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

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Should you visit Cappadocia or Galway?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Galway? 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 Galway?

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.

Galway

Galway is Ireland's fifth largest city with a population of over 70,000. Located in the province of Connacht, it is typically the first stop for travelers headed into western Ireland. It serves as a gateway for this scenic part of the country, but it truly is a destination in and of itself. The city is pleasantly quaint, and is crisscrossed by lovely pedestrian only streets that are lined with shopping and restaurants. There are also countless museums and galleries to explore. Churches and cathedrals dot the town and are fun to drop by if you're fascinated with architecture.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Budget Tours to Ireland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Ireland.


Which place is cheaper, Galway 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 Galway is $180. 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 Galway in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Galway $81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Galway $162
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Galway

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Galway? 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 Galway


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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 Galway Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Galway $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

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

  • Cappadocia Shared Transfer From To Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $4.18
  • Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport: $5.96
  • Cappadocia Shared Airport Transfer Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport: $10
  • Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $11
  • 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $11
  • Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
  • Cappadocia NAV & Kayseri ASR Shuttle Airport Transfer: $13
  • Göreme Horse Riding, Fairy Chimneys w/Transfer: $18
  • 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
  • Cappadocia Luxury Private Airport Transfer: $19
  • Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Galway

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Galway:

  • Galway Private Driver: Personalized Tours & Transfers: $822
  • Galway to Limerick | Private Transfer and Car Service: $323
  • Shannon Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $323

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Galway?

Prices for flights to both Galway 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
    Galway $67
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

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


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    $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 Galway

Some typical examples of dining costs in Galway are as follows:


  • Fish & Chips Dinner
    $9.53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Galway

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Galway.

  • Galway Food Tours: $107
  • Galway Food Tour: $135

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Galway $14
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 Private RED GREEN Tour : $5.00
  • Cappadocia Green (South) Tour: $5.00
  • Cappadocia Red (North) Tour: $5.00
  • Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $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 Galway

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Galway are as follows:

  • Abalone farm tour and tasting with coastal seaweed walk. Guided. 2 hours: $100
  • From Galway; Aran Islands Day Tour & Cliffs of Moher cruise: $167
  • (Christmas Day) Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin: $135
  • 12:00 Cliffs of Moher Tour: $66
  • A taste of the Craic: A self-guided tour exploring Galway's local gastronomy: $8.99
  • Achill Island: Guided Day Tour from Galway City: $59
  • Aran Island, Cliffs of Moher & Cruise tour from Galway. Guided.: $130
  • Aran Island,Cliffs of Moher & Cliff cruise from Galway City.: $135
  • Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea & Scones - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin: $149
  • Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway: $179
  • Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks: $72
  • Best of Galway City! - Guided Electric bike tour : $111

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Galway $17

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 Galway

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Galway:

  • Traditional Irish Poitin & Gin Distillery Tour: $582

How are these travel costs calculated?

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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Galway?

Galway has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Galway, 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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