Which place is cheaper, Annecy 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 Annecy?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Annecy? 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 Annecy?
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.
Annecy
Annecy is an alpine town in southeastern France, where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It's known for its Vieille Ville (old town), with cobbled streets, winding canals and pastel-colored houses. Annecy is situated on a stunning aqua clear lake between the Northern alps of France. Only thirty minutes away from Geneva, Switzerland, this French-Swiss town is unlike any other. Another nickname for this city is the Venice of France because the small center of the city is filled with water passages lined with beautiful flower boxes. The city is romantic because the waterways filled with lights that illuminate the bricks and you feel as if you are in a whole other world with no one around you. The purity of the lake and the beauty of its setting compels Anneciens outdoors - in good weather it seems everyone is hanging out in pavement cafes, mountain-gazing along the lakefront, swimming in the lake, or just aimlessly cycling around it.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Annecy $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Annecy is $258. 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 Annecy in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Annecy $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Annecy $214
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Annecy
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Annecy? 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 Annecy Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Annecy $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer : $237
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $231
- Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour : $220
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $179
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $179
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $170
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
- Nevsehir Airport: Private Transfer to Cappadocia: $143
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nevsehir City Centre Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Goreme) Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Cavusin) Hotels: $131
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Urgup) Hotels: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Annecy?
Prices for flights to both Annecy 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 $67Annecy $117
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:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $47
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $78
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Annecy
For Annecy, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- No Diet Club - Unique Food Tour in Annecy with many Tastings: $65
- Annecy Food Tour – A Full French Meal Experience by Do Eat Better: $118
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Annecy Old Town with Local Guide: $162
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local: $190
- Private Walking Food Tour: $405
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Annecy $48
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$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $50
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $95
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
- Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
- Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
- Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $173
- 1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed): $43
- 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Annecy
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Annecy.
- ANNECY | Private Walking Tour of Annecy's Historical Center: $255
- Annecy 2-Hour Segway Tour: $72
- Annecy : Private Guided Tour: $294
- Annecy Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.51
- Annecy Segway Tour - 1h: $49
- Annecy Segway Tour - 1h30: $61
- Annecy Segway Tour - 2h: $73
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour: $48
- 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local: $152
- Private Guided Tour - Discover "Venice of the Alps": $211
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $397
- Traditional Food Group Walking Tour: $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Annecy $40
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $282
Sample the Local Flavors in Annecy
Also in Annecy, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Annecy and Aix les Bains: Mont Revard & Wine Tasting at the Summit: $70
- Wine Tour with private driver: $934
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Annecy, we can see that Annecy 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 Annecy would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Annecy 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 Annecy Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Annecy?
Annecy has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Annecy, 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.
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