Which place is cheaper, Nice or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Nice?
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 Nice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
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 in France, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Nice $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Nice is $141. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Nice $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Nice $126
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Nice $27
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,390
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,171
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $856
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $749
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $749
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $695
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $517
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $443
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $406
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $396
- Airport transfer to Port Grimaud: $374
- Airport transfer to San Remo: $321
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $69Nice $53
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.68
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Strawberries$4.29
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Loaf of Bread$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Nice $13
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 Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $65
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $235
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $59
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $60
- 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Nice with a Licensed Guide: $33
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $80
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $104
- A Guided Walking Tour through the Charming Streets of Nice: $32
- A walk of wealth – guided tour in Monaco: $251
- All-Inclusive Food & History Tour in Old Nice with Local Guide: $142
- Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France: $111
- Antibes Electric Bike Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Nice, 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Nice?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Nice, 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 Nice?
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 Nice in the Summer?
Both Nice and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Nice in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 28°C (82°F), and Nice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Nice. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nice receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Nice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Nice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Nice. Also, most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Nice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Nice fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Nice. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Nice receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Nice 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Nice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Nice. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Nice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pamukkale in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Nice averages at about 9°C (48°F).
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Nice. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Nice receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Nice 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Nice in the Spring?
Both Nice and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In April, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Nice. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 17°C (62°F), and Nice fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In April, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Nice. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nice receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Nice 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Nice and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Nice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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