Which place is cheaper, Utrecht or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Utrecht?
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 Utrecht can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Utrecht?
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.
Utrecht
Utrecht is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. The city is a unique university city with a lively atmosphere. Imagine Amsterdam but smaller, and with fewer tourists. Utrecht has the same underlying historical/magical feel as Amsterdam, but is full of locals rather than crowds of tourists. It has a population of about 300,000 making it the fourth largest city in the Netherlands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Netherlands, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Utrecht $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Utrecht is $202. 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 Utrecht in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Utrecht $114
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Utrecht $228
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Utrecht
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Utrecht? 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 Utrecht Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Utrecht $24
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 Utrecht
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Utrecht:
- Private transfer from Utrecht to AMS Schiphol Airport: $120
- Private taxi transfer from Utrecht to Amsterdam: $101
- Train Transfer Utrecht from/to Rotterdam: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Utrecht?
Prices for flights to both Utrecht 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 $69Utrecht $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Utrecht
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Utrecht.
- City Boat Tour & Balkan Restaurant Lunch OR Dinner: $31
- Vegan Food Tour like a local. Eat, walk, enjoy.: $70
- Vegan Food Tour by bike in get of the beaten track! : $71
- Vegan Food Tour like a Local: eat, walk, enjoy Utrecht: $71
- Guided Food Tour: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Utrecht $47
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 Utrecht
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Utrecht are as follows:
- 2 Hours Utrecht Family Walking Tour: $163
- Captivating Utrecht Family Walking Tour: $321
- Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht: $8.99
- Christmas Joy in Utrecht Walking Tour: $448
- Christmas Joy in Utrecht Walking Tour: $210
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $11
- Cultural and Historical Audio Guided Walking Tour of Utrecht: $13
- Discover Utrecht with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour: $27
- Discover Utrecht’s Zocherpark in this Outside Escape game tour!: $27
- Discover Utrecht’s city center in this Outside Escape game tour!: $22
- Explore Gems of Utrecht Walking Tour for Couples: $341
- Explore Gems of Utrecht Walking Tour for Couples: $174
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Utrecht $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Utrecht
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Utrecht:
- Utrecht Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- Utrecht Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Utrecht, we can see that Utrecht 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 Utrecht would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Utrecht 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 Utrecht Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Utrecht?
Utrecht has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Utrecht, 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 Utrecht?
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 Utrecht in the Summer?
Both Utrecht and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Utrecht because of the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Pamukkale is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Utrecht averages at about 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 194 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Utrecht 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Utrecht in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Utrecht. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Utrecht this time of year.
In October, Pamukkale is generally much warmer than Utrecht. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Utrecht fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 100 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Utrecht 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Utrecht in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Utrecht. Also, many travelers come to Utrecht for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Utrecht. Pamukkale is much warmer than Utrecht in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Utrecht fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Utrecht receives 38 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Utrecht 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Utrecht in the Spring?
Both Utrecht and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Utrecht in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Pamukkale is much warmer than Utrecht. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Utrecht averages at about 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Utrecht during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Utrecht receives 156 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Utrecht. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Utrecht receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Utrecht 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Utrecht and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Utrecht | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
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