Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Cappadocia can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Cappadocia?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, and The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Cappadocia $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia 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 Doha and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Cappadocia $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Cappadocia $106
Compare Hotels in Doha and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Cappadocia? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Cappadocia $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Private Full Day City Sightseeing Tour with Transfer: $270
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $190
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $175
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $143
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $130
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $120
- Arrival Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $119
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $119
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $119
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Doha with Roundtrip Transfer: $115
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $114
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia: $33
- 2-Hour Sunset Quad Bike Tour in Cappadocia with Transfer (1 ATV for 2 persons): $36
- Airport Shuttle Transfer(Kayseri ASR - Nevsehir NAV Airport to Hotel): $13
- Airport Transfer From and To Kayseri and Nevsehir : $13
- Both Ways Airport Transfer (Nevsehir Kapadokya - Kayseri Erkilet): $38
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Safe and Comfortable : $39
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $250
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride 18-24 Person with Transfer: $141
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Goreme Valleys With Transfer: $130
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $131
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $130
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $185
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Doha 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 dayDoha $61Cappadocia $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Full Day Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $234
- From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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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: $43
- Cappadocia Turkish Night in Avanos Dinner Included: $48
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $54
- 3 Hours Turkish Night in Cappadocia with Dinner: $54
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $63
- Cappadocian cooking - hands-on class with pickup: $64
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $71
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $78
- Cooking class at the Local Village House in Cappadocia: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Cappadocia $95
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 3-Hour Kayaking Eco Adventure - Mangrove Purple Island : $70
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $74
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $72
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 8-Hour Private Cultural Tour: $288
- Adventure Dune Buggy Self Ride and Camel Ride : $260
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: $4.34
- Best Of Private Cappadocia Tour ( Car & Guide ): $4.89
- Cappadocia Private Tour (Car & Guide): $5.00
- Cappadocia Private Tour with Car & Guide : $5.99
- Full Day Private Cappadocia Tour( Car & Guide): $10
- Cappadocia 1 hour horse tour: $16
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
- Cappadocia horseback valley tour: $18
- Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $18
- 2 Hour Sunset Quad Bike(Atv) Tour: $19
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Photographer: $20
- Cappadocia Local Carpet Weaving Tour: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Cappadocia $18
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
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Cappadocia, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Cappadocia is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Cappadocia?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Cappadocia, 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.