Should you visit Cappadocia or Como?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Como? 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 Como?
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.
Como
At the foot of the jagged cliffs of the Alps lies an expanse of shimmering waters made a golden white by the sun and pockmarked by sailors. Its blue waters beckon you to come forth and dive deep into the mystic body of Lago di Como, or Lake Como. With an area of 146 square kilometers, Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. The lake was originally named by the Romans after the city of Comum, now presently called Como. Lake Como is shaped into an inverted "Y," with towns like Como, Lecco, Bellagio, Menaggio and Lierna situated around it.
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Which place is cheaper, Como 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 Como is $302. 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 Como in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Como? 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
Como 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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Turkey Transfer from Kayseri Airport/Nevşehir Airport to Goreme:
$87
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Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group):
$24
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Transfer between Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels:
$107
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Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport":
$24
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Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport":
$26
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Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia:
$11
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Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!:
$60
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Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana:
$60
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Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia:
$74
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Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri:
$81
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Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities:
$131
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Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region:
$131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Como
Also for Como, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer: Lake Como to Milan Airport MXP by Luxury Van:
$272
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From Milan center : Private 1-Way Transfer to Como:
$250
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Luxury private transfer from Bellagio to Malpensa airport:
$238
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Bellagio to Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer:
$212
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From Como to Milan hotels - Private Transfer:
$209
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Private Transfer up to 8 pax from Como to Milano:
$203
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Cernobbio to Malpensa Milan Airport (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer:
$155
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Como to Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) - Departure Private Transfer:
$131
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Como?
Prices for flights to both Como 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
Como $122
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 Como
For Como, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Lecco with Show Cooking:
$101
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Dining Experience at a local's Home in Cernobbio with Show Cooking:
$131
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Cesarine: Como Show Cooking & Dining Experience at Local's Home:
$131
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Experience Cooking Class in Como:
$143
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Neapolitan DOC Pizza Class And Cooking in a Wood Oven at a Local's house:
$161
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Cooking lessons in a nineteenth-century restaurant in the heart of Como:
$179
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Private Cooking Class in Bologna:
$180
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Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Feast in Como:
$214
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Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps :
$221
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Cernobbio:
$227
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Lecco Bike Tour & Pizza Lunch:
$233
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Lasagna Masterclass in Learn the Art of Traditional Cooking:
$233
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 ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure":
$50
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ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours:
$50
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Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group:
$95
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Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour):
$169
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Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City):
$42
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Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia:
$189
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North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ):
$89
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver):
$22
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Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia:
$169
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Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff:
$173
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1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed):
$43
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1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour:
$36
Tours and Activities in Como
For Como, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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1-Hour Private Boat Tour of Lake Como With Skipper:
$203
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1H Luxury Cruise Como Lake Tender Yacht Invictus 9 Pax:
$107
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1H to 5H Tour on the Lake of Como by Lakeside Boat Tour:
$239
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3 Hours Guided Cruise with stop and visit of Bellagio :
$274
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4 Hours Shared Boat Tour in Lake Como:
$293
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4-hour E-bike Tour of the Piccolo Mondo Antico in Lake Como:
$155
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4h Catamaran Tour on Lake Como - Como Boat Rent & Cruise:
$215
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BELLAGIO E-Bike Tour + Villa Melzi + Lunch (Meet the locals):
$245
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Bellagio & Varenna Full-day Tour on Lake Como:
$268
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Bellagio Luxury Cruise & Villa del Balbianello - BE THE FIRST:
$233
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Bellagio Rowing Experience with a Vintage wooden boat:
$251
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Bellagio Varenna and Menaggio Vespa and Ferry Tour:
$298
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 Como
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Como:
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Wine Tasting with Food Pairing at Lake Como:
$58
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Domaso: Wine Tasting at the Winery on Como Lake:
$66
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Lecco Wine Tasting experience:
$89
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Panoramic Wine Tasting in Bellagio area:
$143
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Wine Tastings with Chef Luigi Gandola:
$147
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Top Italian Wine Tasting & Food Como Lake:
$179
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Como, we can see that Como 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 Como would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Como 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 Como Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Como?
Como has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Como, 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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