Which place is cheaper, Pisa 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 Pisa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Pisa? 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 Pisa?
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.
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Pisa $280
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Pisa is $280. 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 Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Pisa $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Pisa $244
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Pisa
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Pisa? 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 Pisa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Pisa $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer : $237
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour : $220
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $179
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $179
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $170
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
- Nevsehir Airport: Private Transfer to Cappadocia: $143
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nevsehir City Centre Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Goreme) Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Cavusin) Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Uchisar) Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Urgup) Hotels: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Florence: Private Transfer from Pisa Airport (PSA): $432
- Pisa to Siena Transfer with Wine Tasting in San Gimignano & Lunch: $277
- Pisa Airport (PSA) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $272
- Private transfer from Pisa to Florence with 2h stop in Lucca: $271
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lido di Camaiore: $266
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucca: $263
- Private Arrival Transfer: Pisa Airport to Florence Hotel: $243
- Departure Private Transfer from Pisa to La Spezia by Car or Van: $223
- Pisa to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $174
- Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Marina di Pisa: $154
- Pisa Airport to Florence Private Transfer: $151
- Private Transfer from Marina di Pisa to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $145
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa 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 $67Pisa $120
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
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 with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $47
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $78
Typical Food Prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
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Dinner$88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chianni: wine and oil tasting with lunch or dinner: $59
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Carrara with Show Cooking: $102
- Ultimate Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal with a Local: $104
- Pisa Private Cooking Class: $107
- Pisa’s Ultimate Food Tour: Full Tuscan Meal by Do Eat Better: $112
- Authentic Full dinner & Wine Experience with a Sommelier in Pisa: $112
- Dine & Enjoy a Cooking Demo at Local's Home in Pisa: $119
- Pisa Traditional Food Tour: $143
- Private Show Cooking and Social Dining Experience: $152
- Private Home-made Pasta Cooking Class: $152
- Private Home-Made Pasta Cooking Class in Pisa.: $156
- Hands-On Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $169
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Pisa $50
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$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $95
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
- Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
- Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
- Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $173
- 1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed): $43
- 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
- 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path: $31
- 2-hour tour to Rocca della Verruca by E-bike: $60
- Adventure Park Il Pineto: $36
- Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket: $59
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Best of Small Group Tour with Admission Tickets: $59
- Carrara Marble Quarries Tour by Land Rover: $90
- Carrara: Exclusive Marble Cave Tour Adventure in a 4x4: $90
- Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa: $203
- Discover Tower Admission & Iconic Landmark Tour: $181
- E-bike guided tour. The surroundings of History, Nature, and Secret Glimpses: $87
- Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing: $128
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Pisa $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $282
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Tour and Wine Tasting with Local Food Pairing: $41
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $46
- Wine Tasting with Local Bites in Pisa near the Tower: $47
- Soiana: Vineyard & Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting near Pisa: $52
- Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting & Optional Tower: $85
- Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket: $88
- From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting: $98
- Chianti Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa: $107
- Guided tour in San Miniato and wine tasting!: $108
- Tuscan Wine Tour by van from Pisa: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Pisa, we can see that Pisa 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 Pisa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pisa 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 Pisa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Pisa?
Pisa has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Pisa, 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.