Should you visit Cappadocia or Belgrade?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Belgrade? 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 Belgrade?
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.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $56. 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 Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Belgrade? 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
Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cappadocia Shared Transfer From To Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport:
$4.18
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Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport:
$5.96
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Cappadocia Shared Airport Transfer Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport:
$10
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Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport:
$11
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2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ):
$11
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Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia:
$11
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Cappadocia NAV & Kayseri ASR Shuttle Airport Transfer:
$13
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Göreme Horse Riding, Fairy Chimneys w/Transfer:
$18
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2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ):
$18
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Cappadocia Luxury Private Airport Transfer:
$19
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Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group):
$24
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Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport":
$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
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Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik:
$303
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Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car:
$274
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac:
$257
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From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour:
$233
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Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese):
$232
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Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara:
$212
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac:
$194
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Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad:
$184
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Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Sremski Karlovci:
$171
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Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back:
$167
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LUX Private transfer from Belgrade Airport:
$155
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Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad:
$149
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade 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 day
Cappadocia $67
Belgrade $18
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$40
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment:
$47
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$54
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol:
$69
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food :
$69
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Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner :
$70
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol:
$77
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$78
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments:
$79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
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E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour:
$82
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E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour:
$83
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Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal:
$83
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Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade:
$113
Entertainment
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.
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Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver:
$5.00
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Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour :
$5.00
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Cappadocia Red (North) Tour:
$5.00
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Cappadocia Green (South) Tour:
$5.00
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Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour:
$5.28
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Deal Package : Cappadocia Full-day Red Tour & ATV Quad Bike Safari:
$12
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Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia:
$12
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Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia:
$13
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Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience:
$13
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Historical Pottery Experience Tour:
$14
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Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Audio Guide:
$15
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ATV Adventure Tours in Cappadocia:
$15
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
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Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad:
$218
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1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade:
$176
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2000 years of walking tour across the Old City:
$34
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3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City:
$60
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4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade:
$211
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Ada Lake Tour:
$48
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Avala Mountain Private Tour:
$79
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Avala Mountain Tour:
$99
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Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour:
$34
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Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide:
$32
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Belgrade Above the Waters: History Walking Tour of the City:
$76
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Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods:
$71
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines:
$35
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum:
$113
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour :
$119
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Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience:
$282
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
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Guided Nightlife Pub Crawl:
$26
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Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade:
$48
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RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade:
$57
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Natural wine tasting with great views:
$71
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Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade:
$77
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Belgrade Buzzin Pub Crawl:
$83
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Novisad Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour:
$83
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Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour:
$89
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Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour:
$94
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Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade:
$101
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Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting:
$106
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Novi Sad and Fruska Gora with Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci:
$113
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Belgrade, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Belgrade, 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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