Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $124Reykjavik $307
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $124, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is $307. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $35Reykjavik $160
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $70Reykjavik $320
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $33Reykjavik $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Unrise Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon First Flight-Hotel Transfer: $162
- Ultra Vıp Cappadocia Airport Transfer / 1 or 2 Way / ASR or NAV: $103
- Transfer between Nevşehir/Kayseri Airports and Cappadocia hotels: $22
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $31
- Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
- Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $102
- Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri: $74
- Private Transfers from to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $30
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfer: Cappadocia Region to Nevsehir Airport NAV in Luxury Van: $77
- Private Transfer: Cappadocia Centre to Kayseri Airport ASR in Luxury Van: $77
- Private Transfer to or from Cappadocia Hotels: $97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private 7-hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $1,831
- Landmannalaugar Super Jeep All Year Transfer: $1,702
- Silver Circle Tour & Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $1,386
- Private 4-Hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $1,221
- Private 3-Hour Airport/Cruise Transfer & Tour: $977
- Blue Lagoon with Private Roundtrip Transfer: $613
- From Skarfabakki: Blue Lagoon Round-Trip Transfer: $524
- Blue Lagoon Luxury Spa with Private Transfer: $400
- From ATV Ride and Blue Lagoon Tour with Transfer: $395
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Transfer to Skarfabakki Cruise Port: $361
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Private Return Transfer with Entrance: $343
- Private Airport Transfer between KEF Airport & Reykjavik: $300
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 $56Reykjavik $60
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: $46
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $51
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $55
- Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course: $57
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $58
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $62
- Turkish Night Show In Cappadocia (with Dinner): $62
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $63
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Dinner with traditional dance shows in cave restaurants: $75
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $75
- Cappadocia Turkish Night with Dinner and Cultural Show: $80
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$204
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $137
- Food Tour by locals: $140
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $146
- Icelandic Food Tour: $147
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Icelandic Classics: $154
- Reykjavík All In One Food Tour - Eat, Drink & Explore with Locals: $170
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $171
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $171
- Private Vegetarian Reykjavik Food Tour: $241
- Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home: $285
- South Coast Private tour with Black Pizza & Glacier Hike: $1,595
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $63Reykjavik $83
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$0.61
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.34
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.49
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.04
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Turkish Bath$1.42
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Hot air ballooning$8.24
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Goreme open air museum$0.41
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Bellydancing Show$2.65
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 1-Hour Valleys and Landscapes through Cappadocia ATV Tour: $15
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Nevsehir or Kayseri Airports: $227
- 2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour: $137
- 2 Days South (Green tour) and North (Red tour) Cappadocia + Lunch: $90
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
- 2 Hours ATV Tour in Cappadocia: $40
- 2 Hours Cappadocia Camel Ride Experience: $100
- 2 Hours Horse Sunset Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $34
- 2 Hours Horseback Riding Tour Through the Valleys of Cappadocia: $51
- 2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia: $32
- 2 days Cappadocia Green and ultimate Red Tour: $131
- 2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included): $183
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$33
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Tour : Pick up from Reykjavik (2 persons per ATV): $137
- 1+ hour Private Horse riding tour from Reykjavík/Mosfellsbær: $154
- 1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour: $553
- 1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar: $160
- 1.5 Hour Buggy Tour from Reykjavik – Off-Road Adventure: $219
- 1.5 hour ATV Mountain Peak adventure with pickup from Reykjavik: $149
- 2-Hour Buggy Adventure Tour out off Reykjavik: $264
- 2.5 hour Twin Peaks ATV Adventure with pickup from Reykjavik: $179
- 2hr ATV adventure with Pick up from Reykjavik (2 persons per ATV): $160
- 3-Hour Volcanic Springs ATV Adventure From Reykjavik: $339
- 4x4 Reykjavik Northern Lights Small-Group Tour with Photographer: $238
- BEST Guided Northern Lights Tour with Snacks 100% refundable: $137
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $12Reykjavik $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $12
- Local Wine Tasting Experience: $69
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $86
- Cappadocia Tour with Wine Tasting and Clay Shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $126
- Goreme 2 Hour Wine Tasting: $207
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$10
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting in Reykjavík: $47
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Reykjavik?
Reykjavik has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Reykjavik, 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.