Which place is cheaper, Fethiye 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 Fethiye?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Fethiye? 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 Fethiye?
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.
Fethiye
Fethiye is a tourist town in Lycia on the Mediterranean coast. It has a beautiful marina and plenty of activities during the day or night. Fethiye's size, location, and easy access to transportation make it a great central starting point to explore the area. It's also a popular place to pick up the "Blue Cruise," a popular boat tour along the Mediterranean coast.
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 PricesFethiye Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $131Fethiye $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $131, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $94. 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 Fethiye in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $37Fethiye $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $74Fethiye $68
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Fethiye
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Fethiye? 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 Fethiye Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Fethiye $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer: $293
- Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer: $279
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer: $277
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $234
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $216
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $193
- Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer: $182
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $181
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $176
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $176
- Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport NAV Transfers to Guzelyurt Hotels: $170
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Standart Flight with Transfer: $157
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye
Also for Fethiye, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $287
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $180
- Private Outdoor Photo Shoot with Hotel Transfer: $141
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $125
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $125
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $123
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Transfer, 2 Dives and Lunch: $105
- Fethiye Scuba Diving with Lunch, Transfer and Equipments: $90
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $87
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Private Transfer from or to Dalaman Airport Fethiye and Oludeniz: $85
- Fethiye Dalyan Boat Tour with Lunch, Mud Bath, Transfer, Guide: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Fethiye?
Prices for flights to both Fethiye 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 $60Fethiye $42
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
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 Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $50
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $56
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $63
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $64
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $66
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food: $68
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $76
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.15
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Soda$0.06
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Cooking Class in a Village Garden: $94
- Authentic Turkish Home Cooking Class in Fethiye with Mel: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $66Fethiye $27
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$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.47
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.64
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.15
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Turkish Bath$1.51
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Hot air ballooning$8.72
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Goreme open air museum$0.43
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Bellydancing Show$2.80
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 1 Day Cappadocia Tour: $99
- 1 Day History and Nature Cappadocia Red Tour: $47
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour: $140
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
- 2 Hours ATV Tour in Cappadocia: $41
- 2 Hours Cappadocia Camel Ride Experience: $100
- 2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia: $32
- 2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included): $164
- 2-Day Cappadocia Red Tour Jeep Safari Experience: $81
- 2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up: $140
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Quad Bike Tour: $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye
For Fethiye, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Paragliding$5.17
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.12
Tours and Activities in Fethiye
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.
- Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley Boat Tour Max 30 People (No Loud Music): $60
- Ölüdeniz Half Day Scuba Diving Experience: $89
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $235
- 4 Hours 12 Islands Group Tour: $111
- 4 Hours Oludeniz Group Tour: $111
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $198
- Boutique Dalyan Tour: Mud Bath, Rock Tombs & Turtle Beach: $74
- Butterfly Valley Boat Trip & 6 Bays Cruise from Fethiye, Ölüdeniz: $45
- Cruise The Blues in the 12 Islands Fethiye: $52
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $90
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Fethiye $12
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
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $43
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $54
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $64
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $111
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $276
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Fethiye, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Fethiye much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fethiye would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fethiye 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 Fethiye.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Fethiye Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Fethiye?
Fethiye has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Fethiye, 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.