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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Korcula?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Korcula? 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 Korcula?

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.

Korcula

Korcula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea. It lies just off the Dalmatian coast. This island is known for its dense forest and the ancient Greeks called the island Black Korcula for this reason. Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands. Rich in vineyards, olive groves, and small villages, and harboring a glorious old town, the island of Korcula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and with more pebbles. Tradition is alive and kicking on Korcula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music, and dances still being performed to the delight of an ever-growing influx of tourists.

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Which place is cheaper, Korcula 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 Korcula is $130. 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 Korcula in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Korcula $68
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Korcula $136
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Korcula

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Korcula? 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 Korcula


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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 Korcula Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Korcula $1.65

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 Korcula

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Korcula:

  • Private Transfer from Orebic to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $262
  • Island Stupe / Moro Beach Transfer: $31

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Korcula?

Prices for flights to both Korcula 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
    Korcula $57
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 Korcula

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

  • Half-Day Cooking Workshop Gastronomy in Korcula: $96
  • Korcula walking tour and dinner for Food Lovers: $250
  • Korčula: Island Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting and Dinner: $527

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Korcula $13
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 Korcula

Here are a few actual costs in Korcula for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Hour Private Walking Tour in Korcula : $45
  • 3 Islands Tour - HopOnHopOff - Daily Ticket : $48
  • Bike & Wine Korčula Adventure - Half Day Guided Bike Tour: $116
  • Bits of History - Half day kayak Tour with Wine delight: $78
  • City tour Korčula - private walking tour: $128
  • Discover Korčula and Ston: A Full-Day Tour in Small Groups: $181
  • Dubrovnik's Organic Wine Experience with snack: $107
  • From Dubrovnik Private tour to Korčula Island: $374
  • From Korcula Town: Local Wine & Sightseeing Half-Day Tour: $129
  • Gin, Honey and Wine Half Day Private Tour in Korcula: $149
  • Half-Day Boat Tour Korcula Archipelago : $93
  • Kayaking Korčula's Paradise -Half Day Guided Kayak Tour : $78

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

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

  • Wine Tasting at Black Island Winery: $48
  • Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $114
  • Slurp of Grk Wine Tour: $119
  • Korcula Island Buggy Safari Tour Local Food & Wine Tasting: $128
  • Korcula Buggy Tour Including our Local Food and Wine Tasting: $129
  • Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $129
  • Private Korcula wine tour and tasting : $143
  • Korcula Bike & Wine Tour - Mountain Bike Tour: $144
  • Wine tour Korčula - private tour: $164
  • Enchanted Forest Hike and Wine Tasting Private Tour: $209
  • Guided Wine Tour with Tastings: $263
  • Private Korcula Buggy Safari With Wine Tasting: $293


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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Korcula?

Cappadocia has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Korcula. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Korcula, 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.