Which place is cheaper, Stratford-upon-Avon or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Stratford-upon-Avon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Stratford-upon-Avon? 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 Stratford-upon-Avon?
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.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town in the English county of Warwickshire with a population of about 25,000. It sits on the River Avon and is famous as the home town of William Shakespeare. Today it is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and a popular destination for those hoping to see a show. Much effort has been made to preserve the historical buildings that date back to Shakespeare's time and the city's quaint character and historic appeal make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in England. Every year thousands of visitors travel to the area to experience its interesting culture and history.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Stratford-upon-Avon $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Stratford-upon-Avon is $179. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $53Stratford-upon-Avon $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Stratford-upon-Avon $216
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Stratford-upon-Avon
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Stratford-upon-Avon? 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 Stratford-upon-Avon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $51Stratford-upon-Avon $16
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
- 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
- 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 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 Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stratford-upon-Avon
Also for Stratford-upon-Avon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stratford-upon-Avon To London Heathrow Airport Private Transfer Service: $272
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Stratford-upon-Avon?
Prices for flights to both Stratford-upon-Avon 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 $50Stratford-upon-Avon $48
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
- 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 in a Cave Restaurant: $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 Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Cheese & Crackers$8.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shakespearean Cooking Experience in Stratford-upon-Avon: $163
- Pasta Making Experience - Cooking Class: $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Stratford-upon-Avon $26
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
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
- 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 ATV Tour: $27
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Stratford-upon-Avon's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Warwick Castle (2)$73
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Lunch$15
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Lunch for 2$21
Tours and Activities in Stratford-upon-Avon
For Stratford-upon-Avon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Day Tour Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon : $254
- 2-Hour Alpaca Farm Experience in Kenilworth: $33
- A Self-Guided Tour of Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter: $6.99
- Bath & Stonehenge Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon: $127
- City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $21
- Clay Shooting Experience in Warwickshire: $44
- Cotswold Walks & Villages Tour from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh: $108
- Cotswolds : 30 Minute Flight Experience: $224
- Cotswolds Day Tour From Stratford Upon Avon Moreton In Marsh: $95
- Cotswolds Electric Bike Tour- Public Tour max 6 persons: $253
- Cotswolds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK: $32
- Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Stratford-upon-Avon $17
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Stratford-upon-Avon from other travelers:
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Beers$9.97
Sample the Local Flavors in Stratford-upon-Avon
Also in Stratford-upon-Avon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Shakespeare Gin Distillery Tour & Taste: $24
- Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket: $25
- Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Stratford-upon-Avon, we can see that Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Stratford-upon-Avon?
Stratford-upon-Avon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Stratford-upon-Avon, 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.