Which place is cheaper, Santander or Ephesus?
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 Ephesus or Santander?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Santander, 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 Santander?
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).
Santander
Santander is the capital of the Cantabria Region which runs along the northern coast of Spain. Located right on the bay, it is a place of many historic churches and a handful of interesting museums that range from archaeological discoveries of the region, to maritime history, and cultural features like bullfighting. There is also a large selection of beaches for those looking for a more relaxing getaway in the sun and sand.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $131Santander $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $131, while the average daily cost in Santander is $162. 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 Santander in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $55Santander $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $110Santander $120
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Santander
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Santander? 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Santander Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $40Santander $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $50
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Horse Riding Beach and Forest options with Transfer : $66
- Kusadasi Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: $102
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $90
- Private Guided Ephesus Tour with Cruise port Transfers: $80
- Private Transfer Kusadasi from/to Pamukkale: $263
- Private Transfer Kusadasi, Port, Hotel From/To Izmir Airport: $299
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi: $100
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santander
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santander:
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao: $290
- Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport: $290
- Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport: $67
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Santander Airport: $48
- Santander Private Departure Transfer: $39
- Santander Private Arrival Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Santander?
Prices for flights to both Santander 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
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Food Meals for one dayEphesus $45Santander $83
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.12
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.46
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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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $46Santander $21
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 Santander
Here are a few actual costs in Santander for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Barcena Mayor and Carmona Tour from Santander Small Groups: $72
- Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander: $80
- City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Comillas, Modernism & Gaudi with entrance tickets -small groups: $81
- El Soplao Cave Visit with entrance ticket- small groups: $102
- Exclusive Private tour of the peninsula and the Magdalena Palace.: $266
- Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre: $239
- From Cantabria Private Tour: $543
- From Gastronomic Tour: $142
- From Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour: $80
- Gastronomy tour with tastings - small groups: $131
- Guided kayak tour of Santander Bay with a tour guide.: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $12Santander $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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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
Sample the Local Flavors in Santander
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Santander:
- Wine Tourism and Cheese in Cantabria: $209
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Santander, we can see that Santander is more expensive. And not only is Ephesus much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ephesus would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ephesus 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 Santander would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santander than you might in Ephesus.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Santander Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Santander?
Santander has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Santander, 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.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Santander?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Santander in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Santander. Most visitors come to Ephesus for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Santander averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Santander. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Santander. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 213 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Santander. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Santander receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Santander 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Santander in the Autumn?
Both Santander and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Ephesus because of the shopping scene.
In October, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Santander. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Santander fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Santander during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santander. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Santander. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Santander receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Santander 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Santander in the Winter?
Both Santander and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ephesus this time of year.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Santander in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Santander fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Santander. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santander receives 91 hours of full sun.
Santander gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Santander. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Santander receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Santander 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Santander in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Santander.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Santander. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Santander averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Santander during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Santander receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
Santander receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Santander. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Santander receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Santander 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santander and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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.