Which place is cheaper, Quito 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 Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Quito? 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $128Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $128, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $36Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $72Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Quito $6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Quad Bike Tour in Cappadocia (Sunrise/sunset + transfer): $25
- All-Inclusive Cappadocia Day Tour with Hotel & Airport Transfers: $105
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/ Hotel Transfer: $50
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $41
- Cappadocia ATV Quad Tour with Transfer: $11
- Cappadocia ATV tour with transfer and guide: $13
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer: $94
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR: $17
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevsehir (ASR or NAV): $8.77
- Cappadocia Airport Ultra Luxry Vip Transfer NAV: $47
- Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers: $30
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $218
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- From Quilotoa Lake Private Tour with Transfer & Lunch: $166
- Private Transfer: Quito Airport (UIO) to Baños de Agua Santa: $160
- Arrival Private Transfer Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Minivan: $137
- From Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip with Transfer: $129
- Panoramic City Tour & Airport Departure Transfer: $114
- Middle of the World Tour with Airport Transfer: $114
- Airport Transfer and City Highlights Tour: $114
- Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve one way: $109
- Arrival Transfer from Quito Airport UIO to Quito by Sedan or SUV: $105
- Private City Tour & Intiñam Museum Visit w/ Transfer: $89
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Private Transfer from Quito to Baños de Agua Santa (one way): $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $58Quito $34
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 Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $53
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $64
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $65
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $68
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $77
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $79
- Cappadocia Turkish Night with Dinner and Cultural Show: $82
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $82
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- 3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito: $38
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- From Cayambe Traditional Cooking Class with Transfers: $60
- Quito Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Food Tour in quaint old town with tastings and lunch: $71
- Street Food Tour with Private Transport: $79
- Hidden Gems Food Tour with Cacao Tasting and Culture: $87
- Cooking Class with Chef, Market Tour & Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $65Quito $16
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$0.63
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.42
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.58
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.32
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.10
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Turkish Bath$1.47
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Hot air ballooning$8.52
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Goreme open air museum$0.42
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Bellydancing Show$2.74
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour - Göreme Experience: $3.52
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.52
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.52
- Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.52
- Cappadocia Horseback Riding Tour with Hotel Pickup & Helmet: $3.52
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver: $5.00
- Cappadocia Horse Tour: $6.95
- Cappadocia Private Tour - Cappadocia's All Highlights in 1 Day: $7.20
- Full Day Private Cappadocia Tour (Luxury Van + Private Guide ): $7.20
- Private Tour : All Highlights of Cappadocia 1 Day: $8.00
- One Day Cappadocia Private Tour: $9.00
- Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience: $9.00
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 Day Quito to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour with Accommodation: $281
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- 3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle: $897
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Antisana & Amazon comunities, Caves, Baños Guided Tour: $734
- 6-Day Ecuador Heritage Tour: Art, Culture and Otavalo: $1,847
- All-Inclusive Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito: $220
- Amazon Adventure: 4 Days of Nature & Culture from Quito: $1,770
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included: $210
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $43
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $75
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $130
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Quito, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia is in Europe and Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 220 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Quito, 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.