Which place is cheaper, Bikaner 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 Bikaner?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Bikaner? 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 Bikaner?
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.
Bikaner
Bikaner is located in the Rajasthan state in northwest India. This city is where the headquarters of Bikaner District and Division are located. The city was founded in 1486 by Rao Bika, and has a population of about 645,000 people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesBikaner Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $122Bikaner $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $122, while the average daily cost in Bikaner is $53. 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 Bikaner in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $34Bikaner $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $68Bikaner $36
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Bikaner
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Bikaner? 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 Bikaner Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $33Bikaner $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- İstanbul Airport Transfer: $67
- Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Semah With Hotel Transfer: $27
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $19
- Transfer between Nevşehir/Kayseri Airports and Cappadocia hotels: $22
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $31
- Shared Transfers for Kayseri and Nevşehir Airports: $3.41
- Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $25
- Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!: $70
- Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
- Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $107
- Private Transfers from to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $30
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bikaner
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bikaner:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bikaner
Also for Bikaner, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bikaner Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $136
- Self Guided Bikaner City Tour With One Way Transfer To Jaipur: $108
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jaisalmer: $60
- Private Transfer From Bikaner To Jodhpur: $48
- Bikaner Airport to Bikaner Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $5.45
- Bikaner Hotels to Bikaner Airport drop: Private Transfers: $5.45
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Bikaner?
Prices for flights to both Bikaner 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 $56Bikaner $26
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: $51
- Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course: $57
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $61
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $62
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner: $70
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $74
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $75
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner & Hotel Transfers: $75
- Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $78
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $79
- Cappadocia Turkish Night with Dinner and Cultural Show: $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Rajasthani Cooking Class in Bikaner: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $62Bikaner $13
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$0.60
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.31
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.46
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.30
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.01
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Turkish Bath$1.41
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Hot air ballooning$8.15
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Goreme open air museum$0.40
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Bellydancing Show$2.62
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 1 Day Cappadocia Tour: $96
- 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $11
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 1-Hour Valleys and Landscapes through Cappadocia ATV Tour: $18
- 2 Day Guided Red and South Tour in Cappadocia: $114
- 2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour: $136
- 2 Days South (Green tour) and North (Red tour) Cappadocia + Lunch: $90
- 2 Days in Private Tour & Spiritual Dervish Ceremony: $208
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Atv Experience: $57
- 2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia: $32
- 2 days Cappadocia Green and ultimate Red Tour: $131
- 2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included): $182
Tours and Activities in Bikaner
For Bikaner, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 8-Day Desert Adventure - Jodhpur, Jaisalmer & Bikaner: $431
- A Private Guided Tour in Bikaner: $115
- Bikaner 2 Hour Guided Street Food Tasting Tour: $22
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Bhandeshwari Jain Temple and Lunch: $118
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples: $104
- Bikaner Full Day Sightseeing with Junagarh Fort & Temples and Lunch: $136
- Bikaner Sightseeing with Tour Guide - Custom Hours, Itinerary: $49
- Bikaner to Jaisalmer: Junagarh Fort & Rat Temple Tour: $53
- Botanical Miniature Painting Experience: $86
- Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Karni Mata Temple: $87
- Karni Mata Temple Half-Day Guided Tour: $46
- Discover Bikaner in Nightlights (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $12Bikaner $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $67
- Local Wine Tasting Experience: $68
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $72
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $85
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $92
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $108
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $204
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $268
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Bikaner, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Bikaner much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Bikaner is in Asia, 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 Bikaner would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bikaner 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 Bikaner.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Bikaner Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Bikaner?
Bikaner has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Bikaner, 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.