Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Cappadocia, 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: Aqaba or Cappadocia?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Aqaba Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Cappadocia $152
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $152. 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 Aqaba and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Cappadocia $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Cappadocia $86
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Cappadocia? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Cappadocia $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Amman/Death Sea: 1-Way Transfer to/from Wadi Rum in Private: $275
- Sheikh Hussein Crossing Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $250
- Petra by Night Tour with Private Transfer: $198
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
- Private Transfer to Petra with Wi-Fi and Water: $191
- Aqaba or Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $185
- Private Car Transfer with Wadi Rum Jeep Safari: $169
- Private Transfer Aqaba Airport to Amman Queen Alia Airport: $153
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $153
- Aqaba Airport (AQJ) to Petra - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Private Transfer from Wadi Rum to Amman Airport: $133
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Amman Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $38
- Private Airport Transfer Service from/to Kayseri or Nevsehir : $48
- Private Transfer Airport to Cappadocia or Airport to Cappadocia: $45
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
- Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet): $35
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $48
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfers And hotels: $101
- Cappadocia Airport Transfers Cappadocia shuttle: $31
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $56
- Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $72
- Cappadocia Green Tour (pro guide, transfer incl): $53
- Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour (Transfer Included): $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Cappadocia $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Overnight in Bedouin Camp. Dinner and breakfast included.: $56
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $75
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $80
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $112
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia traditional cooking with Chef: $35
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $48
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $48
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $58
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner : $58
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $63
- Turkish Night Unlimited Drinks & Dinner in Cappadocia: $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Cappadocia $77
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- Wadi Rum 2-Hour Sunset Tour Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- Wadi Rum 5-Hour Jeep Tour with Camel Ride and Stargazing: $120
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $35
- "Jordan: 3-Day Tour of Ancient Sites, Nature,&Local Culture": $317
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 04 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $70
- 05 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $68
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 1 Day Camel tour with lunch: $75
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.75
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.87
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.06
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.38
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.50
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Turkish Bath$1.75
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Hot air ballooning$10
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Goreme open air museum$0.50
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Bellydancing Show$3.26
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.19
- Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience: $8.64
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour: $12
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour: $14
- Atv Quad Tour: $14
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $14
- TOP SELLER CAPPADOCIA TOUR: Private and Group Option!: $15
- Horse Riding Tour with Sunrise or Sunset Options: $15
- Cappadocia Horse Back Riding Tour: $16
- Full Day Private Cappadocia Tour with Car and Guide: $17
- ATV Quad Tour in Cappadocia: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Cappadocia $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $54
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $71
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- Vineyard and Wine Tasting Among Fairy Chimneys: $114
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $209
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting and Göreme Open Air Museum Tour: $210
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $215
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
- Tailor-Made Cappadocia Culture, Gastronomy and Wine Tasting Tour : $275
When comparing the travel costs between Aqaba and Cappadocia, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Aqaba is in Middle East and Cappadocia is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Cappadocia?
Aqaba has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Cappadocia, 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.