Which place is cheaper, Newcastle upon Tyne or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a port city located in northeast England with a population of about 250,000. It's popular with tourists in large part because it has what is considered to be the best nightlife in England. It's a diverse city with a lot of art, music, and sports. It also makes for a good starting point to tour the Northumberland coast and Hadrian's Wall. There's a distinct and rich culture in the area, much of which is centered around the Geordie culture with lots of folk music and traditional dance.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Newcastle upon Tyne $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Newcastle upon Tyne is $162. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $53Newcastle upon Tyne $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Newcastle upon Tyne $126
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $51Newcastle upon Tyne $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $22
- Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
- Shared Airport Transfer to Nevsehir Airport From Cappadocia: $22
- Shared Airport Transfer from Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia: $22
- Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
- Private Transfers Kayseri Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfer from Nevşehir (NAV) Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir(NAV) Airport: $82
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Newcastle upon Tyne:
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Parking$2.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle upon Tyne
Also for Newcastle upon Tyne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Newcastle Airport to Newcastle Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Newcastle Airport to Lake District Ski Club - Round-Trip Transfer: $65
- Private Newcastle Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $55
- Newcastle Airport to Lake District Ski Resort Arrival Transfer: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle upon Tyne 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 $50Newcastle upon Tyne $85
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:
- Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $44
- Cappadocia Turkish Night in Avanos Dinner Included: $48
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night with Dinner (in Authentic Cave Restaurant): $53
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $55
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $64
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $71
- Half-Day Private Food Tour in Kayseri: $75
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $78
Typical Food Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee (2)$5.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Newcastle upon Tyne
For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Ultimate Cheese & Wine Food Tour: $83
- Newcastle Street Food Tour: $88
- A Taste Of Newcastle Food Tour: $89
- Northumbrian Coastline Food Tour: $191
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Newcastle upon Tyne $21
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$0.93
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.55
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.78
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.09
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Turkish Bath$2.16
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Hot air ballooning$13
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Goreme open air museum$0.62
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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
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $98
- Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $131
- Private Day Tour Natural Beauties of Cappadocia and Underground Caves: $283
- 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $250
- 2 Days Private Guided Cappadocia Tour with Pick Up: $225
- 2 Days Red and Green tour: $163
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Atv Experience : $40
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Jeep Safari Tour: $101
- 2 Hour Cappadocia Private Classic Car Tour: $128
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike (ATV) Tour in Cappadocia: $22
Tours and Activities in Newcastle upon Tyne
For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle: $25
- 1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour: $23
- 2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall: $38
- 3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne: $38
- Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket: $16
- Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle: $38
- Guided Walks and Tours, Seahouses, Beadnell & Bamburgh: $29
- Hadrian's Wall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the Ruins: $5.20
- Hadrians Wall tour full day: $121
- Half Day Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour : $70
- Half Day Tour of Newcastle: $183
- Halloween Special: Newcastle's Dark Side Walking Tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Newcastle upon Tyne $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
- Wine tasting in Cappadocia: $64
- Cappadocia Wine Cellar and Wine Yard with Wine Tasting: $79
- Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $196
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle upon Tyne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Private Newcastle Pub Tour: $191
- Newcastle Private Historic Pub Tour: $203
When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne, we can see that Newcastle upon Tyne is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Newcastle upon Tyne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.