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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is a port city located in northeast England with a population of about 250,000. It's popular with tourists in large part because it has what is considered to be the best nightlife in England. It's a diverse city with a lot of art, music, and sports. It also makes for a good starting point to tour the Northumberland coast and Hadrian's Wall. There's a distinct and rich culture in the area, much of which is centered around the Geordie culture with lots of folk music and traditional dance.

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Which place is cheaper, Newcastle upon Tyne or Cappadocia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Cappadocia Prices
    Turkey Prices
    Newcastle upon Tyne Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cappadocia $147
    Newcastle upon Tyne $246

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Newcastle upon Tyne is $246. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Newcastle upon Tyne $69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Newcastle upon Tyne $138
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne? 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 Newcastle upon Tyne


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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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Newcastle upon Tyne $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia

Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Turkey Transfer from Kayseri Airport/Nevşehir Airport to Goreme: $87
  • Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
  • Transfer between Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $107
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24
  • Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $26
  • Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
  • Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!: $60
  • Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
  • Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $74
  • Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri: $81
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
  • Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Newcastle upon Tyne:


  • Parking
    $2.32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle upon Tyne

Also for Newcastle upon Tyne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Newcastle - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
  • Private Newcastle Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $62
  • Private Newcastle Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?

Prices for flights to both Newcastle upon Tyne 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
    Newcastle upon Tyne $162
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:


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    $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 Newcastle upon Tyne

For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Coffee (2)
    $6.54

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Newcastle upon Tyne

For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Newcastle Street Food Tour: $94
  • Northumbrian Coastline Food Tour: $211

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Newcastle upon Tyne $23
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 ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $50
  • ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
  • Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $95
  • Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
  • Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
  • Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia: $189
  • North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
  • Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
  • Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
  • Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $173
  • 1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed): $43
  • 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36

Tours and Activities in Newcastle upon Tyne

For Newcastle upon Tyne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle: $27
  • 1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour: $27
  • 2 Hour City Tour in Newcastle: $39
  • 2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall: $41
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne: $41
  • A Silent Disco Adventure in Newcastle: $25
  • Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket: $17
  • Apocalypse Survival Tour on Hadrian's Wall: $82
  • Gruesome Tour of Hexham: $14
  • Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle: $41
  • Hadrian's Wall: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the Ruins: $7.99
  • Hadrians Wall tour full day: $129

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Newcastle upon Tyne $13

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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Private Newcastle Pub Tour: $204
  • Newcastle Private Historic Pub Tour: $218


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne, we can see that Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.