Should you visit Cappadocia or Bratislava?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Bratislava? 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 Bratislava?
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.
Bratislava
The capital and largest city of Slovakia, Bratislava is set on the shores of the Danube River near the borders of Austria and Hungary. While the city is skirted by mountains and vineyards, its 18th century old town center is crossed with cobbled walkways and surrounded by historic landmarks and architecture. One such monument is the Bratislava Castle, set atop a hill overlooking it all-the old town, the river, and the bustle of people in the charming city below.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Slovakia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Slovakia.
Which place is cheaper, Bratislava 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 Bratislava is $182. 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 Bratislava in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Bratislava? 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
Bratislava 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 Bratislava
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bratislava:
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Budapest: Transfer to Prague via scenic Bratislava:
$237
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Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest with 2h of Sightseeing:
$220
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Bratislava - Budapest Transfer:
$209
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Private Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest, English-speaking driver:
$208
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Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Piestany - RoundTrip Private Transfer:
$167
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Private Transfer from Bratislava to Vienna City :
$165
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Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Bojnice - Arrival Private Transfer:
$142
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Private Transfer From Bratislava To Vienna Airport, 2 Hour Stop:
$120
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Luxury Transfer from Bratislava to Vienna or Vienna Airport:
$119
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Private Direct Transfer From Bratislava to Vienna City Center:
$95
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Bratislava Airport Transfer with Private Driver to City:
$70
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Airport to Hotel Private Transfer Service:
$39
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Bratislava?
Prices for flights to both Bratislava 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
Bratislava $92
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 Bratislava
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bratislava.
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Bratislava Christmas Market Food Tour:
$83
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Gourmet Goose Dinner with Cruise on Danube:
$88
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Bratislava Traditional Wine and Food Tour:
$101
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Vegan Bratislava Food Tour:
$113
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Local Beer & Food Tour:
$155
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 Bratislava
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bratislava are as follows:
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Magic Christmas tour in Komarno:
$255
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2 Hour Sightseeing Tour of Bratislava:
$49
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2H Private Tour with Jakub:
$54
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Beer Factory Tour with Beer Tasting in Banska Bystrica:
$173
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Big Castle Tour in Bratislava by Presporacik Sightseeing Vehicle:
$19
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Bratislava - Bike Tour:
$70
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Bratislava - Top Sights Guided Tour:
$93
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Bratislava Beer Running Tour:
$77
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Bratislava Bites: Private Food & Walking Tour:
$274
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Bratislava Card with Public Transport Option & Walking Tour:
$32
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Bratislava Christmas Market Tour with A Local Guide:
$76
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Bratislava City & Castle Walking Tour with Sebastian in English:
$3.56
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 Bratislava
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bratislava:
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Quick Wine Tasting in Michalská:
$8.11
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Quick Wine Tasting in Michalská:
$8.21
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Wine Tasting with Sommelier:
$18
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Wine Tasting in city center:
$18
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Bratislava Wine Tasting in City Center:
$18
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Wine Tasting Experience in the Dark:
$27
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Wine Tasting IN THE DARK!:
$27
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Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots:
$35
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Pub Crawl with VIP Entry, Free Shots & Beer:
$35
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Bratislava Pub Crawl with Free Welcome Shots:
$36
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Slovakian Wine Tasting Experience:
$65
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Half-Day Tour with Organic Wine Tasting in Bratislava:
$93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Bratislava, we can see that Bratislava 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 Bratislava would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bratislava 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 Bratislava Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Bratislava?
Bratislava has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Bratislava, 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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