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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Cambridge?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Cambridge? 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 Cambridge?

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.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a university city in England located along the River Cam and best-known as the home of Cambridge University, which was established in the 13th century. Aside from university architectural landmarks, Cambridge is also characterized by open green landscapes perfect for picnics and gentle walks, as well as churches, museums, parks, and gardens.

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Which place is cheaper, Cambridge 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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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cappadocia $147
    Cambridge $223

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Cambridge is $223. 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 Cambridge in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Cambridge $99
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Cambridge $198
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Cambridge

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Cambridge? 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 Cambridge


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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 Cambridge Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Cambridge $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

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

  • Turkey Transfer from Kayseri Airport/Nevşehir Airport to Goreme: $87
  • Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
  • Transfer between Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $107
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $26
  • Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
  • Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!: $60
  • Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
  • Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $74
  • Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri: $81
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cambridge

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

  • Private Transfer: London Heathrow Airport To Cambridge.: $135
  • London: Heathrow Airport to King's College London Transfer: $74
  • Private Cambridge Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $56

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Cambridge?

Prices for flights to both Cambridge 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
    Cambridge $98
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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Cambridge $30
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

Tours and Activities in Cambridge

For Cambridge, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Bridges and Brilliance Cambridge UK Self Guided Tour with App: $6.93
  • Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour: $27
  • Cambridge Famous Alumni Quest Experience: $5.94
  • Cambridge Rowing Experience: An EXCITING new experience!: $94
  • Cambridge Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.14
  • Cambridge Self Guided Walking Tour: $12
  • Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™: $27
  • Cambridge's History & Secrets with Self-Guided Walking Tours: $34
  • Cambridge’s Colleges and Classic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • 2-Hour Private University Walking Tour: $101
  • Alumni-led Ghost Tour: $31
  • Alumni-led Tour & Punt w/ King's College Option: $74

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Cambridge $31

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


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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Cambridge?

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