A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Trento for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Cappadocia or Trento?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Cappadocia or Trento? 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 Trento?

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.

Trento

Amid stone castles of centuries past and Renaissance fountains, the ancient and modern world glide seamlessly together to create a quaint, elegant town. Trento is the capital of Trentino and is located on the Adige River valley. A most prominent city during the sixteenth century, Trento was once the location of the Council of Trent, wielding insurmountable power throughout the region. Though formerly part of Austria and Hungary-Austria, Trento finally was annexed by Italy in 1919. Because of its rich history, a great deal of breathtaking architecture can be found throughout the city, such as the Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Despite its cultural and historic significance, however, Trento is also the capital of Italy's education, politics, and economy. From the top 30 universities in Italy, University of Trento ranks highly among them and has gained worldwide prestige. Compared to many other Italian metropolises, Trento is ranked highly for its quality of life, standard of living, and business and job opportunities for the population. In 2004, Trento was named the Alpine Town of the Year as well.

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Which place is cheaper, Trento or Cappadocia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Trento is $141. 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 Trento in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $53
    Trento $74
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $106
    Trento $148
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Trento

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Trento? 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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Trento


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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 Trento Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $51
    Trento $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $262
  • Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $250
  • 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $235
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $196
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $169
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $163
  • Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $163
  • Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia Hotel Private Transfer: $149
  • Private Cappadocia Transfer: $140
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Kayseri Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Kayseri Erkılet Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Trento?

Prices for flights to both Trento 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $50
    Trento $45
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


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    $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 Trento

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Trento:


  • Dinner at Pizzeria (for 2)
    $26

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trento

For Trento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Trento: $93
  • Small-group Street food tour in Trento: $97
  • Trento Street Food Tour: $98
  • 3 Hours and a Half Private Cooking Class in Trento: $115
  • Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trento: $142
  • Private market tour, lunch or dinner and cooking demo in Trento: $152
  • Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
  • Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Trento: $158
  • Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Trento: $158
  • Market Tour and Private 3-Recipe Home Cooking Class: $202
  • Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Trento: $206

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $95
    Trento $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.93
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $18
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $3.55
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $3.78
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.46
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $3.09
  • Turkish Bath
    $2.16
  • Hot air ballooning
    $13
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.62
  • 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

Tours and Activities in Trento

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Trento.

  • 8-Day Bike Tour in the Dolomites: $273
  • E-Bike Tour at Lake Ledro: $131
  • Full-Day Self-Guided Garda Vespa Tour departing at Malcesine: $153
  • Long Cruise Gargnano: $58
  • Panoramic Cruise: $38
  • Panoramic Waterfall Cruise: $44
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Trento: $8.72
  • Romantic Cruise: $44
  • Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Trento: $119
  • Sunset Cruise: $55
  • Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
  • Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $18
    Trento $21

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 Trento

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Trento are as follows:


  • Beer with Dinner (for 2)
    $4.29


When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Trento, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Trento Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Trento?

Trento has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Trento, 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.