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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Graz?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Graz? 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 Graz?

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.

Graz

Graz is the second largest city in Austria and the capital of Styria. The city has at least six different universities, and a large portion of the city's population is actually made up of students.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Austria, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vienna.


Which place is cheaper, Graz 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 Graz is $159. 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 Graz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Graz $79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Graz $158
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Graz

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Graz? 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 Graz


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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 Graz Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Graz $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

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

  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer : $237
  • Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide: $231
  • Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour : $220
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers: $179
  • Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $179
  • Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $170
  • Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
  • Nevsehir Airport: Private Transfer to Cappadocia: $143
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nevsehir City Centre Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Goreme) Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Cavusin) Hotels: $131
  • Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Urgup) Hotels: $131

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Graz

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

  • Graz Private Transfer from Graz Airport to City centre: $85
  • Graz Private Transfer from Graz city centre to Graz Airport: $85

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Graz?

Prices for flights to both Graz 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
    Graz $66
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
    Graz $16
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 Graz

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Graz.

  • Gems of Graz – Family Walking Tour: $221
  • Graz - Private tour including Castle visit: $445
  • Graz Christmas Market Tour: $294
  • Graz Enchantment Walking Tour: $235
  • Graz Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Graz Funicular Ride and Schlossberg Picnic Experience: $149
  • Graz Highlights Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $269
  • Graz Instagram Photo-Tour: K-Style Portraits In Iconic Spots: $117
  • Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour: $235
  • Graz Museum: Private Guided Tour: $241
  • Graz Must-Sees: Private Walking Tour of Historic Highlights: $194
  • Graz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $213

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Graz $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


When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Graz, we can see that Graz is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Graz Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Graz?

Graz has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Graz, 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.