Which place is cheaper, Bodrum or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Turkey, and The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Bodrum $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Bodrum is $92. 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 $53Bodrum $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Bodrum $96
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 $51Bodrum $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $250
- Cappadocia Package Tour withTransfers + 1 Night Hotel,1 Day Tour: $190
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $185
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $163
- Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $162
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $155
- Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $148
- Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer: $147
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride 18-24 Person with Transfer: $141
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $140
- Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
- Private Transfers Kayseri Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer | BODRUM - IZMIR Airport: $293
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kusadasi Hotels: $201
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Marmaris Hotels: $196
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyaka Hotels: $173
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Kusadasi: $130
- Transfer From Bodrum Milas Airport to Soke (Söke): $125
- Bodrum Akyarlar Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $125
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Kadikalesi Hotels: $114
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Akyarlar Hotels: $109
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bodrum Airport to Marmaris Hotels: $109
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yaliciftlik Hotels: $103
- Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers to Yalikavak Hotels: $103
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 $50Bodrum $24
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:
- Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $43
- Cappadocia Turkish Night in Avanos Dinner Included: $48
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $54
- 3 Hours Turkish Night in Cappadocia with Dinner: $54
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $63
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $64
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $71
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $78
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Authentic Etrim Village: $43
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $103
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $125
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $128
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $128
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $130
- 3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum: $184
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $220
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $251
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $290
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $319
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $368
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Bodrum $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$0.93
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.55
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.78
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.09
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Turkish Bath$2.16
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Hot air ballooning$13
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Goreme open air museum$0.62
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Bellydancing Show$4.02
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
- 2 days Cappadocia Tour (Car+ Guide): $217
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
- Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $98
- 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $250
- 2 Days Private Guided Cappadocia Tour with Pick Up: $225
- 2 Days Red and Green tour: $163
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour: $101
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia : $109
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike (ATV) Tour in Cappadocia: $22
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- 2 Hours Private Sightseeing and Walking Tour in Bodrum: $106
- A Breathtaking Pamukkale Day Tour from Bodrum: $276
- All Inclusive Private BODRUM to Ephesus, Mary's House, Lunch Tour: $299
- Boat tour: Bodrum Private Boat Tour for Cruise Customers: $800
- Bodrum ↔ Gulf of Gökova | Cabin Charter Cruise: $938
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Buggy Safari Tours: $57
- Bodrum City Sightseeing Walk: $149
- Bodrum City Tour: 5-Hour Private Excursion with Lunch: $253
- Bodrum City Walking Morning Sightseeing Tour: $212
- Bodrum Fullday Private Tour with Licenced Guide & Dlx Van: $145
- Bodrum Jeep Safari Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Bodrum $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $64
- Cappadocia Wine Cellar and Wine Yard with Wine Tasting: $79
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $196
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.
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.