Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Lyon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Lyon? 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 Lyon?
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.
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Lyon $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $182. 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 Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Lyon $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Lyon $124
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Lyon? 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 and Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Lyon $20
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$6.10
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Morzine/Avoriaz - Arrival Private Transfer: $271
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $251
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $194
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS)to Aix-les-Bain-RoundTrip Transfer: $167
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $143
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Lyon Airport Private Transfer – Meet & Greet Included: $108
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $106
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon 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 dayCappadocia $67Lyon $83
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
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
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $90
- Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $96
- Food Tour by night: $102
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $106
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $109
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $125
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $272
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Lyon $24
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.
- 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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$53
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- Private Gastronomic Tour in Lyon : $299
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $36
- 2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Lyon : $239
- 2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $42
- 3 Hours Private Bike Tour in Lyon with a Guide: $195
- 3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $60
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings: $178
- Beaujolais wine and Perouges village full day shared tour: $178
- Cheese and Wine Accord Tour at Château de Champ-Renard: $60
- City bike tour by ComhiC - The Highlights - 3h: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Lyon $28
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2$7.98
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Bottle of Wine$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $108
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $114
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $118
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $118
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $130
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $130
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $142
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Lyon, we can see that Lyon 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon 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 Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Lyon?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Lyon, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.