Should you visit Cappadocia or Dublin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Dublin? 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 Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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Which place is cheaper, Dublin 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 $132, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $209. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Dublin? 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
Dublin 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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2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ):
$37
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Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer:
$41
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Cappadocia ATV Safari Sunrise Sunset Daytime Hotel Transfer:
$25
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Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR:
$17
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Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevşehir (ASR or NAV):
$14
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Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!:
$106
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Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers:
$24
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Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer:
$211
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Cappadocia Green South Walking Tour Lunch and Transfer:
$40
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Cappadocia Guided Green Tour with Lunch and Transfer:
$80
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Cappadocia Half-Day Jeep Safari with hotel Transfer:
$80
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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer:
$23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
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One-Way Private Transfer to Killarney:
$844
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One-Way Private Transfer to Cork City:
$692
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One-Way Private Transfer to Shannon Airport:
$669
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One-Way Private Transfer to Limerick:
$634
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Dublin Glasnevin National Cemetery Audio Tour with Transfers:
$369
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Jameson and Guinness Private Tour with Transfers:
$336
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Dublin Zoo: Skip-the-Line Tickets with Private Transfers:
$332
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Private Airport and Dublin City Transfers:
$296
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Dublin Airport To Arklow County Wicklow Private Car Transfer:
$296
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Dublin Airport To Druid Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$285
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Irish Airport Transfers:
$284
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Private Transfer from Drogheda to Belfast City Airport (BHD):
$283
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $60
Dublin $99
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 Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$39
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Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner:
$47
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$50
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner:
$60
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup:
$65
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$65
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$72
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$76
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol:
$77
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Dinner with traditional dance shows in cave restaurants:
$78
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
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Street Food Tour with Local Guide:
$32
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Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner:
$65
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NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !:
$73
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Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s:
$87
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Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show:
$89
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Delicious Walking Food Tour:
$93
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Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket:
$101
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Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour:
$115
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Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks:
$116
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Walking Food Tour with local chef, 7 stops or more!:
$116
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Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks:
$133
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Private Dublin Food Tour with Expert Local Guides:
$199
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
$0.65
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
$13
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Horseback Riding for Two
$2.50
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Cappadocia Driving Tour
$2.67
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
$0.33
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Whirling Dervishes Show
$2.18
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Turkish Bath
$1.53
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Hot air ballooning
$8.83
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Goreme open air museum
$0.44
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Bellydancing Show
$2.84
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
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Cappadocia Private Jeep Safari Tour with Hotel Pickup & Champagne:
$3.51
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia - Göreme Experience:
$3.51
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Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$3.51
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Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group:
$3.51
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Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket:
$4.70
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver:
$5.00
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Cappadocia Tour Full Day ( Red Tour + Underground City ):
$5.25
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Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour:
$5.28
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Cappadocia Horse Tour:
$6.93
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Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience:
$9.00
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Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia:
$13
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Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia:
$13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour
$30
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Guinness Brewery for Two
$31
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St Pauls Cathedral
$5.24
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Dublin Writer's Museum
$7.33
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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(Christmas Morning) Glendalough Half Day Tour from Dublin:
$85
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1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin:
$59
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2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Belfast and Giants Causeway:
$236
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2-Hours Indoor Challenge Adventure Experience in Dublin:
$34
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3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour:
$1,116
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5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher:
$1,930
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6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin:
$1,023
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90 Minute Dublin Walking tour and Sightseeing tips:
$21
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A Silent Disco Walking Tour:
$21
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A Tour from Dublin to Cork:
$1,571
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Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in Dublin:
$71
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Best Intro Tour of Dublin with a Local:
$165
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:
$11
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Local Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting:
$54
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour:
$65
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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting:
$88
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping:
$90
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$129
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Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting:
$219
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland:
$15
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Generation Pub Crawl:
$16
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$23
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The Black Experience Pub Tour:
$24
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Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience:
$26
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City Pub Crawl Experience:
$29
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Roe & Co Distillery Experiences:
$33
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Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings:
$36
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Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins:
$37
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Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French:
$37
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Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience:
$47
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Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital:
$47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Dublin, we can see that Dublin is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Dublin?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Dublin, 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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