Which place is cheaper, Verona 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 Verona?
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 Verona. 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 Verona?
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.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Verona $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Verona is $243. 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 Verona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $45Verona $126
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $90Verona $252
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Verona
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Verona? 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 Verona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $29Verona $8.07
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:
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $114
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $114
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Turkey Ankara Airport Private VIP Transfer Service ESB: $68
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $54
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $54
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $48
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport$7.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amarone Wine Tour with 2 Wineries Lunch and Private Transfer: $159
- From Verona Airport: Bus Transfer to Passo del Tonale: $52
- From Verona to Milan - Private Transfer: $294
- Luxury Transfer from Verona airport to Verona city: $41
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Bolzano (or vice versa): $256
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei (or vice versa): $287
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Sirmione ( or viceversa ): $80
- Private Transfer from Verona to Venice / Venice airport / Venice Cruise Terminal: $207
- Private Transfer to Verona: $96
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Lazise - Arrival Private Transfer: $109
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Lazise - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Verona?
Prices for flights to both Verona 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 $44Verona $110
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 Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$42
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$27
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Cappucino$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour in Verona with Tastings & Sightseeing: $51
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour in Verona with Tastings and Sightseeing: $51
- Verona Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $54
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Fine Wine: $65
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class With Free Flowing Wine: $66
- Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in the center of Verona: $73
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Verona: $74
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting in Verona: $75
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $77
- Wine and Aperitivo Walking Food Tour: $82
- Arena di Verona : Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Course with Wine: $82
- Fresh Pasta, Risotto, and Tiramisù Cooking Class: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $27Verona $14
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 Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry$4.69
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Verona Card$12
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $7.47
- Verona Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Romeo and Juliet and More Audio Walking Tour in Verona: $9.75
- Verona Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $12
- Romeo and Juliet Walking Tour with an APP from Verona: $13
- Interactive map for a self-guided tour.: $15
- Palazzo Maffei House Museum Entry Ticket: $22
- Verona Must-See Sites: Guided Walking City Tour with local Expert: $23
- Juliet’s House Fast-Track Entry Ticket & Audio Guide: $29
- Juliet’s House Fast-Track Entry Ticket & Audio Guide: $29
- The Highlights of Verona Small Group Walking Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $12Verona $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Verona Pub Crawl Explore Nightlife with New Friends: $20
- Verona Guided Bar Crawl in the Old Town: $21
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $41
- Wine tasting with cellar tour between Verona and Lake Garda: $42
- Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center: $46
- Visit and wine tasting at Tenuta La Cà: $47
- 6 Wine Tasting in Valpolicella Classica: the cradle of Amarone: $47
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $48
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $49
- Wine Tasting Workshop near Juliet's Balcony: $50
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's House & Arena with Valpolicella: $50
- Blindfolded Wine Tasting: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Verona, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Verona?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Verona. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Verona, 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.