Which place is cheaper, Girona 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 Girona?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Girona? 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 Girona?
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.
Girona
Girona is an ancient town in northeastern Spain, and serves as the capital of the province of the same name in Spain's Catalonia region. It is characterized by narrow medieval alleys, architecture, and an impressive wall that once served to fortify the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Girona $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Girona is $199. 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 Girona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Girona $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Girona $162
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Girona
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Girona? 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 Girona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Girona $57
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 Girona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Girona:
- Palamós to Barcelona Airport (BNC) - Departure Private Transfer: $292
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $217
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Costa Brava - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Palamós to Girona Airport (GRO) - Departure Private Transfer : $80
- Girona Airport (GRO) to Palamós - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Girona?
Prices for flights to both Girona 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 $67Girona $83
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 Girona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Girona.
- Girona Morning Food Tour & Local Market: $106
- Girona Evening Food Tour and Tapas Bar Experience: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Girona $29
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 Girona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Girona are as follows:
- Cadaqués Tour 1 hour stop and Super Vision underwater : $36
- 2h Guided Kayak Tour on the Costa Brava: $48
- Awaken the Adventure! Kayak at 8am: $30
- Basic Dali Experience & Costa Brava from Girona or Palamos: $256
- CG Gallery Lloret Ticket and Pass by Sergei Potetiunin: $11
- Cadaqués Swimming Adventure: $36
- Castell de Lloret Castle Entry Ticket: $21
- Costa Brava South Boat Tour: $65
- Costa Brava Sunset Boat Tour from Platja d'Aro: $66
- Custom Costa Brava Tours from Barcelona or Girona: $256
- Dalí Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Girona: $173
- Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum: $7.16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Girona $11
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 Girona
Also in Girona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Horseback Ride and Wine Tasting Adventure: $107
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Girona, we can see that Girona 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 Girona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Girona 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 Girona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Girona?
Girona has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Girona, 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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