A Travel Price Comparison for Turkey Cappadocia vs. Fethiye for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


Which place is cheaper, Fethiye or Cappadocia?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $153, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $111. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Fethiye $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Fethiye $98
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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Fethiye


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Fethiye $34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

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

  • 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $235
  • Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $220
  • Cappadocia Package Tour withTransfers + 1 Night Hotel,1 Day Tour: $193
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $187
  • Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $164
  • Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $150
  • Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $150
  • Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer: $150
  • Goreme Hot Air Balloon over Valleys, with Champagne and Transfers: $143
  • Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $142
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $132
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:


  • Local Bus
    $0.27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fethiye

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

  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Calis Beach Hotels: $292
  • Fethiye Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $270
  • Antalya Calis Beach Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $242
  • Dalaman Int Airport (DLM): Private Transfer to Fethiye: $121
  • Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $116
  • Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $116
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Orhaniye to Dalaman Airport: $100
  • Private Airport Transfers: From Fethiye/Oludeniz to Dalaman Airport: $99
  • Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $90
  • Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $88
  • Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $83
  • Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $83

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $50
    Fethiye $35
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

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


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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 with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks İn the Rock Cave: $33
  • Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $55
  • Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $61
  • Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $64
  • Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $65
  • Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
  • Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $66
  • 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $77
  • Dinner with traditional dance shows in cave restaurants: $83
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $86
  • Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86

Typical Food Prices in Fethiye

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


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    $0.22
  • Soda
    $0.09

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $96
    Fethiye $39
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
    $0.94
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $18
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $3.59
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $3.82
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.47
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $3.12
  • Turkish Bath
    $2.19
  • Hot air ballooning
    $13
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.62
  • Bellydancing Show
    $4.06

Tours and Activities in Cappadocia

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.

  • 2 days Private Tour with Car and Guide: $220
  • Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
  • Cappadocia ATV safari & adventures : $70
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Experience in Göreme: $132
  • Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $99
  • Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $132
  • Full day private cappadocia tour With professional guide: $220
  • Private Day Tour Natural Beauties of Cappadocia and Underground Caves: $286
  • 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
  • 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
  • 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $140
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tours: $200

Typical Entertainment Prices in Fethiye

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


  • Paragliding
    $7.50
  • Gorge Walk entry and photo
    $0.17

Tours and Activities in Fethiye

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fethiye.

  • Fethiye Dalyan Tour River Cruise and Mud Bath: $58
  • Ölüdeniz: Pirate Boat Cruise with Swim Stops and Lunch: $49
  • 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $37
  • 2-Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Cultural Tour from Fethiye: $198
  • 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $242
  • 2-day Ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale Hot Springs Tour from Fethiye: $285
  • Blue Lagoon Ölüdeniz Tandem Paragliding Experience from Fethiye: $220
  • Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $63
  • Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $50
  • Dalyan River Cruise by Boat with Lunch and Sea Turtles Watching: $54
  • Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $31
  • Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour: $28

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $19
    Fethiye $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:

  • Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey: $22
  • Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $33
  • Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $65
  • Private Sunset and Wine Tasting Experience in Cappadocia: $88
  • Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
  • Cappadocia Private Tour, Lunch and Local Wine Tasting at Sunset: $266
  • Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
  • Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $286


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.