Which place is cheaper, Messina or Diyarbakir?
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 Diyarbakir or Messina?
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 Diyarbakir and Messina. 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: Diyarbakir or Messina?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Messina
Messina is a city in the northwest area of Sicily. There are only five kilometers across the Straits of Messina to the Calabria region of mainland Italy. You can reach Messina by boats which travel every hour from the town of Villa San Giovanni in mainland Italy. There are also a couple of hydrofoils that make the trip every day from Reggio di Calabria. During the summer season don't be surprised to see cruise ships arriving with crowds of tourists. They are usually docked right downtown and are therefore hard to miss. Messina is also connected to mainland Italy by train, which are transported across the Straits of Messina by ferry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $103Messina $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $103, while the average daily cost in Messina is $171. 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 Diyarbakir and Messina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $60Messina $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $120Messina $152
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Messina
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Messina? 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Messina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $24Messina $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Messina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Messina:
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Marina di Capo d'Orlando : $275
- Transfer from Messina to Catania Airport by Van: $299
- Private Transfer service from Catania airport (or city) to MESSINA or viceversa: $132
- Private Transfer from Messina hotels to Messina Cruise Port: $49
- Private Transfer from Messina Port to Catania Airport (CTA): $171
- From Private Air-Conditioned Transfer to Taormina: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Messina?
Prices for flights to both Messina and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $27Messina $75
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.15
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Lunch for Two$0.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Messina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Messina.
- Cooking Demo & Meal at a Local's Home: $116
- Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $116
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $159
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Messina: $173
- Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting : $263
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $16Messina $25
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Tours and Activities in Messina
Here are a few actual costs in Messina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Sicily Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Port: $75
- Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion: $146
- Montalbano Elicona Sicily experience : $191
- 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour: $50
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Messina: $297
- 3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour: $129
- Alcantara Gorge Tour, Taormina and Messina. Departure from Messina: $112
- Alfotour tour 3 hour grotte di bagnara: $41
- Best of Sicily Taormina & Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port: $75
- Castelmola, Taormina and Messina tour. Departure from Messina: $112
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Messina: $166
- City of Two Seas, Private Walking tour from Messina cruise port: $237
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $14Messina $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Messina
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Messina:
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Taormina and Messina starting from Messina: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Messina, we can see that Messina is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Messina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Messina than you might in Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Messina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Messina?
Diyarbakir has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Messina. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Messina, 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.