Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Ankara?
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 Ankara or Edinburgh?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Edinburgh. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Edinburgh?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Kingdom, and The Best 2-Week Tours in United Kingdom.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesEdinburgh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Edinburgh $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $233. 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 Ankara and Edinburgh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $45Edinburgh $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $90Edinburgh $202
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Edinburgh
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Edinburgh? 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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Edinburgh Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $29Edinburgh $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Turkey Ankara Airport Private VIP Transfer Service ESB: $68
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $54
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $42
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $54
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $114
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus$4.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to/from Edinburgh City, St'Andrews etc.: $330
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Business Car: $148
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Car: $167
- Airport Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Van: $172
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Luxury Car: $178
- Airport Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Luxury Van: $172
- Arrival Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Minivan: $110
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $275
- Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3 pax: $116
- Departure Transfer - Edinburgh City to Edinburgh Airport: $110
- Departure Transfer: Edinburgh to Airport EDI by Business Car: $141
- Edinburgh Accommodation to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Edinburgh?
Prices for flights to both Edinburgh and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $44Edinburgh $92
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $49
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$12
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Dinner at Filling Station$14
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Lunch for Two$20
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Sandwich$2.52
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Cheese & bread$9.86
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$34
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2 Coffees and Scones$7.91
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Turkish Delight$1.91
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Soup at the Pub$8.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $48
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $106
- Scottish Mezze Cooking Class: $115
- Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks: $116
- Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More: $125
- Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More: $126
- Spirit of Scotland Show with 4-Course Dinner: $128
- VIP Food Tour at a Secret Traditional Restaurant: $133
- Scotch Whisky Tasting & 3 Course Dinner: $135
- Premium Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $27Edinburgh $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.19
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $36
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $239
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $175
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Full Day Cappadocia Private Tour: $300
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $249
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets$44
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Movie Tickets for Two$16
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Donation for Storytellers$8.18
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.39
- Stunning Old Town Walking Tour: $6.74
- Ghosts of Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Old Town Walking Tour with an APP: $7.99
- Folklore & History Walking Tour: $8.08
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh with Quizzes: $8.36
- The Headless Horseman in Self-guided walking tour game: $8.63
- Edinburgh City of Wizards Exploration Game and Tour: $8.66
- Edinburgh Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Edinburgh Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Mile: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $12Edinburgh $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine$19
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern$2.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Edinburgh's Best Bar Crawl: Free Shots, Discounts, Photos: $11
- Ultimate Pub Crawl Party with 7 Bars & 1 Club: $16
- 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts: $16
- Guided Gin Tour & Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $19
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $20
- Edinburgh Pub Crawl Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $27
- Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!: $28
- Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting: $28
- 5 Hours Edinburgh Halloween Bar Crawl: $30
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour (Distillery & Tasting): $34
- St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Edinburgh: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Edinburgh, we can see that Edinburgh is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh than you might in Ankara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Edinburgh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Edinburgh?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Edinburgh, 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.