Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park, 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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).
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $131Sintra-Cascais National Park $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $131, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is $202. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $55Sintra-Cascais National Park $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $110Sintra-Cascais National Park $148
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $40Sintra-Cascais National Park $72
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 $45Sintra-Cascais National Park $84
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 $46Sintra-Cascais National Park $31
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $12Sintra-Cascais National Park $15
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Ephesus for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Sintra-Cascais National Park. The autumn months attract visitors to Ephesus because of the shopping scene.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra-Cascais National Park this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ephesus this time of year.
In the winter, Ephesus is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 12°C (53°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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