A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ephesus vs. Roatan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ephesus or Roatan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Roatan, 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: Ephesus or Roatan?

Ephesus

The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).

Roatan

Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.


Which place is cheaper, Roatan or Ephesus?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $131, while the average daily cost in Roatan is $42. 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 Ephesus and Roatan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ephesus $55
    Roatan $11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ephesus $110
    Roatan $22
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Roatan

Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Roatan? 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.

Hotels in Ephesus


Hotels in Roatan


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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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Roatan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ephesus $40
    Roatan $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus

Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
  • Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $50
  • Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $63
  • Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $63
  • Kusadasi Horse Riding Beach and Forest options with Transfer : $66
  • Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $67
  • Transfer: $72
  • Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $74
  • Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
  • Private Guided Ephesus Tour with Cruise port Transfers: $80
  • Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $90

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:


  • Water Taxi
    $4.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:

  • Roatan Island Buggy Adventure plus Transfer: $217
  • Roatan Buggy Adventure, Monkey & Sloth Park, Beach Pass plus Private Transfer: $207
  • Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $155
  • Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
  • Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
  • South Side Horseback Riding, Beach Break & Roundway Transfer: $120
  • Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $115
  • Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $99
  • West Bay Aquarium Snorkeling, Chocolate & Rum Factory, City Tour plus Transfer: $91
  • Ground transfers and ticket ferry to Utila or La Ceiba: $80
  • Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
  • Mayan Eden Eco Wildlife Park, City Tour & Private Transfer: $67

Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Roatan?

Prices for flights to both Roatan and Ephesus 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ephesus $45
    Roatan $15
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:


  • Sandwiches
    $0.12
  • Dessert
    $0.13
  • Lunch at Beach (for 2)
    $0.46
  • Snacks
    $0.19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus

For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.

  • Authentic Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ephesus $46
    Roatan $26

Tours and Activities in Ephesus

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.

  • Kusadasi Legacy of the Ottomans: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Skip-the-Line Ephesus Tour with Lunch: $7.17
  • SKIP-THE-LINE: BEST-SELLER PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR for Cruise Guests: $9.56
  • Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour For Cruisers: $9.90
  • Mini Group Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour (Max. 10 guests): $9.90
  • "private Ephesus tours "" wholesaler Shop Tours ""from cruise port Kusadasi ": $10
  • For Cruisers: Religious Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port: $11
  • For Cruisers: Best of Ephesus & Shopping Tour: $11
  • Private Ephesus Tour for Cruiser with Ticket and Lunch Options: $11
  • PRIVATE or SHARED: Ephesus & Mary's House Tour ENTRY FEES & LUNCH: $11
  • For Cruisers: Hidden Sights of Ephesus Tour: $11
  • Skip the Line: Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest : $12

Tours and Activities in Roatan

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:

  • ATVs ,Zipline ,island tour with sloths Sanctuary and Tastings: $130
  • Bay Islands ATV City Tour and Wildlife Sanctuary Visit: $128
  • Exclusive Roatan Islands Tour Monkey Sloth birds : $54
  • Roatan Blue channel Snorkeling Tour with Beach Break: $70
  • 1 HR Horseback riding + Sloths, Island Tour & Beach Break : $115
  • 2-Hour Private Off Road ATV and Beach Experience in Bay Islands: $90
  • 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkel Experience in Roatan: $50
  • 4-Hour Private Tour to Roatan Island: $52
  • ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
  • ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
  • ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
  • Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $120

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ephesus $12
    Roatan $6.64
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:


  • Beer
    $0.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus

Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • PRIVATE & GROUP: SKIP-THE-LINE EPHESUS with Wine Tasting & Lunch: $12
  • SKIP-THE-LINE Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $18
  • POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $49
  • Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
  • Ephesus Shore Excursion with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $80


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Roatan, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe and Roatan is in Central America, 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Roatan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Roatan?

Ephesus has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Roatan, 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.