Which place is cheaper, Cork or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Cork?
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 Cork can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Cork?
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.
Cork
Located on the banks of the River Lee, Cork has a small, but pleasant downtown that is easy to walk around. The city was built up on marshland, and many of the streets today, including St Patrick's Street, the South Mall and the Grand Parade, are actually built over what was once river channels. Today there are more than thirty bridges that cross over the channelized River Lee. As an orientation, it's nice to take a historic walking tour of the downtown area. Then you can explore the area in more detail by yourself. There are cathedrals, museums, and galleries around town so you can keep yourself quite entertained. If the weather is nice, head out to Lough park, which has a small freshwater limestone lake and some interesting water fowl to see. It's a great place to people watch and see daily life in the city of Cork.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ireland, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Cork $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Cork is $108. 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 Cork in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Cork $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Cork $128
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Cork
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Cork? 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 Cork Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Cork $17
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Cork?
Prices for flights to both Cork 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 $69Cork $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cork
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cork.
- Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show: $53
- Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show: $57
- Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Cork $9.95
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 Cork
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cork are as follows:
- Blarney Castle Tour from Cork including Cobh: $60
- Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Including The Wild Altanic Way: $53
- Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork: $52
- Coastal Foraging and Folklore Tour: $55
- Cork City Cycle Tour - Experience the beautiful and historic City by bike: $51
- Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket: $14
- Cork City Hop On/Off Open Top Bus Tour: $24
- Cork Culinary Tour: $128
- Cork Culinary Tour: $142
- Cork Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour: $65
- Cork Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Cork Holiday Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Cork $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Cork
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cork:
- Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting: $22
- Cork City: Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Midleton Distillery Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $32
- Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting -Home of Jameson: $33
- Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery: $64
- Cork Irish Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery : $65
- Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting: $80
- Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Semi Private Tour: $196
- Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery: $254
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Cork, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Cork much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cork would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cork 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 Cork.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Cork Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Cork?
Cork has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Cork, 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 Cork?
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 Cork in the Summer?
Both Cork and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Cork in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Pamukkale is much warmer than Cork. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Cork averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Cork. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 178 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Cork. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Cork receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Cork 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cork in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Cork. Furthermore, most visitors come to Cork for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Cork. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Cork fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Cork during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 90 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Cork. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Cork receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Cork 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cork in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Cork. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Cork because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Cork in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Cork fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Cork. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 60 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Cork. Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Cork. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Cork receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Cork 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Cork in the Spring?
Both Cork and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Cork this time of year.
In the spring, Pamukkale is much warmer than Cork. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Cork averages at about 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Cork during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cork. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cork receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Cork 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Cork and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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