Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Hamburg?
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 Hamburg can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Hamburg $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Hamburg $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Hamburg $116
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Hamburg $31
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: $82
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Hamburg Airport(HAM): Transfer to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $645
- Fredericia Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Hamburg city: $585
- Hamburg Airport (HAM): Transfer to Fredericia Cruise Port: $585
- Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $422
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Berlin, English Speaking Driver: $300
- Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $289
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hannover with 2h of Sightseeing: $271
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers : $267
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $262
- Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $235
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $234
- Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $233
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $69Hamburg $37
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$16
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.36
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.43
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$16
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.29
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.43
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.75
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Coffee and Donut$4.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $481
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Hamburg $42
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: $82
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.75
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $287
- Safari tour in St Pauli: $33
- "Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $69
- "Hafengeburtstag Hamburg" 2024. Cruise&Sail from/to Wedel: $181
- "Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $39
- 1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $19
- 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $20
- 10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $34
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $71
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Night Tour: $93
- 2 Hours Guided Hamburg Segway Tour: $75
- 2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Hamburg $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $21
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Hamburg, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Hamburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hamburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hamburg 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 Hamburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Hamburg, 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Hamburg. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Hamburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Hamburg fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hamburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Hamburg 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Hamburg in the Autumn?
Both Hamburg and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is much warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Hamburg averages at about 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Hamburg 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Hamburg in the Winter?
Both Hamburg and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Hamburg 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Hamburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Hamburg. Furthermore, most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Hamburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Hamburg fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hamburg. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Hamburg 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Hamburg and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Hamburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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