Should you visit Cappadocia or London?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or London? 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 London?
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.
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
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Which place is cheaper, London or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $132, while the average daily cost in London is $292. 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 London in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or London? 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
London Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cappadocia Private Guided Tour with Transfer:
$288
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer:
$280
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Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer:
$279
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Private Transfer from Cappadoccia to Pamukkale with Konya tour:
$245
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers:
$236
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Cappadocia Private Airport Transfer:
$235
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Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour:
$225
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Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer:
$218
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide:
$195
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Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer:
$184
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels:
$183
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Private Airport Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to NAV & ASR:
$176
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Southampton Port Transfer with Stonehenge stop-over included:
$815
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Southampton: LHR to Southampton Executive SUV Transfer:
$700
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Private Transfer London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Port:
$619
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Private Transfer From Southampton Cruise Terminal to London:
$606
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Private Transfer Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal:
$606
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Airport - hotel - airport transfers for Heathrow groups.:
$532
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Cambridge: LHR to Cambridge Executive SUV Transfer:
$525
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Transfer to/ from Dover Cruise port to Central London:
$504
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Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport to Dover Cruise Port:
$487
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Heathrow to Southampton Private Cruise Transfer Luxury MPV:
$471
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London Hotels and Airports: Private Transfer to Southampton:
$471
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Southampton To London Heathrow Airport Transfers:
$471
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or London?
Prices for flights to both London 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 day
Cappadocia $60
London $80
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks:
$39
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$50
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner:
$60
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup:
$64
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Turkish Night Show In Cappadocia (with Dinner):
$64
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$65
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food:
$68
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$72
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$77
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided:
$6.95
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London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden:
$19
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Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner:
$42
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Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner:
$43
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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour:
$48
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The English Food You Don't Expect Food Tour of London:
$68
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Peruvian Fusion Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden:
$88
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Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in North London Home:
$93
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Japanese Izakaya Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden:
$116
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London Borough Market and London Bridge Food Tour:
$117
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Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary:
$118
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Indian Cooking Masterclass with Market Tour:
$120
Entertainment
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
$13
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Horseback Riding for Two
$2.50
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Cappadocia Driving Tour
$2.67
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
$0.33
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Whirling Dervishes Show
$2.18
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Turkish Bath
$1.53
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Hot air ballooning
$8.83
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Goreme open air museum
$0.44
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Bellydancing Show
$2.84
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
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1 Day History and Nature Cappadocia Red Tour:
$47
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1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller:
$250
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2 Day Guided Red and South Tour in Cappadocia:
$118
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2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour:
$142
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2 Days South (Green tour) and North (Red tour) Cappadocia + Lunch:
$90
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2 Hour Cappadocia Atv Experience:
$37
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2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour:
$19
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2 Hours ATV Tour in Cappadocia:
$41
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2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia:
$32
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2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included):
$165
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2-Day Cappadocia Red Tour Jeep Safari Experience:
$81
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2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up:
$140
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
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'Cutty Sark' Entrance Ticket:
$32
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10 Craft Beer Tasting Experience:
$48
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2 Day London Hop-On Hop-Off River Thames Sightseeing Pass:
$63
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2 hour British Museum Highlights Private Guided Tour:
$259
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2-Hour Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour in London:
$23
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3 Hour London Landmarks Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour:
$26
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3 Hour Private Downton Abbey London Locations Walking Tour:
$259
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3 Locks Brewing Company Tour and Tasting Experience in Camden:
$34
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3 hour Self Guided Canoe Adventures on the Thames:
$75
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3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London:
$80
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3-Hour Private Tour of East London Graffiti & Street Art:
$245
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4-Hour London Main Attractions and Tourist Sights Tour:
$203
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia:
$11
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting:
$54
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$60
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Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour:
$64
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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting:
$88
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping:
$90
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$130
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Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting:
$219
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
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An Epic Bar Crawl in London United Kingdom:
$15
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London:
$19
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London Pub Crawl:
$29
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London Historic Pub Tour: Fleet Street Taverns, Small Group:
$31
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London PUB CRAWL Shots Pints & Good Times:
$34
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The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl:
$34
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Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London:
$44
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Gay Soho Pub Crawl Discover the Heart of LGBTQ London:
$48
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Historic London Pub Tour:
$54
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North London Craft Brewery Tour:
$67
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Pub Crawl and Sing along London Experience:
$80
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London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates:
$80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and London, we can see that London 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 London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London 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 London Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or London?
London has a larger population, and is about 1170 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and London, 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.
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