Which place is cheaper, Frankfurt or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Frankfurt?
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.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Germany, and The Best Adventure Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Frankfurt $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Frankfurt is $131. 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 Frankfurt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Frankfurt $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Frankfurt $124
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Frankfurt
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Frankfurt? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Frankfurt $27
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 Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental$54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,059
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Munich: $695
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $396
- Frankfurt Highlights Private Car Tour with Airport Transfers: $383
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Private Transfer Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg City by Minivan: $157
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $142
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Private Transfer to Frankfurt: $140
- BaronFleet Frankfurt- Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers: $132
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Frankfurt?
Prices for flights to both Frankfurt 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 $69Frankfurt $44
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.14
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte$7.50
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee$6.43
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Sandwich and Cola$7.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $80
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Frankfurt $39
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
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Bike tour city tour by bike to Skyline, Goethe, and apple wine: $53
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt - Walking Tour: $242
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $283
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $609
- Exciting private city tour of Frankfurt for your group: $164
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $374
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Frankfurt $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $21
- Enjoy the night with our Pub Tours: $32
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $279
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $334
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $748
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Frankfurt, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Frankfurt much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Frankfurt would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Frankfurt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Frankfurt?
Frankfurt has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Frankfurt. Furthermore, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Frankfurt in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Frankfurt this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Frankfurt during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Frankfurt receives 225 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Frankfurt 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Frankfurt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Frankfurt. Additionally, many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is much warmer than Frankfurt. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 11°C (51°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 Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Frankfurt receives 103 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Frankfurt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Frankfurt in the Winter?
Both Frankfurt and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Frankfurt. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Frankfurt fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).
Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Frankfurt during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Frankfurt receives 41 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Pamukkale. In January, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Frankfurt 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Frankfurt in the Spring?
Both Frankfurt and Pamukkale during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Frankfurt in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Frankfurt receives 163 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Frankfurt. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Frankfurt 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Frankfurt 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 (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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