Should you visit Cappadocia or Lanzarote?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Lanzarote? 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 Lanzarote?
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.
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain.
Which place is cheaper, Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote is $225. 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 Lanzarote in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Lanzarote? 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.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour With Transfer :
$237
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Transfer and Guide:
$231
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Private Transfer from Cappadocia to Antalya with Konya tour :
$220
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Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cat Valley with Transfers:
$179
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Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels:
$179
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Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels:
$170
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Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer:
$143
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Nevsehir Airport: Private Transfer to Cappadocia:
$143
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nevsehir City Centre Hotels:
$131
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Goreme) Hotels:
$131
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Cavusin) Hotels:
$131
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Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Kapadokya (Urgup) Hotels:
$131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private transfers from Lanzarote airport (ACE) to Playa Banca:
$96
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Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers:
$94
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Private Transfer from Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to Arrecife Port:
$81
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Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE):
$81
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Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels:
$81
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Private Transfer from Arrecife hotels to Arrecife Cruise Port:
$81
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Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport):
$64
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Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers:
$60
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From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura:
$53
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Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers:
$49
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La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket):
$48
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Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport):
$45
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Lanzarote?
Prices for flights to both Lanzarote 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 day
Cappadocia $67
Lanzarote $86
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner:
$40
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment:
$47
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks:
$54
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Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks:
$59
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Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave:
$65
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Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol:
$69
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Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food :
$69
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Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner :
$70
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Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer:
$70
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol:
$77
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Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant:
$78
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Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments:
$79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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MHT Lanzarote - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show:
$53
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MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show:
$63
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Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner:
$140
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Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner:
$142
Entertainment
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.
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"Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure":
$50
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ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours:
$50
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Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group:
$95
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Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour):
$169
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Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City):
$42
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Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia:
$189
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North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ):
$89
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Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver):
$22
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Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia:
$169
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Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff:
$173
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1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed):
$43
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1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour:
$36
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
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2-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote:
$149
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2-Hour Surfing Experience for Beginners in Famara:
$60
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2-hour Buggy Tour from Costa Teguise:
$155
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2.5-hour Lanzarote Sunset Cruise from Marina Puerto del Carmen:
$59
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20-Minute Jet Ski Adventure in Puerto del Carmen:
$71
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2h Buggy Tour guided by the north of Lanzarote:
$155
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2hrs Dolphins Sunset Sailing Cruise With Drink:
$61
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3 Hour Amazing Automatic Can Am Buggy Tour of Beautiful Lanzarote:
$203
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3 Hour Guided Buggy Tour Around the Island of Lanzarote:
$287
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3 Hours Guided Tour with Polaris SLINGSHOT Around Lanzarote:
$202
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3-Hour Ryker Tour through the North of Lanzarote:
$190
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3-Hour Walking Tour in Los Volcanes Nature Reserve:
$61
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
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Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack:
$33
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Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines:
$35
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Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience:
$41
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Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours:
$59
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Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum:
$113
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Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour :
$119
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Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience:
$282
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote:
$59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Lanzarote, we can see that Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lanzarote 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 Lanzarote Expensive?.
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