Which place is cheaper, Palermo or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Palermo?
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 Palermo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Palermo?
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.
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Palermo $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Palermo is $100. 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 Palermo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Palermo $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Palermo $122
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Palermo
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Palermo? 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 Palermo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Palermo $6.11
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 Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $103
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale$3.25
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Bus From Airport$6.50
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90 Minute Bus Pass$1.41
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Short Taxi Ride$4.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Verdura Resort Sciacca or vice versa: $233
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Verdura Resort: $214
- Private Golf Club Class w/ Transfer, Ticket, & Food: $176
- Palermo Airport (PMO) Departure Transfer (Palermo Hotels or address to Airport): $156
- Private Transfer Palermo Airport to/from Adler SPA Resort Sicily: $149
- Private Transfer Trapani or San Vito lo Capo to Palermo Airport by Car or Van: $146
- Palermo Private Transfer from or to Palermo Airport in Sicily : $137
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Palermo: $131
- Private Transfer from Palermo (PMO) Airport to Santa Flavia: $124
- Private Transfer Palermo Airport to/from San Vito Lo Capo, Macari: $109
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Marsala port or vice versa: $109
- Transfers From / to Palermo Airport: $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Palermo?
Prices for flights to both Palermo 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 $69Palermo $32
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$35
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Fast Food Lunch$5.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Street Food Tour: $42
- Street Food Tour: $65
- Explore Palermo's with a Food Tour & Pizza Making Class: $68
- Small Group Night Street Food Tour: $68
- Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine: $74
- Palermo Traditional Food Tour: $74
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $75
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo : $75
- Secret Food Tours Palermo: $85
- Street Food Tour in Ballarò and Vucciria Markets: $86
- Walking Street Food Tour with the Chef: $91
- Sicilian Cooking Class: $101
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Palermo $18
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)$6.50
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)$13
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Theater Tickets (for Two)$53
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- 4 Hours Private Architectural Tour in Palermo: $165
- Agrigento - Private Tour to the Valley of the Temples from Palermo: $295
- Agrigento Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale Tour from Palermo: $133
- Ballaro 'street food market tour & Santa Rosalia Sanctuary: $208
- Cappella Palatina and Palazzo dei Normanni Tour: $91
- Captivating Agrigento Sunset Tour of Valle dei Templi: $43
- Capuchin Catacombs and Monreale Cathedral Private Tour: $192
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo: $152
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $38
- Eating Street Food & Market Tour: $117
- English or Spanish tour to immersive museum + lunch: $37
- Entrance ticket to the Radici Piccolo Museo Della Natura: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Palermo $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer$2.77
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Bottle of Quality Wine$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Pub Crawl Palermo: $16
- Wine Tasting with Snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $41
- Natural Local Wine Tasting & Sicilian Tapas: $49
- Natural Wine Tasting with snacks at Bottega Monteleone: $53
- Eating Palermo Food & Wine Tour: $82
- 2-Hour Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour: $128
- From Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $181
- Wine Tasting for Small Groups in the Palermo Countryside: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Palermo, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Palermo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Palermo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Palermo?
Palermo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Palermo, 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 Palermo?
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 Palermo in the Summer?
Both Palermo and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Palermo in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Palermo in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Palermo fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Palermo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Palermo. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 347 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in July than Palermo. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Palermo 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Palermo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Palermo. Also, most visitors come to Palermo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Palermo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Palermo averages at about 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Palermo during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 204 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Palermo. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Palermo 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Palermo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Palermo. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Palermo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Pamukkale is generally cooler than Palermo. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Palermo fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Palermo. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Palermo receives 133 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Palermo. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Palermo 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Palermo in the Spring?
Both Palermo and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Palermo this time of year.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Palermo in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Palermo fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Palermo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Palermo during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Palermo receives 219 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Palermo. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Palermo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Palermo 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Palermo 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) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
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