Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
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 in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Lisbon $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $140. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Lisbon $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Lisbon $126
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Lisbon $26
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 Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$6.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon to Seville private transfer one way max 6 persons: $738
- Full Day Tour - Transfer to Porto from Lisbon with Stops: $722
- Full Day Tour - Transfer to Algarve from Lisbon with Stops: $668
- From Private Transfer to Six Senses Douro Valley: $642
- Lisboa - Porto Private Transfer, with 2 visits on the way: $631
- One-way Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport - Lagos: $588
- One-way Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport - Faro: $588
- From the Algarve to Lisbon; Guided transfer with extra Wow!: $556
- To/From the Lisbon Airport: Faro Private Transfer: $535
- One-way Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport - Albufeira: $535
- One-way Private Transfer to/from Lisbon Airport and Portimão: $535
- Private Transfer Porto > Lisbon with stop Nazaré & Óbidos: $535
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $69Lisbon $45
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
- Tapas Food Tour: $42
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
- Lisbon Food Tour: $53
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $53
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $53
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $53
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
- Original Morning Food Tour: $63
- Lisbon Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks and Food inlcuded: $70
- Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Lisbon $26
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 Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $217
- 2-Hour Night Sailing Tour in Lisbon with a Drink: $49
- Divine Journey : Fatima Full Day Private Tour: $164
- Lisbon Full Day Small Group City Tour: $71
- Lisbon by Heart Private Walking Tour: $65
- Saint George Castle Guided Tour from Lisbon: $34
- Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $120
- Street Art Walking Tour in Lisbon - Parque das Nações: $16
- Évora Private Tour - Cork Factory and Wine Estate Included: $245
- Évora Tour - Évora Town and Surroundings Private Tour: $243
- Évora Tour - The heart of Alentejo region: $104
- Évora Unveiled: A Half-Day Discovery| Premium Private Experience : $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Lisbon $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
- Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
- Wine Tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $38
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $42
- Tipsy Tour Fun Bar Crawl in Lisbon with Local Guide: $43
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Lisbon, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Lisbon. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Lisbon in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Lisbon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lisbon this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lisbon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Lisbon. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Lisbon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Lisbon averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lisbon in the Winter?
Both Lisbon and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Pamukkale is generally cooler than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. It's quite rainy in Pamukkale. In January, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Lisbon in the Spring?
Both Lisbon and Pamukkale during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Lisbon in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Lisbon in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Lisbon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 235 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in April than Lisbon. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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