A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Cappadocia vs. Bruges for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cappadocia or Bruges?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Cappadocia or Bruges? 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 Bruges?

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.

Bruges

Located in the northern part of Belgium, in Flanders, Bruges is one of the most charming and well preserved cities in Europe. With its stone streets and charming shops, it is a postcard perfect city that seems to have jumped out of the pages of a Disney fairytale. The city itself is quite compact, adding to the charm and making it easily walkable. Even given its old world charm, it manages to present a cosmopolitan air as well. There's an active nightlife, but during the day the historical city center is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. You can take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets or you can wander around on your own. Be sure to swing into some of the museums, cathedrals, and churches you'll see along the way. There are now shops everywhere that are designed to appeal to tourists. While some may be easy to walk by, it takes the strongest souls to ignore the chocolate shops you'll see on your way.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Belgium, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Belgium.


Which place is cheaper, Bruges 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 Bruges is $189. 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 Bruges in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Bruges $69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Bruges $138
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Bruges

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Bruges? 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.

Hotels in Cappadocia


Hotels in Bruges


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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 Bruges Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Bruges $19

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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bruges

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bruges:


  • Five Day Bus Pass
    $18
  • Bike Rental for Day
    $9.39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bruges

Also for Bruges, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private direct transfer from Bruges to The Hague: $293
  • Private direct transfer from Bruges to Amsterdam: $262
  • PrivateTransfer from Zeebrugge Port to Ostend Bruges Airport(OST): $240
  • Private Transfer from Ostend Bruges Airport OST to Zeebrugge Port: $240
  • Private Transfert from Bruges to Brussels Airport By Business car: $239
  • Private transfer from Bruges to Brussels, 2h Stop in Ghent: $216
  • Private direct transfer from Cruise Port Zeebrugge to Brussels: $192
  • Private direct transfer from Bruges to Brussels: $154
  • Private transfer from Bruges to Lille, English-speaking driver: $150
  • Ostend Airport (OST) to Bruges hotel - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $144
  • Private Transfer from Zeebrugge Cruise Port to Bruges hotels: $75
  • Private Transfer from Bruges City Hotels to Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $75

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Bruges?

Prices for flights to both Bruges 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cappadocia $67
    Bruges $105
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


  • Cookies
    $0.02

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

Typical Food Prices in Bruges

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bruges:


  • Cup of Tea
    $2.35
  • Sandwich for Lunch
    $3.81

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bruges

For Bruges, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • The 10 Tastings of Bruges With Locals: Private Food Tour : $161
  • Bruges Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $165
  • Bruges Food Tour: 8 Tastings of Local Delicacies: $184

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Bruges $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia

For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Underground City Entrance for Two
    $0.73
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two
    $14
  • Horseback Riding for Two
    $2.78
  • Cappadocia Driving Tour
    $2.96
  • Goreme Museum Entrance Fee
    $0.36
  • Whirling Dervishes Show
    $2.42
  • Turkish Bath
    $1.69
  • Hot air ballooning
    $9.80
  • Goreme open air museum
    $0.48
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Bruges

For Bruges, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Groeninge Museum Entrance
    $9.39

Tours and Activities in Bruges

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bruges.

  • "Hidden Brugge" Photo Tour - 2hr open city tour & workshop: $83
  • "Shades of Brugge" Photo Tour - 3hr private city tour & workshop: $298
  • 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Bruges with Praline Included: $3.59
  • 6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port: $81
  • Authentic Medieval Bruges Private Tour with Local Guide: $96
  • BRYGGJA ROMANTICA - 3 Hour Romantic Tour in Bruges: $54
  • Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride: $65
  • Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise : $75
  • Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise: $79
  • Best of History, Chocolate & Beer Tour: $66
  • BikeTour Bruges & Damme in Spanish and English: $143
  • Breathtaking Bruges - Private Walking Tour: $228

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Bruges $13

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

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Bruges, we can see that Bruges 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 Bruges would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bruges 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 Bruges Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Bruges?

Bruges has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Bruges, 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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