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 $160Fethiye $115
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $160, while the average daily cost in Fethiye is $115. 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 $45Fethiye $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $90Fethiye $82
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 $43Fethiye $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $290
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $232
- Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $209
- Goreme Hot Air Balloon over Valleys, with Champagne and Transfers: $195
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $180
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $173
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $173
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $150
- Private Transfer Between Airport and Cappadocia Hotels.: $150
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $139
- Cappadocia Hotel: Private Transfer to Kayseri Airport: $139
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Fethiye
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Fethiye are as follows:
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Local Bus$0.22
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: $284
- Paragliding Experience in Fethiye with Roundtrip Transfer: $195
- From Oludeniz Paragliding Trip with Transfer: $144
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Olympos Hotels: $122
- Antalya Olympos Hotels to Antalya Airport AYT Transfers: $121
- Private Airport Transfers: From D-Maris Bay to Dalaman Airport: $105
- Fethiye Rhodes Ferry Ticket With Free Hotel Transfer: $105
- Fethiye Rafting Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $99
- Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $93
- Full-Day River Rafting Tour in Fethiye with Transfer & Lunch: $88
- Fethiye City Center Hotels to Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers: $87
- Dalaman Airport DLM Transfers to Hisaronu (Fethiye) Hotels: $87
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 $73Fethiye $51
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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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:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $30
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $46
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $52
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $57
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $63
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $67
- Turkish Night with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks İn the Rock Cave: $73
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $74
- Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $80
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $80
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $93
Typical Food Prices in Fethiye
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Fethiye:
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Fruit$0.18
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Soda$0.08
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $81Fethiye $33
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$0.79
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$15
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.02
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.22
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.39
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.63
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Turkish Bath$1.84
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Hot air ballooning$11
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Goreme open air museum$0.53
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Bellydancing Show$3.42
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $54
- 2 Days Cappadocia Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia ATV Tour: $38
- Full Day Cappadocia Green South Tour Small Group and Lunch: $98
- Göreme Skydiving Private Tour Experience: $140
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia with Mehmet Private Tour: $135
- "Cinema Night in Outdoor or Cave Experience": $74
- 1 Day History and Nature Cappadocia Red Tour: $44
- 1 Day Package Tour with Hot Air Balloon Flight: $242
- 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
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$6.32
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Gorge Walk entry and photo$0.14
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: $73
- Paragliding Experience in Ölüdeniz: $230
- Ölüdeniz: 2-Hour Tandem Paragliding Experience: $241
- 12 Islands Boat Tour from Fethiye with Grilled Lunch: $54
- 2-Day tour Ephesus and Pamukkale from Fethiye : $156
- 7-HourJeep Safari Adventure in Fethiye Turkey: $32
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- Dalyan Day Trip from Fethiye Including River Cruise, Mud Baths and Iztuzu Beach: $57
- Dalyan Mud Baths and Turtle Beach Day Tour From Fethiye: $64
- Fethiye Adventures ATV Quad Bike Safari: $59
- Fethiye Horse Riding Experience: $50
- Fethiye Jeep Safari Tour Including Lunch: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $16Fethiye $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $27
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $34
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $116
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $208
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
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.