Which place is cheaper, Ait Ben Haddou or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Ait Ben Haddou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Ait Ben Haddou? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Ait Ben Haddou?
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.
Ait Ben Haddou
Think of a time when you've seen Jerusalem in a movie. Chances are what you're really looking at is the traditional, mud brick city of Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco. This city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and has also been seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Orson Welles' Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus of Nazareth, the French version of Cleopatra, Bertolucci's Sheltering Sky, Scorsese's Kundun, Gillies MacKannon's Hideous Kinky, Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Oliver Stone's Alexander the Great, and in some scenes from Game of Thrones.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $131Ait Ben Haddou $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $131, while the average daily cost in Ait Ben Haddou is $95. 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 Cappadocia and Ait Ben Haddou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $37Ait Ben Haddou $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $74Ait Ben Haddou $54
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Ait Ben Haddou
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Ait Ben Haddou? 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Ait Ben Haddou Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Ait Ben Haddou $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $37
- Airport Transfer (Kayseri - Nevsehir ) to Cappadocia Hotels: $17
- Cappadocia ATV Safari Sunrise Sunset Daytime Hotel Transfer: $25
- Cappadocia ATV Tour with Hotel Transfer: $9.50
- Cappadocia ATV tour with transfer and guide: $13
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer NAV: $71
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer: $117
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR: $17
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevşehir (ASR or NAV): $14
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $106
- Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers: $24
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Ait Ben Haddou?
Prices for flights to both Ait Ben Haddou and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $60Ait Ben Haddou $44
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $50
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $56
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $63
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $64
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $66
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food: $68
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $66Ait Ben Haddou $31
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$0.65
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.47
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.64
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.15
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Turkish Bath$1.51
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Hot air ballooning$8.72
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Goreme open air museum$0.43
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Bellydancing Show$2.80
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.50
- Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.50
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.50
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia - Göreme Experience: $3.50
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience: $9.00
- Private Pottery Workshop Experience and Guiding: $9.36
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching Experience at Sunrise: $11
- Cappadocia Top Sights Tour Skip the Line Guided Experience: $11
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $13
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Ait Ben Haddou $6.66
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $11
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $43
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $54
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $64
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $111
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $276
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Ait Ben Haddou, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Ait Ben Haddou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Ait Ben Haddou is in Africa, 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 Ait Ben Haddou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ait Ben Haddou 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia than you might in Ait Ben Haddou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Ait Ben Haddou Expensive?.
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.