Should you visit Cappadocia or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Delhi? 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 Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $126, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $48. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Delhi? 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
Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer (Kayseri - Nevsehir ) to Cappadocia Hotels:
$17
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All-Inclusive Cappadocia Day Tour with Hotel & Airport Transfers:
$105
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Cappadocia 2-Hour Sunset ATV Quad Tour with Hotel Transfer:
$47
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Cappadocia ATV tour with transfer and guide:
$13
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Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR:
$17
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Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevsehir (ASR or NAV):
$14
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Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers:
$18
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Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer:
$219
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Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer:
$58
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Cappadocia Green South Walking Tour Lunch and Transfer:
$40
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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer:
$24
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Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour (Transfer Included):
$47
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride
$0.10
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Taxi to Airport
$1.67
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Subway
$0.33
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Uber Cab
$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card
$1.57
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Auto-rickshaw
$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
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Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit:
$300
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Enjoy South Indian Cuisine At Dakshin - Sheraton New Delhi with Private Transfer:
$255
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From Private Taj Mahal Day Trip with Transfers:
$229
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Private Transfer: Delhi to Corbett National Park with Brunch:
$199
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Private Transfer Delhi To Varanasi:
$190
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3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers:
$190
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Evening Delhi city tour with pickup transfer:
$183
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Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar:
$176
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One Way Delhi To Udaipur Transfer:
$160
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Private Transfer: Delhi to Agra via Vrindavan & Mathura:
$145
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One-Way Private Transfer From Delhi To Pushkar:
$144
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One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali:
$130
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 day
Cappadocia $58
Delhi $18
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$40
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Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner:
$47
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$53
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Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show:
$57
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Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course:
$59
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup:
$64
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$65
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food:
$69
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$72
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer:
$72
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner:
$78
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
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Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert:
$14
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Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets:
$19
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Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride:
$22
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Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk:
$22
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Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class:
$22
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Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!:
$27
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Food Tour in Delhi:
$27
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Online: Indian Food Cooking Class:
$29
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IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop:
$31
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Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off:
$33
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Old Delhi Food Tour: Street Food, Rickshaw & Spice Market:
$35
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Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience:
$36
Entertainment
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
$0.62
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
$12
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Horseback Riding for Two
$2.39
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Cappadocia Driving Tour
$2.55
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
$0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show
$2.08
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Turkish Bath
$1.46
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Hot air ballooning
$8.43
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Goreme open air museum
$0.42
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Bellydancing Show
$2.71
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
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Cappadocia Quad (ATV) Safari Tour with Hotel Pickup & Helmet:
$3.54
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Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group:
$3.54
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Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket:
$4.74
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Cappadocia Tours : Best of Cappadocia:
$5.50
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Cappadocia Daily Tour Red&Green & Tour with Opt. Languages Guide:
$5.92
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Cappadocia Private Tour - Cappadocia's All Highlights in 1 Day:
$6.12
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Private Full Day Cappadocia Tour With Luxury Van and Guide:
$6.30
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Cappadocia Private Day Tour:
$6.40
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Cappadocia Horse Tour:
$6.98
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Private Guided Tour : Best of Cappadocia:
$7.20
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Private Tour : All Highlights of Cappadocia 1 Day:
$8.00
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Cappadocia Sunset Horseback Ride Two Hour Fairy Chimneys Tour:
$8.47
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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(Time saver) 2-day Golden Triangle Tour all inclusive:
$60
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02 Days Jaipur Tour By Car From Delhi:
$140
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02 Days Overnight Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi:
$150
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02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi:
$280
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03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi:
$230
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04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India:
$199
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04-Day Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur:
$261
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1 Day Delhi City Tour & 1 Day Agra Taj Mahal Private Combo Tour:
$140
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1 Day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car Explore Iconic Landmarks:
$81
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1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Agra Tour From Delhi with Taj Mahal - All Inclusive:
$210
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1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car:
$119
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1 Day Taj Mahal Tour With Experienced Guide:
$63
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia:
$13
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$60
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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting:
$89
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Cappadocia Tour with Wine Tasting and Clay Shaping:
$90
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$130
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Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia:
$213
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Goreme 2 Hour Wine Tasting:
$215
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Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$275
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour):
$30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Delhi, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Delhi 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 1720 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Delhi, 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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