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

Should you visit Cappadocia or Nuremberg?

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

Should I visit Cappadocia or Nuremberg? 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 Nuremberg?

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.

Nuremberg

Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg is the region's second largest city. It is positioned on the banks of the Pegnitz River and the Main-Danube Canal, about 100 miles from Munich. Nuremberg is famous for a handful of things, including gingerbread, Christmas, and the Nuremberg Trials. The old town itself is beautiful, with gothic churches and impressive castles. It has quaint streets lined with beautiful houses and an old world atmosphere.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Germany, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Nuremberg 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
    Nuremberg Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Cappadocia $147
    Nuremberg $150

The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Nuremberg is $150. 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 Nuremberg in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cappadocia $41
    Nuremberg $71
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cappadocia $82
    Nuremberg $142
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Nuremberg

Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Nuremberg? 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 Nuremberg


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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 Nuremberg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cappadocia $40
    Nuremberg $14

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 Nuremberg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nuremberg:

  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $292
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $280
  • Nuremberg to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $274
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Prague with Beer Museum : $268
  • Private Scenic Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich with 4h of Sightseeing: $259
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $256
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg Dock to Munich, Hotel-to-hotel: $234
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg to Munich, Door-to-Door: $234
  • Private Transfer-River Cruise Dock Nuremberg to Munich: Port / Harbor transport : $223
  • Private Transfer from Nuremberg City to Munich City: $207
  • Private Transfer - Nuremberg from Harbor, Airport or Old Town: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Nuremberg?

Prices for flights to both Nuremberg 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
    Nuremberg $69
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 Nuremberg

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

  • Nuremberg Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $83
  • Nuremberg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better: $130
  • Nürnberg City Tour with Traditional Dinner & Beer: $294

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cappadocia $75
    Nuremberg $12
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 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 Nuremberg

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

  • Highlights Walking Tour with Guide: $17
  • Bamberg PRIVATE Walking Tour: $179
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
  • Camp Zeppelin Tour in Spanish: $20
  • City tour of Nuremberg: $23
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the Bimmelbahn: $13
  • City tour through Nuremberg with the little train - Christmas tour: $13
  • Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour: $250
  • Discover Nuremberg By Walking Tour: $177
  • Former Nazi Rally Ground And Courtroom 600 Tour: $95
  • Jewish Tour of Nuremberg with Private Expert Guide : $238
  • Merks Motor Museum: Private Tour Vintage Car Museum: $147

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cappadocia $14
    Nuremberg $18

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 Nuremberg

Also in Nuremberg, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Night Pub Crawl with Shots and Party: $29
  • Pub Crawl 2-Night Pass: $40
  • Nürnberg: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $317


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


Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Nuremberg?

Nuremberg has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Nuremberg, 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.