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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Hvar?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Hvar? 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 Hvar?

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.

Hvar

Hvar is a Croatian island full of mountains, vegetation, beaches, vineyards, shops, restaurants, and also people! Hvar Town is the main city on the island, but there are many other small villages throughout. The best time to visit Hvar is between May and September, although keep in mind it can get busy during this period.

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 in Croatia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Croatia.


Which place is cheaper, Hvar 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 Hvar is $153. 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 Hvar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Hvar $44
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Hvar $88
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Hvar

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Hvar? 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 Hvar


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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 Hvar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Hvar $55

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 Hvar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hvar:

  • Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Korčula Stopover: $3,394
  • Speedboat Transfer from Hvar Town to Split Airport: $585

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Hvar?

Prices for flights to both Hvar 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
    Hvar $78
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hvar

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

  • Traditional Hvar Cooking Classes, Dinners & 'Poje' Field Tour!: $167
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $205
  • Hvar Hidden Gems Small Group Half Day Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $208
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour with Traditional Dinner/Lunch: $256
  • Hvar Small Group Wine Tour and Authentic Dalmatian Dinner: $298

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Hvar $8.80
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 Hvar

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

  • BLUE CAVE & 5 islands tour from Hvar: $113
  • 1-Hour Battle Archery Game in Hvar Adventure Park: $24
  • 1-Hour Private Paintball Adventure in Park Hvar Jelsa: $32
  • 50 Shades of Blue: Blue Cave & 5 Islands Boat Tour from Hvar: $12
  • Adventurous Blue and Green Cave group tour: $94
  • Back to the Roots - Ancient Island Interactive Experience: $154
  • Beach bar Laganini and Hula Hula half-day Private Boat Tour: $1,004
  • Beautiful Sites of Hvar -Private Walking Tour : $243
  • Blue & Green cave tour with yacht from town Hvar: $250
  • Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar: $119
  • Blue Cave and Pakleni Islands group Tour from Hvar: $132
  • Blue Cave, Blue Lagoon, Pakleni Islands Group boat tour from Hvar: $118

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

Also in Hvar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Tasting Round Trip from Hvar - Family Winery at a Hilltop: $93
  • Hvar Island E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting and Starters: $115
  • Private Hvar Island Bike Tour and Wine Tasting: $117
  • Hvar Wine Tasting Experience: $129
  • Hvar Wine tasting small group experience: $131
  • Private Hvar Wine Tasting Tour : $173
  • Private Best Beaches Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $1,001


When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Hvar, we can see that Hvar 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 Hvar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Hvar?

Cappadocia has a larger population, and is about 72% larger than the population of Hvar. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Hvar, 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.