A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Edinburgh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cappadocia or Edinburgh?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Cappadocia or Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh?

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.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.

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Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Cappadocia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $177. 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 Edinburgh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Edinburgh $92
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Edinburgh $184
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Edinburgh

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Edinburgh? 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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Edinburgh


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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 Edinburgh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Edinburgh $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
  • VIPPrivate Airport Transfer From or To Kayseri & Nevsehir Airport: $49
  • Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $163
  • Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $22
  • Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
  • Shared Airport Transfer to Nevsehir Airport From Cappadocia: $22
  • Shared Airport Transfer from Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia: $22
  • Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
  • Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $104
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:


  • Local Bus
    $4.48

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh

Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Edinburgh to Inverness Direct transfer: $781
  • From Loch Ness Private Day Tour with Transfers: $750
  • Private Tour with transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow.: $298
  • Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Gleneagles Hotel : $279
  • Executive transfer from Edinburgh to St Andrews. : $266
  • Private Luxury Transfer Edinburgh (One Way - 7 Passengers): $256
  • Central Edinburgh Hotels to Edinburgh Airport Transfers 1-3: $255
  • Edinburgh to Stirling | Executive Transfer: $253
  • Edinburgh Train Station to Edinburgh Hotel Transfers 1-3 Pax: $250
  • Edinburgh to Glasgow Luxury Car Transfer: $241
  • Edinburgh to Gleneagles Luxury Taxi Transfer: $241
  • Glasgow to Edinburgh Luxury Car Transfer: $231

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Edinburgh?

Prices for flights to both Edinburgh 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $50
    Edinburgh $49
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


  • 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: $44
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night in Avanos Dinner Included: $48
  • Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $53
  • Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
  • Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $64
  • Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
  • Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $65
  • Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
  • Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $71
  • Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $75
  • Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $78

Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $11
  • Dinner at Filling Station
    $12
  • Lunch for Two
    $19
  • Sandwich
    $2.30
  • Cheese & bread
    $9.01
  • Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)
    $31
  • 2 Coffees and Scones
    $7.23
  • Turkish Delight
    $1.74
  • Soup at the Pub
    $7.35

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
  • Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
  • Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
  • 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
  • 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
  • Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
  • Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $95
    Edinburgh $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.93
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $18
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $3.55
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $3.78
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.46
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $3.09
  • Turkish Bath
    $2.16
  • Hot air ballooning
    $13
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.62
  • 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 Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
  • 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
  • ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
  • Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $98
  • Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $131
  • Private Day Tour Natural Beauties of Cappadocia and Underground Caves: $283
  • 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
  • 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 Atv Experience : $40
  • 2 Hour Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour: $101

Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Show Tickets
    $40
  • Movie Tickets for Two
    $15
  • Donation for Storytellers
    $7.47

Tours and Activities in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized: $152
  • Walking Tour to Edinburgh Castle and Holyood palace: $25
  • 1.5 hour Firth of Forth Sightseeing cruise: $23
  • 2 Hour Holyrood Palace Private Walking Tour: $76
  • 2-Day Highlands and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh: $260
  • 2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh: $227
  • 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands, Glencoe & Oban Tour: $182
  • 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh: $233
  • 3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour: $274
  • Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh: $71
  • Alnwick Castle, Northumberland & Scottish Borders 1-Day Tour: $74
  • Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission: $103

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $18
    Edinburgh $19

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
  • Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
  • Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $196

Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:


  • Beer & Wine
    $18
  • Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern
    $2.06

Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh

Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
  • Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
  • Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
  • Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
  • East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
  • Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
  • Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
  • Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
  • Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
  • Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
  • The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
  • Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Edinburgh, we can see that Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Edinburgh, 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.