Which place is cheaper, Zermatt or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Zermatt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Zermatt? 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 Zermatt?
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.
Zermatt
Located at the foot of the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a Swiss village best known for its skiing, climbing, and hiking opportunities. It has become a popular mountain resort town due to its location and also features a number of boutique shops, hotels, and restaurants that cater to the vacationers who come to enjoy the many winter activities of the Alps.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Zermatt $223
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Zermatt is $223. 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 Zermatt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $53Zermatt $126
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Zermatt $252
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Zermatt
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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 Zermatt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $51Zermatt $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer from/to Kayseri Erkilet Airport: $9.80
- Airport Shuttle Transfer(Kayseri ASR - Nevsehir NAV Airport to Hotel): $13
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $13
- Shared Airport Transfer From Nevsehir/Kayseri Airports to Hotels: $15
- From Kayseri & Nevsehir Airports: Transfer to Cappadocia: $16
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $16
- Shared Shuttle Airport or Hotel Transfer in Cappadocia: $16
- Airport Transfer From and To Kayseri and Nevsehir : $16
- Kayseri Airport Transfer: $16
- Whirling Dervishes Show in Cappadocia w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Shared Airport Transfer from Nevsehir Airport to Cappadocia: $22
- Shared Airport Transfer to Nevsehir Airport From Cappadocia: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zermatt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zermatt:
- Private Transfer Zurich Airport to Zermatt Tasch Station: $1,087
- 3-Hour Private Transfer from Zermatt and Saa to Geneva Airport: $235
- Zermatt to Malpensa Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $141
- Cervinia, Italy to Malpensa Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer: $127
- Breuil-Cervinia to Milan Malpensa Airport MXP-Departure Transfer: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Zermatt?
Prices for flights to both Zermatt 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 $50Zermatt $57
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
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $55
- 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 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zermatt
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zermatt.
- Evening Tapas Tour with Dinner and Drinks: $119
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Zermatt $56
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.
- Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.36
- Best Of Private Cappadocia Tour ( Car & Guide ): $4.90
- Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
- Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $5.99
- Explore Cappadocia North and Red Underground City Private Tour : $12
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
- Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $19
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer: $20
- Guided ATV Tour with Sunrise Option: $21
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike (ATV) Tour in Cappadocia: $22
- Red Tour in Cappadocia with Lunch: $22
Tours and Activities in Zermatt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zermatt are as follows:
- Basel Private Tour: Zermatt & Gornergrat Scenic Railway: $885
- Basel: Gornergrat Railway & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Tour: $1,067
- Bern Private Tour: Zermatt & Gornergrat Scenic Railway: $856
- Bern Private Tour: Zermatt Village & Glacier Paradise: $801
- Bern: Gornergrat Railway & Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Tour: $984
- From Basel: Zermatt and Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour: $530
- From Bern: Zermatt Guided Tour with Matterhorn Railway Pass: $530
- From Zurich: Zermatt Village & Glacier Paradise Private Tour: $885
- Interlaken Private Tour to Gornergrat & Matterhorn Paradise: $1,026
- Interlaken Private Tour: Zermatt & Gornergrat Scenic Railway: $843
- Interlaken Private Tour: Zermatt Village & Glacier Paradise: $801
- Majestic Hiking Private Tour in Zermatt with pick up: $1,692
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Zermatt $28
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Zermatt
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Zermatt:
- Wine Tasting in Valais: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Zermatt, we can see that Zermatt 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 Zermatt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zermatt 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 Zermatt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Zermatt?
Zermatt has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Zermatt, 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.