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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Gujarat?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Gujarat? 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 Gujarat?

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.

Gujarat

Gujarat is a state in the western region of India characterized by its varied terrain from flatlands to sacred hilltops as well as a number of important cultural sites. It is a region significant to the history of the spiritual leader Mahatma Ghandi and has many urban centers and villages which display the area's thriving culture.

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Which place is cheaper, Gujarat 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 Gujarat is $24. 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 Gujarat in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Gujarat $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Gujarat $24
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Gujarat

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Gujarat? 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 Gujarat


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Gujarat $6.73

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
  • 2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia: $33
  • Airport Transfer From and To Kayseri and Nevsehir : $16
  • Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet): $38
  • Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $258
  • Cappadocia Green Tour (inc: Pro Guide, Transfers, Tickets, Lunch): $88
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride 18-24 Person with Transfer: $143
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $263
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $132
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $197
  • Cappadocia Hotel: Shared Transfer to Kayseri Airport: $22
  • Cappadocia Hotel: Shared Transfer to Nevsehir Airport: $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gujarat

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gujarat:

  • Private A/c Transfer Ahmedabad to Mount Abu ( 6 Seat A/c Suv ): $111
  • Private Transfers Ahmedabad‎ To Udaipur Drop: $61
  • Private Transfer From Ahmedabad To Udaipur: $59
  • Private Transfer from Ahmedabad to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (AMD) Airport to Ahmedabad : $41
  • Private Transfer from Rajkot City to Rajkot (RAJ) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer from Rajkot (RAJ) Airport to Rajkot City: $41
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara City to Vadodara (BDQ) Airport: $41
  • Private Transfer from Vadodara (BDQ) Airport to Vadodara City: $41
  • Ahmedabad to Udaipur private transfer: $37

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Gujarat?

Prices for flights to both Gujarat 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
    Gujarat $7.55
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:

  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner: $35
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $39
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner, Drinks, Transfer: $42
  • Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $54
  • Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $55
  • Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $60
  • Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $63
  • 3 Hours Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $65
  • Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $65
  • Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
  • Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $66

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gujarat

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gujarat.

  • Full Day tour of Rajkot City with Traditional themed Dinner: $61
  • Sarkhej Mosque and Utensils Museum with Dinner - Ahmedabad: $226

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $95
    Gujarat $4.19
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.

  • Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.39
  • Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
  • Best Of Private Cappadocia Tour ( Car & Guide ): $5.48
  • Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $5.99
  • Explore Cappadocia North and Red Underground City Private Tour : $12
  • Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
  • Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $19
  • Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Tour: $19
  • 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
  • Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer: $20
  • Cappadocia Local Carpet Weaving Tour: $20
  • Guided ATV Tour with Sunrise Option: $22

Tours and Activities in Gujarat

Here are a few actual costs in Gujarat for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Ahmedabad Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $32
  • Ahmedabad Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Ahmedabad Private City Tour Including Local Night Market: $64
  • Architectural Tour : $40
  • Bhuj and Hodka Village Tour From Rajkot: $251
  • Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park Day Trip (Guided Car Tour from Ahmedabad): $147
  • Day Trip to Gandhinagar (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Ahmedabad): $147
  • Day Trip to Modhera & Patan City (Guided Sightseeing Tour from Ahmedabad): $147
  • Day Trip to Statue of Unity (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Ahmedabad): $152
  • Day Trip to Statue of Unity (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Vadodara): $135
  • Divine Hills and Temples: Palitana Jain Temple Trekking Tour: $98
  • Evening Half Day Step Well Tour With traditional baazar & Jumma Masjid extension: $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $18
    Gujarat $6.13

Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:

  • Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
  • Cappadocia Wine Cellar and Wine Yard with Wine Tasting: $79
  • Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Gujarat, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Gujarat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Gujarat is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Gujarat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gujarat 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 Gujarat.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Gujarat Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Cappadocia or Gujarat?

Gujarat has a larger population, and is about 8500 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Gujarat, 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.