Which place is cheaper, Bodrum 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 Bodrum?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Bodrum? 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 Bodrum?
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.
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Antalya, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Turkey.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesBodrum Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Bodrum $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $86. 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 Bodrum in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Bodrum $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Bodrum $76
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Bodrum
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Bodrum? 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 Bodrum Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Bodrum $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia to Konya Private VIP Transfer | Child Seat Provided: $300
- Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer: $279
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $239
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer : $237
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $230
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour : $220
- Cappadocia Deluxe Pass Airport Transfer, ATV & Top Attractions: $213
- Cappadocia Package Tour 1Night Hotel, 1day tour ,Airport transfer: $210
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $179
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $179
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $170
- Luxury Private Transfer Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia: $156
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer from Bodrum airport to Kusadasi: $300
- Bodrum Scuba Diving Experince W/ Lunch & Round Trip Transfer: $106
- Private Airport Transfer: $95
- Horseback Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer: $89
- Bodrum Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Bodrum City: $83
- Private Arrival/Departure Milas-Bodrum Airport(BJV) Transfer: $59
- Bodrum Airport Transfer Luxury Vito or Minibus ( Meet Transfer): $50
- Bodrum Atv Safari Adventure with hotel transfer: $49
- Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $44
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $41
- Turkish Bath and Spa Experience with Hotel Transfers: $38
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Bodrum?
Prices for flights to both Bodrum 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 $67Bodrum $33
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 Turkish Night With Dinner + Drinks (Include Transfer): $24
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $45
- Turkish Night in Cappadocia with Dinner Included &Unlimited Drink: $50
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night with Dinner and Cultural Show: $54
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner : $58
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $60
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Local Home: $71
- Market Visit and Cooking Class: $154
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Optional Dinner: $391
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $413
- Private Sunset Yacht Tour with light Dinner: $532
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Bodrum $25
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$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $50
- 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia ATV Tour: $39
- Cappadocia Sunset Horseback Riding Tour 2 Hours: $77
- Full Day Cappadocia Green South Tour Small Group and Lunch: $107
- Full day private cappadocia tour With professional guide: $238
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia All in One Tour: $210
- Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
- North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Ölüdeniz: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley & Lunch Boat Tour: $77
- Boattrip to Bodrum Maledives for Virgin Cruise Passengers: $41
- Bodrum Aquarium Bay Tour with Lunch & Swimming Stops: $37
- Bodrum Atv Safari Tour: $64
- Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands: $28
- Bodrum City Tour : Lunch Guide Entry fees included: $219
- Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat: $36
- Bodrum Jeep Safari Tour: $62
- Bodrum Jeep Safari from Bodrum Cruise Port: $69
- Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming: $34
- Bodrum Segway Riding Experience: $101
- Bodrum St.Peters castle & Underwater Archeology Museum tour!: $88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Bodrum $11
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
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $54
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $70
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- Vineyard and Wine Tasting Among Fairy Chimneys: $113
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $188
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $214
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Bodrum, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bodrum would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bodrum 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 Bodrum.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Bodrum Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Bodrum?
Bodrum has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Bodrum, 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.
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