Which place is cheaper, Antalya or Tel Aviv?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tel Aviv or Antalya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Antalya, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Antalya?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Israel, The Best 3-Day Tours from Jerusalem, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, and The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $198Antalya $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $198, while the average daily cost in Antalya is $114. 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 Tel Aviv and Antalya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $107Antalya $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $214Antalya $76
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Antalya
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Antalya? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Antalya $76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.96
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $110
- Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $120
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $292
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $280
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $292
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $112
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer: $55
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ANTALYA:Private Transfer Cappadocia & Antalya City Center: $525
- Adana Airport Transfers to Adana city Hotels: $111
- Adana Airport Transfers to Ceyhan Hotels: $111
- Adana Airport Transfers to Osmaniye City Hotels: $152
- Adana Airport Transfers to Tarsus city Hotels: $111
- Adana Airport Transfers to Yumurtalik Hotels: $111
- Airport Private Transfer from Antalya to Side/Belek/Kundu: $70
- Alanya Paragliding and City Tour with Round Transfer from Antalya: $140
- Alanya VIP Transfer: $152
- Alanya, Side To Land of Legends Theme Park Ticket & Transfer: $81
- Alanya/Mahmutlar: Private Transfer to/from Antalya Airport: $93
- Alanya: Private Airport Transfer: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Antalya?
Prices for flights to both Antalya and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Antalya $30
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$161
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.65
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $1.59
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $9.74
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $16
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $40
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $64
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $78
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
- Antalya Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Antalya $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$98
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Etzel museum$4.98
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Highlights Tour A Culinary Journey in Tel Aviv: $70
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour - LocaLocal: $145
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour: $130
- Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $118
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.83
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Deluxe Party Boat Tour with Lunch: $6.49
- Antalya Scuba Diving Adventure w/Private Expert Diver Option: $7.40
- Antalya City Tour: Old Town, Waterfalls, Boat & Cable Car: $7.74
- Antalya & Kemer: 2 Dives Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch: $9.74
- Antalya : Guided Old City Tour w/Cable Car&Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $12
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya /Belek / Lara : Waterfall Boat Tour w/Lunch & Soft Drinks: $12
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Antalya $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- Antalya's Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Antalya, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Antalya is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Antalya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Antalya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Antalya?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Antalya, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.