Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Aswan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Aswan? 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 Aswan?
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.
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $150Aswan $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $150, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $16. 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 Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $52Aswan $6.67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $104Aswan $13
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Aswan? 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 Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $50Aswan $4.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer from/to Kayseri Erkilet Airport: $9.97
- Cappadocia Shuttle Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $11
- Airport Shuttle Transfer(Kayseri ASR - Nevsehir NAV Airport to Hotel): $13
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $13
- Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $13
- Private/Shared Transfers Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports: $14
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $17
- Transfer between Nevşehir/Kayseri Airport and Cappadocia hotels: $17
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $20
- Kapadokya Airport Transfers: $25
- 2-Hour Sunset Quad Bike Tour in Cappadocia with Transfer (1 ATV for 2 persons): $44
- ATV Safari Experience in Cappadocia with roundtrip hotel transfer: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
- 3-Days Travel Into The History to Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers: $299
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $209
- 3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers : $199
- Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers : $193
- Aswan to Luxor Transfer Service: $160
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $105
- Private Transfer From Aswan To Luxor Included Stop Edfu,Kom ompo: $100
- Private Transfer From Aswan To Hurghada: $99
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- VIP Aswan to Hurghada Transfer: Luxury and Comfort: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan 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 $49Aswan $5.67
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.03
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 With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $30
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $55
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $59
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $64
- Turkish Night Unlimited Drinks & Dinner in Cappadocia: $64
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $72
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $75
- Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $77
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $78
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $82
- Turkish Home Cooking Class in Cappadocia with Hotel Transfers: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Private Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village in Aswan: $44
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- The Flavors of Aswan Food Tour By A Local Host: $60
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Aswan $6.04
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$0.92
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.52
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.75
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.07
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Turkish Bath$2.15
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Hot air ballooning$12
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Goreme open air museum$0.61
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Bellydancing Show$3.99
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $15
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $17
- Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $19
- Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour: $20
- Cappadocia Red Tour ( Shared Group ) : $20
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike (ATV) Tour in Cappadocia: $22
- Private Mix Tour in Cappadocia: $22
- Horseback sunset tour in the unique valleys of Cappadocia: $25
- 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
- Cappadocia Horse Riding Experience Sunrise Sunset Daytime: $30
- Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour: $30
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.25
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2-DaysTour from Aswan Philae the High Dam the Unfinished Obelisk and Abu Simbel: $90
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour : $55
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $50
- Abu Simbel Private Tour from Aswan : $110
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan by Car: $60
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $25
- Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan by Car: $190
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $22
- Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour: $89
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Aswan $1.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $25
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $65
- 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $200
- Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $288
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Aswan, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Aswan 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 Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Aswan?
Aswan has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Aswan, 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.