Which place is cheaper, Dresden 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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Should you visit Cappadocia or Dresden?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Dresden? 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 Dresden?
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.
Dresden
As towering baroque architecture and verdant woodlands surround your vision, this cityscape works almost as a time capsule of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, untouched by the burdens of modernity. With a melange of cultures and histories, Dresden, Germany stands before you. The capital of the eastern German state of Saxony, Dresden is globally known for its celebrated art museums and classic architecture of its reconstructed Old Town. From the baroque church Frauenkirche to the Versailles-inspired Zwinger palace, the aesthetic value of this Germany city is simply immeasurable. Located on the gorgeous Elbe River, Dresden receives about ten million tourists a year, most of them from Germany. Nevertheless, despite the traditional German culture its most historic buildings exude, Dresden is still touched by the present-day generation with its abundance of restaurants, clubs, shops, and theaters. Whether you wish to gaze at the Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" or simply go for a quick shopping run, Dresden obliges its guests most satisfactorily.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Dresden $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Dresden is $185. 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 Dresden in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Dresden $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Dresden $144
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Dresden
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Dresden? 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 Dresden Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Dresden $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $11
- Private Transfer Airport to Cappadocia or Airport to Cappadocia: $45
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
- 2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia: $54
- ATV Safari Experience in Cappadocia with roundtrip hotel transfer: $51
- Balloon Flight in Cappadocia / Goreme Flight ( Transfer Include ): $42
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $42
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer: $95
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $106
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $119
- Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dresden
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dresden:
- Private transfer to Wroclaw or Wroclaw to Dresden: $280
- Private transfer from Prague to Berlin with Meissen Porcelain Manufactory stop: $274
- Prague: Private transfer to Dresden or Dresden to Prague: $257
- Private Transfer from Dresden to Prague: $228
- Private Transfer from Dresden to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $173
- Private Transfer from Dresden to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Dresden?
Prices for flights to both Dresden 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 dayCappadocia $67Dresden $63
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dresden
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dresden.
- Historical tour of the old town including a Saxon dinner: $41
- Evening River Cruise with Dinner: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Dresden $11
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.
- Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $5.00
- Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour : $5.00
- Cappadocia Red (North) Tour: $5.00
- Cappadocia Green (South) Tour: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Deal Package : Cappadocia Full-day Red Tour & ATV Quad Bike Safari: $12
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $12
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
- Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience: $13
- Historical Pottery Experience Tour: $14
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Audio Guide: $15
- ATV Adventure Tours in Cappadocia: $15
Tours and Activities in Dresden
Here are a few actual costs in Dresden for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hour Historical Walking Tour in Dresden : $60
- 2 day ticket Grand City Tour Hop on Hop off 22 stops: $30
- 2 hours Segway Elbe Mini Tour: $83
- Behind the Scenes - ManufacTOUR Tour (English Tour): $60
- Best of Dresden Private Walk Tour with a Professional Guide: $270
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Bicycle tour of Dresden: $35
- Big Sightseeing Tour in Dresden with Liveguide: $23
- Big city tour hop on hop off 22 stops: $24
- Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland All inclusive trip - Hiking Tour: $170
- Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland All inlusive trip - Fantasy Tour: $170
- Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip All inclusive-Winter Tour: $170
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Dresden $18
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Dresden
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dresden:
- BURLESQUE – "The art of sensual seduction": $58
- Dresden Bike Tour with Wine Tasting: $76
- Boat Cruise with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $123
- Private pub crawl with insider guide & free shots: $317
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Dresden, we can see that Dresden 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 Dresden would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dresden 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 Dresden Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Dresden?
Dresden has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Dresden, 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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