Which place is cheaper, Messina 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 Messina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Messina? 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 Messina?
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.
Messina
Messina is a city in the northwest area of Sicily. There are only five kilometers across the Straits of Messina to the Calabria region of mainland Italy. You can reach Messina by boats which travel every hour from the town of Villa San Giovanni in mainland Italy. There are also a couple of hydrofoils that make the trip every day from Reggio di Calabria. During the summer season don't be surprised to see cruise ships arriving with crowds of tourists. They are usually docked right downtown and are therefore hard to miss. Messina is also connected to mainland Italy by train, which are transported across the Straits of Messina by ferry.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesMessina Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Messina $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Messina is $171. 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 Messina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Messina $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Messina $152
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Messina
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Messina? 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 Messina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Messina $26
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 Messina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Messina:
- Transfer from Messina to Catania Airport by Van: $299
- Transfer from Palermo Airport to Marina di Capo d'Orlando : $275
- Private Transfer from Messina Port to Catania Airport (CTA): $171
- Private Transfer service from Catania airport (or city) to MESSINA or viceversa: $132
- From Private Air-Conditioned Transfer to Taormina: $109
- Private Transfer from Messina hotels to Messina Cruise Port: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Messina?
Prices for flights to both Messina 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 $67Messina $75
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 Messina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Messina.
- Cooking Demo & Meal at a Local's Home: $116
- Messina Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine: $116
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $159
- Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Messina: $173
- Taormina: Private/Guided Godfather with Authentic Pizza Tasting : $263
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Messina $25
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 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 Messina
Here are a few actual costs in Messina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Sicily Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina Port: $75
- Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion: $146
- Montalbano Elicona Sicily experience : $191
- 2,5-Hour Messina Walking Tour: $50
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Messina: $297
- 3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour: $129
- Alcantara Gorge Tour, Taormina and Messina. Departure from Messina: $112
- Alfotour tour 3 hour grotte di bagnara: $41
- Best of Sicily Taormina & Savoca Tour from Messina Cruise Port: $75
- Castelmola, Taormina and Messina tour. Departure from Messina: $112
- Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Messina: $166
- City of Two Seas, Private Walking tour from Messina cruise port: $237
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Messina $21
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 Messina
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Messina:
- Wine Tasting and Tour of Taormina and Messina starting from Messina: $129
When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Messina, we can see that Messina 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 Messina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Messina?
Messina has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Messina, 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.