night: $64
- Catania Street Food Tour: $67
- Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $73
- Aci Trezza boat tour with dinner on board: $85
- Cooking Class Tiramisù: $95
- Cooking Class Arancini in Catania: $96
- Cooking class Pizza: $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Catania $21
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 Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience: $240
- Taormina and Castelmola private tour with traditional lunch: $272
- 2 hours guided tour of Catania: $40
- 3-Hour Catania Segway PT Authorized Tour: $118
- Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour: $131
- BOAT TOUR WITH APERITIF ON BOARD IN THE CYCLOPS ISLANDS: $64
- Baroque shades of Sicily (Noto, Modica and Ragusa day tour): $120
- Benedictine Monastery of Guided tour in English: $11
- Boat tour to the Ulysses caves with swimming guide: $84
- Boat trip and tour Savoca and Taormina: $142
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- Catania Bike Tour with Tasting food: $182
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Catania $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market: $48
- Wine Tasting in the South Slope of Etna: $50
- Etna: Urban Winery, Vineyards Walk & Wine Tasting at Sunset: $62
- Wine tour in Catania: $102
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $116
- Full-Day Etna and Wine Tour from Catania: $126
- From Mt.Etna picnic and wine tasting: $128
- Guided Tour of Etna with Wine Tasting & Appetizers: $139
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $147
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $158
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $265
- From Catania/Taormina: Mount Etna Private Wine Tasting Tour: $433
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Catania, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Catania much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catania would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catania 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 Catania.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Catania?
Catania has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Catania, 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 Catania?
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 Catania in the Summer?
Both Catania and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Catania this time of year.
In July, Pamukkale is generally around the same temperature as Catania. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 28°C (82°F), and Catania fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Catania, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Catania. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 325 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Catania. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Catania receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Catania 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Catania in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Catania. Furthermore, many travelers come to Catania for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Catania in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Catania fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Catania during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Catania receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Catania. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Catania receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Catania 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Catania in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Catania. Additionally, many visitors come to Catania in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Pamukkale is cooler than Catania. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pamukkale in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Catania averages at about 10°C (51°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Catania. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Catania receives 153 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Catania. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Catania receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Catania 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Catania in the Spring?
Both Catania and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Catania for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In April, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Catania. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 17°C (62°F), and Catania fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Catania. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Catania during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Catania receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Catania. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Catania receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Catania 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Catania and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Catania | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
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