Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Cappadocia. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Izmir or Cappadocia?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
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 Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, and The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Cappadocia $151
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, 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 Izmir and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Cappadocia $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Cappadocia $106
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Izmir 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Cappadocia $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $293
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $293
- Antalya Airport AYT Transfers to Fethiye-Oludeniz Hotels: $228
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $211
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Yalikoy (Didim) Hotels: $190
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $184
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $176
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $166
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $158
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Manisa City: $131
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Kusadasi International Golf Hotels: $130
- Arrival Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Pamukkale: $125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $235
- 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 Private Transfer: $108
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Safe and Comfortable : $37
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $250
- Cappadocia Green Tour (pro guide, Lunch, transfer incl): $60
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride 18-24 Person with Transfer: $87
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Cappadocia $50
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: $43
- Turkish Night with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks İn the Rock Cave: $43
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $63
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $70
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $76
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $85
- Cappadocia Home Cooking Experience Farm to table Culinary class : $92
- Cooking Class at Exclusive Kings Valley: $108
- Cappadocia Evening Cooking Class With A Local: $110
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Cappadocia $95
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From izmir Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary tours : $285
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $130
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,063
- Alaçatı And Çeşme Private Tour: $100
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $281
- Aphrodisias & Laodicea & Pamukkale Tour: $213
- Aphrodisias Tour from Izmir: $125
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
- Explore Cappadocia North and Red Underground City Private Tour : $12
- Cappadocia 1 hour horse tour: $16
- Cappadocia horseback valley tour: $16
- Cappadocia Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Watching Experience: $16
- Quad Safari Tour in Cappadocia / 2 Hour: $16
- Full Day Underground City and Fairy Chimneys Tour with Lunch : $16
- Private Underground City tour in Cappadocia Derinkuyu , Kaymakli: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Cappadocia $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey: $22
- Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
- Private Sunset and Wine Tasting Experience in Cappadocia: $87
- Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour in Cappadocia: $174
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
- Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $282
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Cappadocia, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Cappadocia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cappadocia than you might in Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Cappadocia?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 390 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Izmir 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.