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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Kotor?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Kotor? 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 Kotor?

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.

Kotor

A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.

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


Which place is cheaper, Kotor 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 Kotor 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 Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Kotor $57
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Kotor $114
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Kotor? 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 Kotor


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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 Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Kotor $11

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 Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Speedboat Tour or Transfer with Custom Options: $293
  • Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $274
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $242
  • Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $227
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Ulcinj: $211
  • Old Town Budva and Kotor Guided Tour with Transfers: $176
  • Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to One&Only One-Way Transfer: $166
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Tivat Airport (TIV): $162
  • Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Herceg Novi: $162
  • Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $155
  • Airport Transfer Tivat/Porto Montenegro to Portonovi /Herceg Novi: $155
  • Private Transfer from Herceg Novi, Meljine or Igalo to Tivat airport: $155

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor 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
    Kotor $86
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 Kotor

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

  • Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $54
  • 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $167
  • 3H Food Tour: $176
  • Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $176
  • Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $222
  • Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $247
  • Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $334
  • Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $363
  • City, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Cooking Class: $385

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Kotor $9.76
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 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 Kotor

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

  • 3hr Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnel, and Lady of the Rocks Tour: $48
  • Gourmet Sailing Day Adventure: $149
  • Old Kotor ,Charming Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Private tour : $101
  • 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $130
  • 2025 Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $38
  • 2025 Private Blue Cave Guided Speedboat adventure Tour from Kotor: $298
  • 3 Hours Blue Cave Tour in Montenegro: $48
  • 3-Hour Private Blue Cave Tour: $243
  • 4 Hours Blue Cave Tour and Gastronomic Journey in Boka Bay: $82
  • 7 hr private tour Perast, Kotor Bay & Blue Cave, lunch break: $701
  • Adriatic Jewels Tour: Saint Stefan – Budva - Tivat : $267
  • Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $216

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Kotor $9.98

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 Kotor

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:

  • Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $117
  • Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $468


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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Kotor?

Cappadocia has a larger population, and is about 19% larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Kotor, 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.