Which place is cheaper, Rome or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Rome?
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 Rome can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Rome?
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.
Rome
Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
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 $156Rome $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Rome is $182. 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 Rome in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Rome $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Rome $190
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Rome
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Rome? 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 Rome Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Rome $23
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: $81
- 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 Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
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Metro Ride (for Two)$2.14
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Train to the Airport$16
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Taxi to Airport$48
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Bicycle Rental (Full Day)$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
- Trieste Port: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Rome Hotels: $2,535
- Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port: $2,535
- Rome Airport (FCO): Transfer to/from Venice Port: $2,007
- Luxury Private Transfer Siena to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $973
- Private luxury transfer Siena to Rome city center: $936
- Luxury private transfer Siena to Rome Ciampino airport: $936
- Private Transfer from Amalfi to Rome or viceversa: $839
- From Sorrento: Private Transfer to Rome or Vice Versa: $813
- Verona Airport (VRN) : One-Way Private Transfer to Ravenna: $706
- Sorrento to Rome 1-Way Private Transfer: $663
- Private Transfer from Naples to Rome or viceversa: $620
- From Private Transfer to Naples or Vice Versa: $588
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Rome?
Prices for flights to both Rome 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 $69Rome $51
Typical Food Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$15
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches$3.20
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Cafe e doce$4.29
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Pizza (Fast Food)$2.84
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)$34
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Cheese and bread$11
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Espresso$2.14
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Dinner$62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
- Award-Winning Roman Food Tours: $16
- Tipsy Food Crawl Walking Tour with Dinner: $31
- Vatican and Trionfale Farmers Market Food tour and Wine tasting : $32
- Food Tour of the Vatican with Farmers Market and Wine Tasting: $32
- Rome Food Tour with Wine Tasting and Farmers Market in Prati Area: $32
- Guided Food Tour with Food and Drink Tastings: $33
- Roman Master Chef Cooking Class with Wine: $36
- Roman Dinner & History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $37
- Painting & Pizza Party with Unlimited Wine: $40
- Campo dei Fiori & Jewish Ghetto area Street Food Tour: $42
- Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $43
- Wine Tasting and Food Tour at Vatican and Trionfale Farmers: $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Rome $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.
- 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 Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)$74
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)$35
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Roma Pass$32
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)$21
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Segway Tour$80
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appian Way and Aqueducts Electric Bike Tour: $82
- Castel Sant Angelo Skip the Line Tickets: $39
- Colosseum Arena Floor Guided Tour with Ancient Rome Access : $195
- Colosseum Gladiator Arena Floor Complete Guided Tour : $206
- Colosseum Tour With Kids: $195
- Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Circus Maximus and Forums: $16
- Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill Professional Guided Tour: $161
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour: $184
- Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt: $43
- Cruise into Rome?! Full-Day Rome Discovery from Civitavecchia : $96
- Fast Track Colosseum with Arena and afternoon Vatican Museums Tour: $191
- Golf Cart Driving Tour: Rome City Highlights in 2.5 hrs: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Rome $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine$6.96
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Pint of Beer$6.79
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Beer$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
- Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $31
- Trionfale Farmers Market and Vatican Quarter Food and Wine Tour: $32
- Vatican Food and Wine Tasting Tour next to the Sistine Chapel: $32
- Cabaret & Burlesque Show: $32
- Vatican Quarter and Trionfale Farmers Market Food and Wine Tour: $43
- Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $52
- Tipsy Tour: Fun Bar Crawl In Rome With Local Guide : $53
- Wine Tour in Historic Center of Rome: $55
- Frascati Wine Tasting Experience & Vineyards Tour : $61
- Pasta Making Class & Wine Tasting in a Trasteve Villa: $68
- E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $68
- Private Wine Tasting in Trastevere: $71
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Rome, we can see that Rome is more expensive. And not only is Pamukkale much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pamukkale would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pamukkale 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 Rome would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rome than you might in Pamukkale.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Rome Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Rome?
Rome has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Rome, 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 Rome?
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 Rome in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Rome. Additionally, many visitors come to Rome in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Rome in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Rome fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rome. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Rome. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 338 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Rome. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Rome receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Rome 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Rome in the Autumn?
Both Rome and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Rome for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Rome. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Rome averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Rome during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 198 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Rome. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Rome receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Rome 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Rome in the Winter?
Both Rome and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Rome because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Pamukkale is generally around the same temperature as Rome. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Rome fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Rome. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Rome receives 127 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Rome. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Rome receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Rome 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Rome in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Rome. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Rome this time of year.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Rome in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Rome fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rome this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Rome during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Rome receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Rome. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Rome receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Rome 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Rome and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 81 mm (3.2 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 (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
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