Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Edinburgh?
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.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
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 Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Edinburgh $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $177. 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 Edinburgh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Edinburgh $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Edinburgh $184
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Edinburgh
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Edinburgh $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus$4.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Edinburgh to Inverness Direct transfer: $781
- From Loch Ness Private Day Tour with Transfers: $750
- Private Tour with transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow.: $298
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Gleneagles Hotel : $279
- Executive transfer from Edinburgh to St Andrews. : $266
- Private Luxury Transfer Edinburgh (One Way - 7 Passengers): $256
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $255
- Edinburgh to Stirling | Executive Transfer: $253
- Edinburgh Train Station to Edinburgh Hotel Transfers 1-3 Pax: $250
- Edinburgh to Glasgow Luxury Car Transfer: $241
- Edinburgh to Gleneagles Luxury Taxi Transfer: $241
- Glasgow to Edinburgh Luxury Car Transfer: $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Edinburgh?
Prices for flights to both Edinburgh 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 $69Edinburgh $49
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$11
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Dinner at Filling Station$12
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Lunch for Two$19
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Sandwich$2.30
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Cheese & bread$9.01
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$31
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2 Coffees and Scones$7.23
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Turkish Delight$1.74
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Soup at the Pub$7.35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Edinburgh $25
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.
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tours: $120
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Pamukkale: $256
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour with Lunch from Izmir&Kusadasi: $299
- Best Rates Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour : $277
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour included Pick Up from Denizli Airport: $118
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Hotel in Pamukkale.: $93
- Daily Pamukkale Guided Tour with extra Red spring enjoyment.: $92
- Daily Pamukkale Tour from istanbul: $642
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Airport : $109
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Bus station: $103
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets$40
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Movie Tickets for Two$15
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Donation for Storytellers$7.47
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $152
- Walking Tour to Edinburgh Castle and Holyood palace: $25
- 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
- 2 Hour Holyrood Palace Private Walking Tour: $76
- 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $260
- 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh: $227
- 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $182
- 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $233
- 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $274
- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $71
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
- Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Edinburgh $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine$18
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern$2.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Edinburgh, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Pamukkale or Edinburgh in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Edinburgh. Also, many visitors come to Edinburgh in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Edinburgh. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 28°C (82°F), and Edinburgh fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 163 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Edinburgh 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Edinburgh in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Edinburgh. Also, most visitors come to Edinburgh for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Edinburgh in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Edinburgh fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 90 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Edinburgh 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Edinburgh in the Winter?
Both Edinburgh and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Edinburgh because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Edinburgh can be very cold. In the winter, Pamukkale is much warmer than Edinburgh. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pamukkale in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Edinburgh averages at about 3°C (38°F).
Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 48 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Pamukkale. In January, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Edinburgh 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Edinburgh in the Spring?
Both Edinburgh and Pamukkale during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.
In April, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Edinburgh. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 17°C (62°F), and Edinburgh fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 132 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in April than Edinburgh. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Edinburgh 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Edinburgh and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.