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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Mysore?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Mysore? 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 Mysore?

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.

Mysore

Also known as Mysuru, Mysore is the state of Karnataka's second biggest city behind Bangalore (also called Bengaluru) in southern India. Its landmark attraction is the Mysore Palace, though it also features memorable temples, markets, and a renowned annual festival in September-October.

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Which place is cheaper, Mysore 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 Mysore is $34. 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 Mysore in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Mysore $15
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Mysore $30
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Mysore

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Mysore? 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 Mysore


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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 Mysore Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Mysore $7.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

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

  • VIPPrivate Airport Transfer From or To Kayseri & Nevsehir Airport: $49
  • Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $163
  • Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
  • Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $149
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $22
  • Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
  • Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
  • Private/Shared Transfers Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports: $14
  • Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $104
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
  • Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mysore

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

  • Private Transfer from Mysore to Bangalore Airport: $39

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Mysore?

Prices for flights to both Mysore 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
    Mysore $12
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $95
    Mysore $9.30
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.

  • 2 Days Cappadocia Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
  • 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
  • ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
  • Cappadocia ATV safari & adventures : $55
  • Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $99
  • Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $132
  • 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
  • 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $250
  • 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Ankara: $263
  • 2 Days Private Guided Cappadocia Tour with Pick Up: $225
  • 2 Days Red and Green tour: $165
  • 2 Hour Cappadocia Atv Experience : $41

Tours and Activities in Mysore

For Mysore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 6-Hours Mysuru Cultural Tour with Guide and Transportation: $95
  • Bangalore - Full day private excursion tour to Mysore with lunch : $140
  • Bangalore, Mysore with Ooty Tour (05 Nights / 06 Days): $576
  • Best of Mysore (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour by Car): $133
  • Day Trip to Brindavan Gardens & Srirangapatna (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car): $134
  • Day Trip to Chikmagalur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Mysore): $147
  • Day Trip to Coorg (Guided Tour by Car from Mysore): $144
  • Day Trip to Mysore (Guided Sightseeing tour from Bangalore): $144
  • Day Trip to Wayanad (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Mysore): $147
  • Full Day Private Guided Tour of Mysore: $60
  • Hire a Guide for Full day Mysore sightseeing with own transport: $39
  • Mysore Night Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $18
    Mysore $9.53

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 Mysore, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Mysore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Mysore 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 Mysore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mysore 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 Mysore.

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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Mysore?

Mysore has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Mysore, 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.