Which place is cheaper, Tartu 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 Tartu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Tartu? 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 Tartu?
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.
Tartu
Tartu is a university town that is also the second largest city in Estonia. It has a population of about 100,000 and dates back to 1030, making it the oldest city in the country. The Emajogi River passes through town and it has a lovely old town that's pleasant to explore. The city is a great place to see day to day life in Estonia. It is a very real town with people going about their daily lives. If you find yourself here when the weather is nice, you'll be greeted by crowds of happy locals out enjoying the weather. They make full use of the warm, sunny weather with festivals, events, and concerts during the summer. This is easily the most fun and eventful time to visit the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Estonia, and The Best Budget Tours to Estonia.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $128Tartu $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $128, while the average daily cost in Tartu is $151. 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 Tartu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $36Tartu $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $72Tartu $108
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Tartu
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Tartu? 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 Tartu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $35Tartu $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour with Private Transfer: $280
- Cat Valley Ballon Tour In Cappadocia With Free Hotel Transfer: $279
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $236
- Cappadocia Private Airport Transfer: $235
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $218
- Cappadocia Package Tour 1Night Hotel, 1day tour ,Airport transfer: $206
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $195
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $182
- Unrise Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon First Flight-Hotel Transfer: $163
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Standart Flight with Transfer: $159
- Cappadocia Sacred Serenity Spa Experience with Transfer: $156
- Private Transfer Cappadocia Hotels to Kayseri Erkilet Airport ASR: $152
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Tartu?
Prices for flights to both Tartu 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 $58Tartu $74
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:
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine: $35
- Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course: $47
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $53
- Turkish Night Show In Cappadocia (with Dinner): $64
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $65
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave: $66
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $68
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food: $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
Typical Food Prices in Tartu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tartu:
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Danishes$0.86
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Lunch for Two$5.62
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Ice Cream$1.45
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Cookies$0.58
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Coffee & Cake$3.96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $65Tartu $19
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.
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Nevsehir or Kayseri Airports: $235
- 2 Days Small Group Cappadocia North and South Tour: $141
- 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: $41
- 2 Hours Cappadocia Camel Ride Experience: $100
- 2 Hours Sunset ATV Adventure in Cappadocia: $32
- 2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour (Red & Green Tours Included): $165
- 2-Day Cappadocia Red Tour Jeep Safari Experience: $85
- 2-Day Tour in Cappadocia with Pick Up: $140
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Quad Bike Tour: $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tartu
For Tartu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Art Museum ticket$1.09
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Movie Ticket$3.96
Tours and Activities in Tartu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tartu.
- Around Viljandi bike tour: $29
- Charming Viljandi Private Walking Tour for Couples: $257
- Private Historic Tartu Walking Tour Through Heritage: $738
- Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Adventures: $212
- Private Romantic Walking Tour Through Historic Tartu: $738
- SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT & WITH OVERNIGHT STAY: $219
- TARTU COUNTRY: SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT: $207
- Private Bike Tour with a Landscape Architect: $35
- Vana Lugu: Alternative Walking Tour with Street Art: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Tartu $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $13
- Local Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $112
- Goreme 2 Hour Wine Tasting: $214
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $278
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Tartu, we can see that Tartu 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 Tartu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tartu 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 Tartu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Tartu?
Tartu has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Tartu, 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.